Parks
27 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Cordelia Community Park7.3 mi from downtown
- Linear Park Playground at 2nd Street0.2 mi from downtown
- Linear Park Playground at 5th Street0.5 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Fairfield
4 kinds of free outings in and around Fairfield.
Good days out in Fairfield 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.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Solano County Law Library600 Union Ave.
- Fairfield Civic Center Library1150 Kentucky St.
- Fairfield Cordelia Library5050 Business Center Dr.
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Lake Solano16 mi north
- Lake Berryessa18 mi north
- John Muir National Historic Site19 mi south
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Lake Solano16 mi north
- Lake Berryessa18 mi north
- John Muir National Historic Site19 mi south
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What are free things to do in Fairfield?
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 Fairfield 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.