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Free things to do in Corona

4 kinds of free outings in and around Corona.

Good days out in Corona don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.

Parks

55 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.

  • Small Dog Park2.2 mi from downtown
  • Sheridan Park0.3 mi from downtown
  • Husted Park0.5 mi from downtown
See all 55 →

Libraries

Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.

  • Corona Public Library650 South Main St.
  • Home Gardens Library3785 Neece Street
  • El Cerrito Public Library7581 Rudell Road
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Hiking

Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.

  • Carbon Canyon Dam16 mi west
  • Falcon Group16 mi south
  • Brea Dam20 mi west
See all 28 →

Wildlife viewing

Birding and nature watching on public land.

  • Prado Dam5 mi west
  • Carbon Canyon Dam16 mi west
  • Falcon Group16 mi south
See all 22 →

Around town

North Corona Main
North Corona MainJustin N · CC BY-SA 2.0
Open playing field and distant hills in Corona
Corona (30600972093)Sergei Gussev · CC BY 2.0
Fender Museum of Music and the Arts, Corona
Fender Museum of Music and the Artsmiheco from California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Questions

What are free things to do in Corona?

Parks, Libraries, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.

Are there free events in Corona this weekend?

Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.

Do I need a library card to use the library?

No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.

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