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.

This is such a nice park! There are many areas to park and enjoy…read more I used this spot to get in a few steps during the day, and the trail is really nice. There are tennis courts, a playground, a track, a long jump area, swings, and so many other things to enjoy. The trees are beautiful, and there are bathrooms as well. This place is a win!

I can hardly believe I have been visiting this park since I was a child. I think it started being…read moredeveloped in 1970. hether I was riding my bike, playing tennis at the courts, having a picnic, or simply walking around, it was always a great place to be. Now, it's filled with people walking their dogs, which is perfectly fine, and there are designated areas nearby for that as well. It's a fantastic park to relax in, spend the day, seek some quiet time, or just take a walk. The park is located next to Sylvan Park, another green neighborhood nearby. Its is also near St. Francis Acres in Mountain View.Close to Blossom Valley Shopping Cente. Not far from Springer Trees, Gest Ranch/ Miramonte Oaks neighborhood and Los Altos. Not far from St Francis High School.

This is a wonderful place to make happy memories and try new activities!…read more Tucked away, this park is situated close to the tennis courts (look for the signs). My family had a very happy time, and we will return for sure. Next time, I'll bring some cardboard for my child to use as a "sleigh". That and the musical laser were the highlights for our family. Note: it gets very crowded, so arrive early!

We are temporarily staying in the area for medical care and this park was recommended by hospital…read morestaff. It is very nice. Clean bathrooms, nice shaded picnic area, and I like that there's locked gates for all the entrances. They have a variety of play options with lots of seating and shade. The tot area is very small with limited items to play on. They have a small water area that was a total hit for a hot day. We have visited two days in a row and there has been a small vendor selling ice-cream, chips etc which was a nice treat.

We love this park! Mostly because of the butterfly theme throughout everything - even the water…read morefeature in the sandbox is a butterfly shape- and the SHADE which is hard to come by at the playground 2 play structures one for toddlers and a larger one for 5-12 age group Sooo cute one of the best parks in MV

Really cute quiet little neighborhood park with a butterfly theme…read more The park is on the smaller side, but has everything a toddler would need to be entertained. There are two structures, one much smaller than the other- both I would say are geared toward toddlers and young kids. There are also swings, and a sand box. The whole surface is padded which is also nice for the young ones. I loved the butterfly theme including butterfly pictures on the structures, caterpillar statues, and the whole padded surface being butterfly colored. Park is almost entirely gated/walled except for the two entrance areas. There are picnic tables. No bathrooms.

Fun but small play structure, geared mostly for younger kids. The coolest part was the "rock" wall…read morethe kids can climb on. Quiet little place to take your kids!

This is a sweet little park nestled in a neighborhood area close to the Los Altos border. I took my…read moreHuffington Pup there for a stroll this afternoon. This is not a dog park. So if you do take your dog for a stroll here make sure you take a poop bag with you as you will not find a dog poop bag stand at this park. Park features: One single large grassy knoll play area Water fountain Picnics tables Park benches Toddler activity boards Large climbing, sliding, activity play structure Sand pit with a near by faucet so kids can make sand pies Three etched in stone information/educational cement slab giving information about the Ohlone Indian, and Mexican land acquisition, etc. This is a great park for toddler & early elementary age children but I'm sure older children will love the play structure. No skateboard or roller blades allowed. There are no rest rooms at this park. The Huffington pup loved the park. She did a lot of nosing around.

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.

I love parks like that--so nice when there's a toddler area and a separate section for the older…read morekiddos. Plenty of space to run around too! There are swings for the smaller kids and the older kids, plus that cool swing ride for the bigger kids. And I love when they have lots of slides and different ways to climb--keeps them entertained forever!

Ohh Nealon Park, how I love you. Let me count the ways:…read more 1. You are a fully accessible park with activities for everyone. 2. You have room for your small and large friends alike, including parents, which makes my achy back and knees so happy. 3. You're well-maintained with plenty of parking, manicured landscaping, and all park equipment in good working condition. 4. You're fully fenced in so I don't need to worry about my child running into traffic or straying too far. 5. You're close to coffee and food shops. 6. You're great for birthday parties, with tons of space and tables! Whether you're a parent of a human child or a dog child, this park is fantastic. Fenced in playground, large open grass area, and plenty of shade. Wonderful little gem that we're lucky to have in the area!

This is a small park nestled in a residential neighborhood. There are big trees, a well-manicured…read morelawn, some benches, a BBQ area, and...was that a statue of Pumba from Lion King? Very cool. The main attraction here is the 3 tennis courts. The quality of the folks who play here is really high. There were a couple of high school kids who looked like the next Rafa and Fed and it was fun watching them for a bit.

Nice park and all but unable to lock the men's restroom door to toilet. Kinda creepy if you have to…read moreuse it.

Hillview Park is a small green space near the village of Los Altos that shares a parking lot with…read moreLos Altos library. There are no swings or play structures but there are multiple park benches. It is also a full size soccer field. The grass is very well maintained and the space seems to be pet friendly. Cheers!

Hillview park is part of the Hillview Community Center (listed at the same address at 97 Hillview)…read moreand it's basically a large grassy soccer field by the library preceding Los Altos Stage Company and Bus Barn, off Hillview Ave, across from the library and history museum. Facilities are in the structure at the corner. There's a chicken wire fence on the street side. I go by this park almost every day on our dog's walks. There are often groups of kids and/or adults, either training or playing the game. It's a nice green space otherwise.

Hidden gem!!! Not crowded at all. We found at least 4 playgrounds here with soccer/baseball fields,…read morebasketball/tennis courts, swingsets, and more!

The best thing of this park is that it is not crowded. There are a big lawn, basketball field,…read moreplaygrounds for kids and tennis courts but No toilets here.