We were in town this morning and needed a place to let the dogs out. This place has good reviews…read more It a really different dog park. It's in-between a apartment high rise and a mall parking lot. There's plenty of parking available ,the park had poopie bags,and water available . The surface is artificial grass. Which I like if it's washed down once in a while. This place had a distinct urine smell. I also saw plenty of fresh droppings of poop. I hate it that people who own dogs don't care enough to pick up after their dogs. The positive is the large size. Plenty of room to run. The dogs that were there, both large and small. They were all friendly and social.we were there for over a hour and not one aggressive dog showed up. I'll

Great location and nice size park. It's open to all sizes. Plenty of parking across the way by the…read moregym. Some drawback: some people don't pick up after thier dogs. I always walk along the gate inside when I come with my dog and end up picking up at least 2 big piles of poop. So be cautious. I also wouldn't advise coming on a warm day/afternoon. The smell of pee/poop can linger. Not sure how often the artificial grass is getting a deep clean or power wash but it smell horrible on warmer days.

I love this park so much! It's very spacey, clean, and overall very nice! Perfect for any dog.read more

If you are looking for lots of dogs to play with yours head to Peers Park around 11:30am or 4:30pm…read moredaily.

Pickleball Scene:…read more MAIN COURTS: 37.4207480,-122.1125647 * Learning Links Palo Alto * 3864 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 * Parking in the back lot or street parking by the curb TWO SIDE COURTS: * Mitchell Park Tennis Courts * 600 E Meadow Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303 Bathrooms are in the red barn after you cross the blue "magical bridge" Water fountain around the corner of the courts Generally a mix of beginners, intermediates, and occasional 4.0's on the far inner courts.

I love Mitchell's park (and my kids love it) with a passion!!! so many great things here's quick…read morelist 1. has playground for the little ones and a fun area where they can get wet in the summer time 2. playground for the big kids that's almost always empty 3. playground further back near picnic table (it's simple but allows parents to sit down and have a table to put their stuff in or enjoy a nice picnic with family ) 4. included the Magical Bridge Playground -- would literally pay to go here! 5. bathrooms in the middle of the park (these could be kept cleaner but still) 6. lots of parking spaces near play areas 7. Same area as Mitchell's park library 8. I love that they have events here like the Chili Cook Off would I recommend? yes!

This dog park features a big red fire hydrant, a lovely bench, and a water source with bowl. My dog…read moredoes not play well with others, but we arrived on a day with no one else there, so Zoey got to go inside and look around. I've seen people mark this place down because there is no parking. However, there is parking at nearby Purissima Park. Furthermore, there is a lovely path that goes from Purissima Park to the dog park, so I that is the best way to get there!

We went to try a new dog park.we were there for a beagle meet up. first off there's no parking. I…read moresaw a small area before the park. we ended up parking in the baseball park up the street.we followed the path to the park. the park is not separated into small and large size. so be aware if you have small dogs. It does have water and poop bags available. the park itself is fairly large,but it's mostly dirt,no grass.

We're back for a beagle meet up. Halloween edition. Again this is a great dog park. It has water,…read morepoopie bags, benches, shade. Also it's very clean,no poop on the ground. A hidden gem in this neighborhood park

This is a place I have been visiting since childhood. I grew up nearby and attended Covington…read moreJunior High, and we often biked to this park as kids. As we move beyond our teenage years into our 20s and beyond, we start to cherish vivid memories of our past. If you're looking for a great spot to take a leisurely walk, not far from the preserve, where you can enjoy the laughter and cries of people and children, I highly recommend Shoup Park. It's a peaceful and serene place to escape and unwind.

A small park near Los Altos downtown with playground, shaded grassy picnic area surrounded by big…read moreredwood trees, public restroom, event hall and a short walking trail. It's located next to Redwood Grove Nature Preserve, there is a trail connected both parks. The barbecue grill area is quite new and spacious. The grill, sink and tap water are all well-maintained. Ample of free parking.

The Sierra Dog park is a small area located adjacent to the new Stanford Hospital…read more The park has a small play area and provisions for water and even benches for hoomans. Be forewarned however that it is not enclosed and as noted quite small. It is in very close proximity to multiple art installations, eateries, and museums and is better part of a larger trip. Parking can also be a challange

Cute for small dogs, but our huskies were A BIT TOO BIG for the toy dogs at this park. Hee…read moreBeautiful little area with a hotel and construction going on. There's also the train that runs behind the parking lot, so the sounds actually scared one of my huskies.

I love this place. This place or the location perplexes me. The reason why is technically it is…read morelocated in Los Altos Hills, but years ago, and probably still is run by Palo Alto/ Now it's a bit more open to people, but it always made me wonder what this is about? With so many places to walk around and hike, take pictures, hang out, play frisbee, or what have you. Years ago, I used to come out here with a good friend, and we played frisbee and hung out numerous times with other friends and family. If you would like a great escape from this world...here you go. :-)

If you enjoy hiking or taking leisurely walks, you must visit this park nestled in the foothill…read morearea of Palo Alto. We discovered it one afternoon when we wanted to take a stroll after lunch, arriving around 2 pm PST. The park has an entrance fee of $6. It offers a variety of activities such as fishing, picnicking with BBQ areas, walking, biking, and even camping. The park is quite expansive, featuring many flat areas and opportunities to spot wildlife. Although there is plenty of parking available in different sections of the park, finding a spot might be challenging during busy times. This park is a good place if you want be in quite place , me time and enjoy nature. You can also drive around the park to explore its different sections. I plan to visit again in the morning, bring lunch, and walk around to fully enjoy all the areas this park has to offer.

If I need a place to get away and pray and meditate or just quiet my mind, take a walk or be in…read moreamazement at nature, this is one of my escapes. Let nature speak to your soul.

A small and cozy redwood forest in the middle of the Los Altos neighborhood area, it's a little…read moregem, the park features a short boardwalk, creek (winter to early spring, dry out in summer) and shaded short trail about 1 mile loop. No public parking lot, have to park on street at University Ave, or park at Shoup Park nearby. There is no public restroom, the closer one is located at the Shoup Park, a short trail connected to Shoup Park.

"Beautiful Mountain" Yes, indeed!…read more PSA: No dogs allowed - I had to leave mine at home. It's ok, you can enjoy this one alone! Take the drive! Yes, the road is windy and please slow for cyclists on your way up. Come along, sing a song. Dancing feet, magical retreat. Bring a friend or brave alone, it'll be worthwhile - 2, 4, or 7 miles! Our small group hiked the 7 mile loop, and had many photos stops along the way. Our leisure hike took approximately 4.5 hours. We spotted a tarantula early on the trail, other hiking groups, a backpacking group, bikers in groups and a few solo peeps. Shaded Hike & Open Space Sunny Hike: If you're wanting a shaded hike, start on the White Oak Trail located to the right of the Monte Bello parking. If you begin your hike on Bella Vista Trail, it's more of an open space with direct sunlight. Start early and enjoy! =)

Monte Bello is a hidden treasure for the Mid-Peninsula area…read more Funny thing, though. For being hidden, it's sure well known. To get there, you drive seven miles up a narrow, windy road. You're wondering if there's anything here besides big houses on tree-filled hills. Make a sharp left at Foothills Park - oops, never mind, you don't live in PA, you can't drive in here. More driving, more driving . . . and you finally get there, only to find a spacious parking lot crammed with cars. Here's why I gave it five stars: At first, it looks like typical landscape on this part of the Peninsula. But then I went down the narrow Stevens Creek Nature Trail. And ended up in a deep, dark forest with a babbling brook, pretty wildflowers, romantic bridges, and interpretive signs to explain what you're gazing at. If you felt like you got away from it all by driving up Page Mill Road, now you *really* feel like you're away from it all. Monte Bello also has a few peaks to climb up, and a backpacking camp. I'm itching to come back to try these out. I was not here long enough to really appreciate Monte Bello, but I saw enough to appreciate it a LOT. I had written about Russian Ridge that it's part of a conglomerate of Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserves that gives you a few days of outback hiking. Monte Bello is part of that conglomerate, which combines with Los Trancos (and Foothills Park, but don't tell anyone, shhhh) to give you even more wandering. And bring a lunch, because you'll be so mesmerized that you may forget to leave and get food.