Suggestions for Park near Palo Alto

Renee T. • September 9, 2015Great park for family picnics and for children to play in the well maintained playgrounds.

CleanServ U. • August 10, 2012Really nice park and close to the office :)

Kevin D. • June 2, 2014Nice quiet park. Lots of space for the dogs to run around. There's also a dog run here.

Bojan T. • May 19, 2013Great looking park. Plenty of space and wonderful facilities. Doesn't seem crowded, even on a weekend. Wonderful place to have a picnic with a family.

Citrus Lane • August 17, 2011Baby swings, a ship-shaped play structure, and a much-loved zero-depth wading pool for wee ones—all within walking distance of the Junior Museum, Children's Theatre, and Library. What's not to like?

Mona D. • August 21, 2016Very lovely park in Palo Alto. It's usually crowded on weekends and evenings everyday. Good place to enjoy reading outdoors.

Douglas G. • June 21, 2019Great paved pathway circles the park. Great for a pleasant walk or run.

tejaswi r. • December 11, 2015Walk in the evening just around sunset.. Very calm and peaceful

Barry J. • April 2, 2017Parking is at a premium just off the park.

Kyle E. • April 19, 2013A large paved loop around the park is a good place to walk or run with a stroller.

Julia Y. • March 20, 2010Nice playground for toddlers, lots of grass, bbqs, but no bathrooms so it stays local. A bit hidden unless you are looking for it.

Derek G. • May 18, 2018The biggest climbing boulder I've seen in a public park.

Renee B. • September 15, 2017Ramos Park is very lovely. Children play, dogs are walked and people gather for barbecues. It is a very family friendly neighborhood park.

mike d. • November 1, 2011Nice walking trails on the levees of the bay, nice views,,walk all the way to shoreline from palo alto, dogs must be on leash..bikes permitted..fishing in mayfield slough..

Sergey V. • December 7, 2016Bring your lunch (or just a coffee with some pastry) to enjoy here.

Nate F. • October 25, 2015a lot of it is quiet and empty eucalyptus forest, but there are a few places worth seeing hidden here and there: the mausoleum, the fallen angel, and the cactus garden

Douglas G. • June 23, 2019Pathway around the park is not paved, but just smooth and flat enough for a stroller. Bring water though.

Joyce P. • January 24, 2010Foothills Park is only open to Palo Alto residents, except if you hike in from Arastradero. Take Arastradero Creek Trail all the way to the end. Esp nice when it's raining & seasonal trails closed.

mike d. • November 1, 2011we go fishing at the lake in this nice big park, good for large groups, bbq, hiking for miles..

mike d. • November 1, 2011This park has good dog run enclosure,,big park, lots of space, nice lawns...baseball diamonds..bbq pits

Kyle E. • May 17, 2013Not always easy to find a shaded bench or chair but usually this park is not too crowded.

Sevil E. • April 17, 2022Amazing park!!! There is a section for toddlers as well! The rest is good for kids aged from 4 to 10!

Cameron G. • July 8, 2013The largest dog park in Palo Alto! One dog run for dogs of all sizes. Animal control patrols park to keep it safe. Also a great place to bring your family with fields, playground, and water play area.

Mathias G. • August 14, 2013I live across the street from lyle park

Sergey V. • August 22, 2018Walk along the creek (via Palo Alto Ave) and you’ll see a couple of greens on your way – that’s the park.

Nate F. • October 25, 2015little park on north side of the college terrace library. some open space and nice trees. playground and children's center on the other side of the library.

Frank S. • October 30, 2013There's a bridge for a bike path over the creek behind the park that leads to a hidden candy store in the Los Altos neighborhood.

Christine Y. • March 13, 2012Awesome digging equipment and sandbox area!