Free things to do around Los Angeles
Free Things to Do in Arcadia
Home to the LA Arboretum and Santa Anita — peacock-roamed gardens, foothill trails and a green SGV city.
About Arcadia
Arcadia is a leafy San Gabriel Valley city at the foot of the mountains, famous for the Los Angeles County Arboretum, the historic Santa Anita racetrack and roaming peacocks. Arcadia County Park, the wilderness park and foothill trails give it abundant free green space.
Tree-lined and prosperous, it pairs world-class gardens with easy free access to the San Gabriel foothills.
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Free places in Arcadia
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Civic Center Athletic Field
Parks
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Santa Anita Park
Parks
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Arcadia County Park
Parks · near transit
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Arcadia Community Regional Park
Parks · near transit
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Arcadia Meals On Wheels
Food Assistance
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keefe Rose Garden
Parks
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A Dawn in the West
Landmarks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Outside Gym
Playgrounds · near transit
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Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gyms · near transit
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Boarders
Skate Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Holly Avenue Park
Parks
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Santa Anita Depot
Parks
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Newcastle Park
Parks · near transit
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City Of Arcadia Public Library
Libraries
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Holly Avenue Park
Parks
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LA County Arboretum And Botanic Garden
Libraries
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Fairview Avenue Park
Parks
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Fairview Avenue Park
Parks
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Mediterranean Garden
Gardens
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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Preserves
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Forest Avenue Park
Parks
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Forest Avenue Park
Parks
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Bonita Park
Parks · near transit
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Viewing Platform
Viewpoints
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Bonita Park
Parks · near transit
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Tallac Knoll
Viewpoints
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Skate Park
Skate Parks · near transit
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Arcadia Dog Park
Parks · near transit
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Santa Anita Staging Area
Parks · near transit
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Eisenhower Memorial Park
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Eisenhower Park
Parks · near transit
Frequently asked: free things to do in Arcadia
What are the best free things to do in Arcadia?
Hike the Arcadia Wilderness Park and foothill trails, relax at Arcadia County Park, and explore the historic racetrack grounds — much of it free.
Is the LA County Arboretum free?
The Arboretum charges admission, but Arcadia County Park, the wilderness park and the foothill trails are free.
Where is Arcadia?
Arcadia is a city in the San Gabriel Valley at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Are there free events in Arcadia?
Yes. Free community events happen at city parks. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.