some more photos i took on the walk i took recently, it is still so beautifully maintained…read more the bathrooms were pretty clean with baby changing stations in each, water fountains have the option to refill reusable bottles. still not too busy, went around 6pish during the week--did not encounter more than 10 folks, get out here people! it is peaceful and beautiful and interesting to learn about the history from the various placards around the place. free to enter, free to park

I live nearby and just finally roamed these grounds just this past year 2025. Been in twice about…read more8 months apart and even in that short time it seems they are still working on this, so let the evolution unfold. I found the park to be much more attractive on the more recent visit. I lived in this town for most of my adult life. I have vague memories of this land in the Niles District to be a large nursery of some sort. Never entered in those days as never thought of it as being an option. Not sure how open it was for public back in those days. But recent plaques tell the history of this nursery and definitely has a role in California's growth. This nursery has been around since the late 1800s, and even has ties to General Vallejo who helped shape Northern California. Since a major railroad line went through this town, this nursery was able to grow and get its products out and about. Fruit trees, landscaping trees and brush, flowers and palm trees all were grown here and transported to other parts of the state/country. There are still older buildings here that reflects those olden days. The nursery eventually closed, and the city turned this open space into a public park. It is not that big, but you can easily walk about a mile walking around. There are different sections, and most have paved paths that go around. There's a central park square up front that now has benches and patterned grass and rose bushes. This looked better on my second out, not sure if I caught the blooms at the right time, but it was quite colorful and floral on that visit. Lots of palm trees, an area for fruit trees and another area with typical city landscape plants. No one really working out here, more a casual stroll. Lots of elderly and family's with small children and definitely lots of leashed dogs. Sometimes after a nice dinner, I'll stop in and just take a light stroll as to walk off a part of my meal. The lighting is usually more dramatic, the air a tad cooler, birds singing, bees bouncing off flowers, humming birds buzzing by my ear, just relaxes and pleases me. I let time slow down and just submit to the moment.

We love this place. Always clean, neat, have toys for kids to play. My daughter goes to preballet…read moreclass there and we love it. Easy to register, affordable and the teacher is good.

hubby surprised me with a cheese making 101 class at collective roots this weekend. didn't know…read morethat this place existed in east palo alto and must admit was a little wary of the location, but once we got there it felt like we were at someone's private residence. there is a beautiful garden with herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, chicken coop with hens and roosters, and beehives! we made 5 different yogurts and cheeses in our short 3 hour class: -yogurt - went through the steps of yogurt making using culture from store bought yogurt -greek yogurt/yogurt cheese - let the yogurt drain and have a richer yogurt -cultured butter - yogurt culture in fresh butter -ricotta - super easy to make and enjoy -mozzarella - fresh mozzarella in 1 hour the class was enjoyable, we got to meet lots of new people and learned a lot about local produce and cheese making. the best part was using the fruits, herbs, and honey right from the grounds of collective roots! nothing like fresh, local produce. great experience...can't wait for cheese making 102!

From the owner: The Collective Roots Community Garden provides an opportunity for gardening skill-building,…read moreresource sharing, and community empowerment in East Palo Alto, CA. Operated by 501(c)3 non-profit Fresh Approach, the garden offers a place for community members to gain hands-on experience with organic gardening. Through our workshops, volunteer workdays, and community resources, we equip families with the skills and means to grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables. Residents of East Palo Alto can enjoy additional free resources, such as a tool lending library and free seeds, while qualifying residents can apply for free home garden installation and use of garden plots at the Collective Roots garden. By building a strong, sustainable network of local growers, we're improving access to healthy food while helping preserve the food sovereignty of the many cultures that call East Palo Alto their home.

I was driving through Palo Alto hoping for a cute outdoor space to spend an hour in and found this…read moregorgeous and well-kept community garden!! Each gardener gets their own bed and takes them in beautifully creative directions!! Coming at the height of summer made all the gardens look extremely prolific and beautiful. From veggies to flowers it it clear the amount of care these gardeners have for this space!

I accidentally stumbled onto this 60,000 sq. ft. patch of serenity today, and my discovery made me…read morefeel a little bit like the heroine of the children's story The Secret Garden. There was virtually no one else in the garden, and I was able to wander around uninhibited, checking out all of the garden's nooks and crannies. The garden is beautiful, and is wonderfully maintained by the city's residents -- it seems that all they ask of visitors is that they 1) not allow dogs into the beds and 2) not pick the fruit, flowers, and vegetables. I think that's entirely within reason, and I am so grateful that they allow people to wander freely through the beds, whether or not they participate in the project. It's so peaceful here! I plan to come back soon and have a picnic lunch, and then just sit on the edge of the garden and read in the sunshine. This place is magical.

Charles Street Gardens is non-profit community garden available to Sunnyvale residents who would…read morelike to learn more about gardening and have a dedicated plot of land on which to raise plants. It is a volunteer-run non-profit that includes a demonstration garden supported by University of California Master Gardeners, who put on gardener training sessions during the year.

The picnic of the jour was...at this community garden! My colleague Yoko and I were visiting the…read moreLace Museum nearby and got some food to go on the way back to our work. I found this community garden and thought that on top of taking a look and see veggies growing and butterflies flying around, we could have a bite sitting there and smelling the aromas of Spring. We were not expecting that much, but honestly this community garden is awesome! Well protected with fences and trees, funnily you can find artichoke plants outside the walls! All plots are very well organized and looks like the growers-neighbors take good care of them. It is very enjoyable just to walk there. We also learned that there are classes in situ and various community activities, so very educational for children and adults alike. Speaking of children, needless to say that the kidult in me had a blast playing a the tipi tent and posing for pics in front of those colorful little cottages where the tools are kept, as well as played with some kitchenettes and mini picnic tables. I didn't ask if the plots are only opened to Sunnyvale residents...in any case, once you visit there, you will feel the love for agriculture instantly.

Early Spring time here 2025! We need your address and rental amount so we can mail you this…read moreinformation back to you. Thanks,Al&Geraldine Kallaus -1678 Dolphin Drive Aptos Ca.95003

Do you have a green thumb but don't have a backyard? Or are you someone who wants to be a part of a…read morecommunity garden? This place recently opened a few months ago (the grand opening was on Earth Day) and they already have several folks who are growing some great fruits n veggies! The garden has strict rules when it comes to pets, children and being organic (no chemicals is a must). Most plots go for around 75 bucks a year and obviously the bigger you go the more expensive it is. It is 75 cents per square foot. Check out their website for composting classes, the rules, pdf applications and pictures.

Not dog friendly but very cute. Didn't go inside because I had my dog with me but lots of shade and…read morevendors around for others who like to read a book or draw like me. Well maintained.

The Rinconada Community Garden is one of four such gardens located in the city of Palo Alto. The…read moregardens are reserved for residents of the city who can sign up to farm small plots year to year. The Rinconada Community Garden was first created in 1970 and was the pilot for a program that encouraged community participation in organic farming methods. There are several demonstration gardens that show best practices, seasonal planting and the like that can be incorporated not only to the plots there but also in home gardens as well. Growing up one of my first "paid" jobs was to water a neighbors plot who was on vacation. We would walk down every day that summer and water the plants then walk home. I got $1 which for a 6 year old was huge! That was 2 yes 2 large Slurpee's at the Midtown 7-11 AT present there is a waiting list for the plots that vary in size. There is a nominal fee based on square footage (that covers water etc.). There are several rules regarding the use of the plots including no pesticides etc (basically organic gardening) water conservation etc. The general public is allowed to wader about the plots and its always impressive to see the sheer volume of butterflies and bees that meander about the garden. As with many things, this garden is more of a stop than a destination. It located near the Main Library, the Children's Library, the Cultural Center, Riconanda Park, and the Junior Museum are all withing a very short radius thus it would be a great outing if you have kids.

I had no idea that there was a farm and community outreach location back here. We took a UC…read moreextension class for an hour on soil building, health, and composting. They also had a variety of local vendors selling plants and other crafty items. We were greeted by Marian who talked to our 7 year old and offered to show her around the garden. We sampled a variety of plants and chatted. Super knowledgeable and kind. What did I learn today? I would come back here just to help them weed and exchange garden conversation.