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Comment of the Day: 'What I Wished I'd Known About Walnut Creek'

Is there a local fact you'd have liked to have known before coming to Walnut Creek, or a tip you'd give someone considering moving into town? Share your experience.

There are certain pieces of insider information about your hometown that you only learn after living there a while. 

Now's the chance to share your experiences with Walnut Creek residents old and new.

What have you learned about Walnut Creek that you didn't know before you came here? Or, if you're a long-time resident, is there a local secret you'd like to share?

Commenters on the Walnut Creek Patch Facebook page said they wish they'd known the following:

"How awful parking was downtown."

"That there were two school districts!"

"That Ygnacio was the alternative freeway."

What do you wish you'd known about Walnut Creek? What secrets have you learned? Share your experiences in the comments.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
WCJess May 19, 2013 at 02:44 pm
I hate sand in parks. Nice breeding area for lice, and a great place for ferrel cats to poop. IRead More can't wait for them to do the park at Arbolado.
Jojo Potato May 18, 2013 at 01:58 pm
How about you research the current ADA guidelines regarding surface materials for play areas?Read More Walnut Creek is simply acting to be in compliance. Not sure where you get the idea that wood chips are "much more dangerous". A reasonable overview of the current regulations can be found here: http://risk.utah.gov/newsletter/documents/playground_surfacing.pdf If you disagree with the regulations, please contact your representatives.