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Free Things to Do in Placerita Canyon
A wooded canyon near Santa Clarita — a nature center, oak-shaded trails and a historic gold-discovery site.
Free events near Placerita Canyon
Happening now and coming up within walking distance.
About Placerita Canyon
Placerita Canyon is a wooded canyon at the edge of Santa Clarita, home to the Placerita Canyon Natural Area and its free nature center, oak-shaded trails and the historic 'Oak of the Golden Dream' — site of California's first documented gold discovery.
Quiet and green, it's a free outdoor escape with easy trails and natural history just off the highway.
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Free places in Placerita Canyon
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Playground
Playgrounds
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Tatik-Papik
Landmarks
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Sardarabad
Landmarks
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary
Cemeteries
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Creekview Park
Parks · near transit
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Mogul 1629
Landmarks · near transit
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Mack Point
Viewpoints
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Hamlet Point
Viewpoints
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William S. Hart Regional Park
Parks
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Red Point
Viewpoints
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Fritz' Grave
Landmarks · near transit
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Prince Point
Viewpoints
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Prancer Point
Viewpoints
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Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry
Food Assistance · near transit
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Edison Road (WCP)
Trails
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Newhall Community Center
Parks · near transit
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Playground
Playgrounds · near transit
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New Life In His Presence - Valley Food Bank
Food Assistance · near transit
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Santa Clarita Bookmobile
Libraries · near transit
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Newhall Pass Open Space
Parks
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Newhall Old Town
Food · near transit
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Elsmere Canyon Park
Parks
Frequently asked: free things to do in Placerita Canyon
What are the best free things to do in Placerita Canyon?
Visit the free Placerita Canyon nature center, hike the oak-shaded trails, and see the historic Oak of the Golden Dream — all free.
Is Placerita Canyon free?
The trails and nature center are free; only the parking lot carries a small fee.
Where is Placerita Canyon?
Placerita Canyon is a natural area at the edge of Santa Clarita, near Newhall.
Are there free events nearby?
Yes. The nature center hosts free programs. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.