 The City of Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek lies in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area and is is a beautiful, medium-sized suburban city that is located about 17 miles east of Oakland in Contra Costa County. While not as large as neighboring Concord, Walnut Creek serves as the business and entertainment hub for the neighboring cities within central Contra Costa County. Walnut Creek was in incorporated on October 21, in 1914 and currently holds a population of 66,584 (Source: California Department of Finance).
After being part of a Spanish land grant comprising several ranchos, the first Midwestern settlers of European descent in this area planted walnut trees. Some of these trees grew close to a small creek; thus, over time the locals came to call the creek "Walnut Creek."
Walnut Creek is mostly known for its retail and restaurant offerings. The city also boasts extensive protected open space for hiking and picnicking, as well as a predominantly sunny and warm climate with a briefly cool and wet winter. The City of Walnut Creek, working in partnership with the community, is committed to enhancing our quality of life by promoting a positive environment where people can live, work and play. In addition, the City strives to provide a vibrant local economy to enhance and sustain long-term fiscal stability; and a progressive workplace where dedicated employees can make a difference.
City of Walnut Creek
1666 North Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
(925) 943-5800
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
Official Website of Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek School District
Helpful Phone Numbers:
EMERGENCY: DIAL 911
*Police Non-Emergency 925-943-5844
*Fire 925-941-3300 *Library 925-935-5395
*Garbage Collection 925-906-1801
*PG&E 800-743-5000
*Parks & Recreation 925-943-5858
*Post Office 925-943-1087
*Water-East Bay Mud 866-403-2683
*Animal Control 925-256-1273
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