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The Old Borges Ranch is a 1,035 acres (419 ha) historic district in the Mt. Diablo foothills within the 2,600-acre (1,100 ha) Walnut Creek Open Space in Contra Costa County, California. A former cattle ranch, Old Borges Ranch includes multiple historic buildings, a ranger station, farm animals, and access to trails.
See 1 question. 24 reviews and 158 photos of OLD BORGES RANCH "The former ranch of early Walnut Creek pioneer Frank Borges is the home base for Walnut Creek's Shell Ridge Open Space activities. The ranch complex includes a blacksmith shop, numerous outbuildings, and farm equipment displays.
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Apr 15, 2016 · Walnut Creek's Old Borges Ranchhouse, as the cornerstone of a working cattle ranch, was first built by Frank (Francisco) and his wife Mary Borges, their sons and daughters in 1899. (A historical marker located in Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California.)
Mar 23, 2016 · Old Borges Ranch, open 7 a.m.-6 p.m., daily. 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek. Free. (925) 943-5899, Ext. 2162. Dogs on leashes are permitted in most areas of the ranch.
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May 17, 2017 · Acquired by the city in the 1970s, the historic ranch hosts educational programs and tours for local community groups. Rangers with a penchant for metal and fire still use the blacksmith shop,...
The ranch, established in 1903, is a treasure/time capsule. The house and barn introduce you to life on a working cattle ranch for a family with five children. The local 4-H clubs help care for the chickens and goats on the ranch, so it's a great place to bring children.
The Old Borges Ranch is a historic district in Walnut Creek, California. It covers an area of 1,035 acres (419 ha). There are four contributing buildings. In 1899, Frank Borges bought 700 acres (280 ha). He used it for a cattle ranch and a home for his family. The ranch has a blacksmith shop, farm equipment displays, a barn, and other buildings ...
