Expansive and beautifully landscaped park with many nice trees…read more Cute train playground for toddlers is about to be closed May 4 2026 and replaced. See photo. Playground bathrooms could definitely use an upgrade and appear to have a leaky/stinky sewage pipe. Despite the warning signs for fines, I saw 2 off leash dogs. Most were leashed though.

Nice park for walks and bike rides - there is a nice looped path. There's also a small playground,…read morelots of well cared for grass and some well pruned flowers. Bathroom, rental space, art class area, baseball field and tennis courts. We enjoy coming for walks with the dog or bike rides, the playground area is a little outdated and small compared to the huge space but still entertains the kids.

We recently visited Rinconada Park on the Fourth of July and wanted to share our experience…read more Overall, we really enjoyed the park. The grounds were clean and well maintained, and we appreciated the variety of amenities, including the large pool, playgrounds, and tennis courts. It's a wonderful community space, especially for families. The only challenge we encountered was with the reservation system. Although we had a confirmed reservation for a picnic area, the table we reserved was already occupied by another group who declined to leave because they said they had arrived first. We attempted to contact park staff for assistance, but unfortunately the situation wasn't resolved, and we weren't able to use the area we had reserved. I think this could be greatly improved by placing clearly visible "Reserved" signs or labels on picnic tables with the reservation date and time. That would make it much easier for everyone to identify reserved areas and help prevent misunderstandings, especially during busy holidays and weekends. Despite this issue, we enjoyed our visit and appreciate all the work that goes into maintaining such a beautiful park. I hope this suggestion is helpful and helps make the reservation process smoother for future visitors.

Review specifically for the playground. Nice mixture of swings, climbing structures and a variety…read moreof spinning toys. Slightly on the smaller side, but easy to spend around an hour. Clean public bathrooms nearby. Another big plus is that it's adjacent to the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo so you can hop between the two!

I almost don't want to write a review of this beautiful little park because it's been our secret…read morefor years. But I'll let you in on it, since unless you live in the area, it's doubtful you'd drive out of your way to get here. And drive you must. Nestled in Stanford Hills, just off of Sand Hill Road, there's no way you'd even notice the place unless you (a) had a dog; or (b) had a kid; and (c) lived nearby. A bit more than three acres of grass with a small little play area for kids, it's the perfect place for dogwalking or lounging on a lazy summer afternoon. Minuses are: there are no swings (just a play structure) and limited shade during peak hours. Pluses are: there are rarely any people here, it's quiet, and you can usually spot birds of prey circling overhead. There are better equipped parks out there (Burgess, for one), but this one is pretty great.

Small, clean, and well kept park. Street parking is available. Not much to see or do.read more

Nice park has great space and vegetation. it has places to sit. Can play tennis, baseball and golf.read more

Not my first time here, but I checked out the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center, the…read morePalo Alto Duck Pond, and the Mundy Marsh this past Sunday. Parked in one of several parking lots on site, with signs clearly stating that gates lock at 9pm (in summer). Saw a variety of birds (song sparrows, pigeons, ducks, geese, egrets, and pelicans) in the saltmarsh and mudflats and along the trails, as I explored displays about the lovely creatures, their bird calls, habitats, and more in the nature center (open on weekends). There's even a great boardwalk and observation deck stretching out back, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere. The trails here are awesome for running if you want to be among nature, and the variety of terrains, especially the dirt and gravel pathways, are ideal if you wanna go easy on your joints. I certainly took advantage during my recent visit.

Went to Russian Ridge Sunday of Memorial Day weekend around 8:15am and there was lots of parking…read moreavailable by the trailhead. One thing to note is that the roads leading up to the trailhead are very windy. Took me about 20 minutes just to get from the base to the trailhead. Watch out for cyclists. I completed the Borel Hill and Windmill via Ridge and Ancient Oaks Trail in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. I did it counter-clockwise and would recommend this direction if you are going in the summer/starting late as ancient oaks has good amount of shade. Weather was great in the morning (slightly foggy). There were some wildflowers and the hills/trees were still green. The trail itself is nice but the views are average. Part of the ridge trail and Hawkins trail was overrun by tall grass so I had to push through it to continue the hike. Difficulty wise, the trail was easy with little elevation gain. I wore hiking shoes but it's not necessary. Overall, the Ridge and Hawkins trails could be better maintained in terms of the grass overgrowth, and there aren't any notable viewpoints, but there were lots of trail markers, greenery was nice, and the hikes are not too complicated so would possibly recommend for beginners. Very safe to do solo. I rate Russian Ridge a 3.5, rounding down to 3 as I think there are trails that are easier to access with better views nearby. Would possibly recommend for a beginner

this is a good place to stop by and enjoy the views. There are some benches if you follow the short…read morepath by the parking lot and next to the bathroom that takes you to an area that has some benches to sit on. The path is accessible, however, the end of the path has steps down into the benches. But if you are using a wheelchair, you could just stop towards the end of the path and still enjoy the views from higher above where the benches are. You can enjoy beautiful views of the redwoods and the mountains. There's also a restroom. if you start walking towards the trail on the right side of the bathroom, where there is a bridge, there are tons of Poison oak. we did not try any trails, but just stopped to use the restroom and taking the views.

EXPERIENCE I recently visited Wunderlich Park to visit…read moretheir museum and carriage house. I didn't go for an extensive hike but want to return someday to do so! STARS (stand out qualities) -Beautiful and well maintained park -Well preserved historical site STAIRS (areas of growth) -More signage clarifying which of two entrances to enter at TIPS -Parking is limited so good to carpool or come during weekday if you can -Try signing up for tour. I learned interesting history of Chinese laborers!

Small Wunder A…read more940-acre park nestled in the eastern Redwoods and madrone-laden slopes of King Mountain. The name of the park is derived from contractor Martin Wunderlich, who donated the land to San Mateo County. The Good: * Free to visit * Parking lot * Picnic tables available * Restroom in parking lot * Seventeen miles of trails, including several loops. * If you like horses, then this is the place for you! There's a really cool old historic stable and lots of equine action to be found. * Camping available (https://www.smcgov.org/parks/make-reservation) The Meh: * Currently, no recreational horse activities like trail rides and lessons are available. * Crazy elevation gains, as trail elevations run from ±350' to over 4,300'. Be sure to check the trail guides to make sure you don't get in over your head. * No dogs allowed The Ugly: * The restroom has no running water, just hand sanitizer. * I'll admit, I'm not a fan of horses, and having to share trails with horses isn't my idea of a good time. Conclusion: Not the biggest park in this area that's full of fantastic OSPs, but it's certainly worth a visit--especially if you're a hippophile.

Its been years since I visited this part, but it was cute, good for hiking and some nature time…read more Its great to see the redwoods, peaceful and fairly calm. The trails are fairly easy to navigate

I did my first 50k/33 miles + hike here, about 4,500 elevation gain. It was "+" because we got…read morelost several times and did some extra credit. Amazing connecting trails and only some parts are overgrown. There are large redwood trees and a good size creek running through the park. There were a lot of hikers and bicyclists on the trail. There is poison ivy and oak on the trail in June. I saw deers, quails, rabbits, snakes, and possibly a mountain lion. We came at 8:00am and the park closed at 8:00pm. We exited at 8:04pm because of the lost situation. Parking is $6.00. Great experience overall. Good views. Please come and create your own adventure.

taking a me day and just driving around, we stumbled across japanese gardens. parking was a little…read moreconfusing but we discovered it after having to go around one time. lol paid for parking .. not sure if anyone else did, but we sure did! you honestly won't be here that long because it is quite small. i love the huge koi pond! it was the spot that i stayed at the longest. you can see a few turtles swimming along side the koi's too. this teas so cute. i also really enjoyed the flower garden. if you love flowers and taking photos, you can be there for a while time. the tennis court was constantly being used which was nice to watch. when i'm in the area again, ill be sure to stop by.

i visited during the first day of fall (september 22nd, 2026), so there were no flowers. while it…read morewas mostly greenery, the place was still soo pretty! very clean and peaceful; perfect place to bring your kiddos (there were quite a few families here)! there are different attractions located around the garden (e.g. statues, buildings), each with fun historical info on a plaque. there are not many seating areas inside the actual garden; i found only one bench. there are no trash cans inside either. this place is really taken care of. i would visit again for a walk :)