A beautiful place to go on a run or a walk! Also great for bird watching and views of the Bay.

Great place to watch the sunset, see birds, and soak in nature. Highly encourage you to go and see this unique ecosystem! read more

Byxbee Park - Parks Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Great for runners and birdwatchers! No shade though. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ T R A I L S +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There are several trail heads. Several are off Bayshore; one is next to the metal sculpture on a bicycle, there is parking there but it is limited. The other one is off San Antonio, which opens into a neighborhood which has no designated park parking. The main trail head is by Water Quality Control. There is a decent bathroom here! There is NO SHADE here. Along the Adobe Creek Trail, there are benches every kilometer or so. Great place to watch birds or tie your shoelace. It is all dirt, rock, gravel. It can get a little dusty. There are some paved spots via Adobe Creek Trail, along Bayshore. Because of the dirt though, there are lots of runners. Great place to train for races that's still a little easy on the knees. Also because of the dirt there are a lot of mountain bikers. Its really beginner friendly if you want to get into mountain biking! There's also a small BMX course called "The Bowl"! Plenty of different trails to choose from. If you want hills, you can have some hills. If you want flat, there is plenty of flat spots! The trails surround several small bodies of water. It can smell a little bit and watch out for large bird poops haha. Always walk to your right. So people who are running and biking can pass. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ W I L D L I F E +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have seen mostly birds. A lot of seagulls. Some egrets. Lots of ducks and geese! I often see geese and in the spring you will see chicks! Its REALLY cute! But don't get to close the geese will charge if you get close to their young. FYI LOTS OF GNATS. Several sections where I always get swarmed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ P R O T I P +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Every Saturday at 8 AM there is a free 5K run that happens here! It is hosted by community members via Park Run. The time is recorded! Volunteer or run up to you! They also go grab coffee afterwards. Great way to meet fellow running enthusiasts! Come early because it will get HOT. Bring a hat! read more

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Located in Palo Alto, Byxbee park is an interesting integration of public art and a number of nature friendly trails. We came here for a quick hike on a weekday evening and were pleasantly surprised to see the number of small trails available. The one we took was fairly scenic and located close to a water body. With regards to the facilities available out here, there are public bathrooms along with ample parking space. My recommendation would be to come as close to sunset as possible to enjoy great views read more

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Sun 3/14/21 checked out Byxbee Park Open Space, Palo Alto to do easy flat walk. First parking lot I saw was small and looked full, went further to the next parking lot and got a spot. They have separate bathrooms, women's has 2 stalls, 1 sink. Sign says 1 person allowed inside at a time. I walked around looking for the 3 artworks there: The Chevrons, Wind Wave, & The Pole Field. Also saw a temporary artwork: Foraging Islands, 2018. After I took some pics I didn't see where I was stepping almost stepped on a dead rabbit, so gross. Went over to the Observation Deck and took more pics. Also I walked over to the Duck Pond part of Palo Alto Baylands. read more

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Byxbee Park is a fantastic place to walk or ride your bike! The tranquil location allows you to take in some surprising vistas of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay, Palo Alto, Menlo Park and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west. If you want to enjoy some exercise in a relatively safe location that offers some wonderful views, then this park was made just for you! It's very close to the Palo Alto Airport, golf range, duck pond and Bayland Nature Preserve. Don't take my word for it. Enjoy it for yourself! read more

Byxbee Park - Parks Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Amazing on leash dog friendly park! Locals are very respectful of the space and it's very rare to see any dog poop on the trails. It's very empty on weekday afternoons! Parking is plenty during this time. This is a beautiful park that is under a flight path so you get to see cool small planes fly by while also enjoying the beautiful geese and ducks that live here. You can tell people keep their dogs on leash by how indifferent the geese are to seeing your pups! The route around the whole park takes me approximately ~50 minutes to finish with my dogs. There is not much elevation either so it's a very easy walk. read more

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Everytime I come here I am in awe of the wildlife. It's a wonderful place for birdwatching, photography, and I've even ran into someone doing a live painting. My dog has mobility issues so we usually do a short walk around the duck pond and there are plenty of benches along the way for rest. I've brought family here during the high tide and it's really peaceful to hear the water slushing as you stare at the horizon. Everyone who comes here is very respectful of the trails. read more

Byxbee Park is located in Palo Alto in the Baylands area. After reading some reviews about this park being a former landfill, I was a little hesitant to visit. I was pleasantly surprised with this nice park (and it doesn't smell lol). They are plenty of trails - mostly flat, except you can take a couple trails with uphill parts--all very well-maintained! I suggest taking a look at the trails on a map prior to your visit because almost everything looks the same and there isn't much signage. There are lots of benches along the way to rest. We saw bikers on the trail - some having some fun in "The Bowl". My favorite thing about this trail is that it's dog friendly (on leash only)! There are public restrooms available. There isn't much parking, just two very small lots. The only negative for this place is that there isn't any shade or trees. You do get a nice breeze being next to the bay. The view is cool and the vibe is calming. This is a great park to take a walk if you're in the area! read more

Byxbee Park, unless you have lived in Palo Alto for a while, many do not realize that its basically a topsoil cap on the old Palo Alto landfill. The landfill which was open for 80 years closed in 2011 and the City re-purposed the area and added all that area to the at the time small park that existed alongside. That landfill legacy is evident by the various vents that collect methane that will no doubt bubble up from the landfill for decades to come. The park has numerous gravel paths that meander about the park. There is also a perimeter trail of sorts that covers a good 2/3 of the park and runs along the base of the giant hill. Looking West from the peak you can easily spot the former Maritime and VOA Station, KFS/KROJ. The station was used to communicate with ships. After the Titanic there was a requirement to have a Morse code operation on duty 24/7. During WWII the Navy used it to communicate with its capital ships in the Pacific. It eventually became unused and donated to the city. Its fenced off but there appears to be ongoing work that suggests that it may open for at least viewing. Its a great little park to visit if you have the time. read more

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Awesome interesting park! Thanks to fellow Yelpers super cool descriptions from Larry C. and Fred T. I added this park to my list a while ago. I thought this was a no-no for me during summer time with no shade, no tres, and no willingness from my side to wake up early to go for a bike ride before sunrise...So waiting for wintery time, the day after Thanksgiving and no plans brought this weird Byxbee name to my mind...and there we went. Definitively feels weir to walk over 80 years of combined and compact Bay Area landfill trash, but so cool that is the place that is today, hikeable, walkable with dogs, rideable with bikes and even visually appealing with those interesting sculptures that blend with the ecosystem peppering here and there along the way. Heavy rain came to our encounter, but just in time to take some cool shots of this extra terrestrial looking space. read more

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Byxbee Park seems like something out of The Martian Chronicles or some other outdated science fiction story. Of course there's the name, very retro-future. Then there's the fact that it's basically the ancient Palo Alto garbage dump, shaped and moulded by Man into a terrain of rolling hills and monument-sized art. The sandbox of a giant space-faring race. That's either space opera, or a 1970's eco-disaster plotline. Back in this reality, its an oddly beautiful spot to begin or end a walk on the Adobe Creek Loop trail, into the baylands and sloughs there behind Shoreline park. I work in one of the tech offices nearby, and for me Byxbee is at about mile 3.0 through 4.5 of my semi-weekly 10K morning run through the Baylands. There is always wildlife, it's always peaceful, and I can imagine the space giants placing their toys on the hills of Byxbee Park. read more

Lots of trails for walking and biking. Quite a few birds. The airport is right there and small planes are constantly landing, but they are not loud. read more

This is a wonderful park for a quick and easy stroll, bicycle ride, or to just sit and enjoy the views. My local guide and friend took me here on a weekend. There was plenty of space to park, a beautiful view of the San Mateo Bridge, abs nature preserve. I actually found out this place used to be a landfill! It doesn't seem like it, though. It is so clean and the paths are well paved. You'll see some planes often as well, since this is near a small airport. read more

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Great views and very open hiking trails. We enjoyed riding biking on trail. Watch out as I encountered a snake right in front my bike.

An interesting little place to hike. Was able to get around with the baby stroller, even though the trail was bumpy. There are a few art installations around the park and there is a flood basin as well. Today's weather was perfect because it was windy, but I can see how it would get warm without any trees for shade. The parking situation was sparse, but luckily we found a spot pretty quickly. There were several benches throughout the park to rest. read more

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I've only been here three times and I have to admit that I don't remember very much about my 1st visit lol! The past two visits, I went in the early morning to run with my gf, Ellen, :). We've ran to both directions, following the trails towards Shoreline and the trails towards Baylands/Ravenswood. I have to say that the latter was a lot more interesting with a lot better views even though depending on how far you go, but some of the sections will bring you to asphalt trail vs dirt trails while the other one (towards shoreline) is (mostly) all dirt. The restroom in the beginning of the trail is open early, wish the light would be on though as during fall/winter time, it's dark in the morning! But the toilet is fairly cleaned for a public park. If you go along the trail towards Bayland/Ravenswood, I don't think there is any water fountain on the trail but if you go to the other direction, there will be a couple water fountains about 2.5/3 miles away from the trailhead. There are lots of ducks....so it could get stinky sometimes though.. but still..It's a great place nearby where I live to find flat trails to run on! read more

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We saw a lot of ducks and birds on the water. We saw one wild rabbit. They were cool to see. It smelled funny throughout our 2 hour walk around the trails. I was looking forward to smelling some fresh wilderness air but didn't encounter any. My lungs were starting to burn a little. Then we saw a post that indicated we were standing on a former landfill that may still be emitting methane gas. The funny smell made sense after that. We heard a lot of planes flying about as there is a small airport nearby. For the way it smelled and how my lungs burned for an hour after leaving I would not come here ever again. I saw posts saying this is good for kids. How is this place good for kids when it's emitting methane gas?! read more

This place is a little confusing as there are a lot of paths that aren't on their map. But it's overall a great hike with my pooch. read more

I guess I should probably review this park seeing how it is my first check in of 2015! My husband and I wanted to start the new year with a nice walk around the baylands. We love this area since its not as populated with runners, bicyclists, and off-leash dogs as a lot of other trails are. There are two directions you can go (if your heading right from the parking lot). One will take you on a hill, around some ponds, and loop by the freeway. The other is a much scenic route but a larger loop (about 5 miles). Which we didn't know until our leisure walk took 2 hours! This loop is also more populated and has a mined field of bird droppings. In my opinion take the trial that leads up the hill. Less rocks, less crowded, less bird poop, and its shorter but still gives you a good workout. Parking lot can fill up quickly but we always find a spot. Wear sturdy thick shoes because the rocky trail can be killer! For the most part, trials are uncovered so bring a hat or sunscreen. read more

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So peaceful... This park doesn't have the best view compare to other parks or beaches, but it is very close to my house and never crowded (at least so far I have gone). It's always soooo quiet and peaceful. You can hear the ducks playing in the water and the airplanes landing in the nearby airport. I love how they allow dogs on leash! This will be my go-to walking trail. I will always come here with my dog to have some me time. read more

I love coming over here, it's always a pleasant time whether it's taking a walk, walking the planes land and takeoff, or even going for a run. This is the perfect place other than the hills that you can get away and witness nice scenery. If you're looking to get away to be alone with your thoughts, or see nice views, then this is definitely a place to check out. read more

This is right next to Baylands Nature Preserve and honestly, compared to it...there isn't as much to see compared to Baylands. It consist of multiple dusty trails that all connect to each other. Since there is construction going on right next door to enlarge the preserve, there is not much peace and quiet. Reasons to still come here? It's right next to Baylands, so what the heck. And it is free!!!! read more

I've only caught the Byxbee Park trails heading North toward Palo Alto coming from Mountain View's Shoreline Park while 1/2 marathon training. Wide trails, great training grounds, great views. Located off of Embaracerdo Road. read more

Hard to imagine that such beautiful wetlands can be so easily accessible right off Embarcadero. From the Byxbee parking lot, you can bike, walk and run all the way to Shoreline Park in Mountain View (appoximately 3 miles one way). In the summer, a lot of kids bring their bikes to ride along the unpaved trails. Windsurfers launch from a nearby port and enjoy the winds blowing south from Dumbarton Bridge. At the moment, Byxbee Park is a little bit of a local secret. However, the local government is opening a sanctuary with a museum of some kind here so it won't be a secret for much longer. read more

Right next to the Palo Alto Bayland Preserve (turn right instead of left). More hills than the preserve but gives you a higher up overview of the baylands. Use to be a landfill area but large sections are being converted to add on to hiking areas. There are some interesting "nature art installs around": http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=102&TargetID=14 Great afternoon stroll on a not too hot day- no trees around so I imagine it would get pretty hot on sunny days. read more

I visited in early June with a friend and my dog. All three of us are pretty active and love hikes, so we're open to trying any location. I'm glad that Byxbee Park is dog friendly, and there's a lot of open space that is never crowded, so it's a great place to go that perhaps isn't too well known. However, the park itself is nothing special. There's nothing to see except dry vegetation and construction, not to mention that a lot of sewage is routed there, giving it a pretty awful smell. However, it's free to the public and does provide for a pretty nice, not challenging hike, so I guess I can't complain TOO much. read more

One of the few parks I feel safe to bring my dog and doesn't matter how hot the weather is, the cool breeze will cool down your pup various trails to choose from and it's theirs always parking! read more

This park is an example of what to do with an x-landfill. Portions are a surreal art installation. One of more interesting bay areas, that doesn't take nearly as much walkin as most. There is a dedicated parking lot that usually has space. And a restroom. read more

Really bizarre park built on a landfill. Big sculptures utilizing recycled scrap like highway barriers. Dog friendly. Free parking.

Check out my video about Byxbee Park on YouTube that's on my channel which is Oceanic Adventures. I gave it a 4/5 because the park was nice but had major environmental problems. There was trash I saw in the mud and there are many invasive species killing off all our native ones. read more

Flat, lots of bird watching, wide open trails, safe, great views, easy to get to. This place is great for a last minute decision to go outside and get some fresh air. Saw a huge turkey vulture two weeks ago, very cool! Plus, you can also drop off some recycling at the public drop spot center right next to the park! read more

A place adjacent to a dump that also used be a part of the dump can't get any better than this. We love it, our dogs favor it, and so does the wildlife. Observing the cycles of the season and the times of day here have created beautiful memories. read more

Easy access and great way to escape from city. I run here multiple times a week with the dog. Always clean -- people are always nice and when I go, it is never over-crowded or feels congested. read more

even though this is right by freeway 101, i really enjoy coming here since it's actually pretty quiet and you can take in some marvelous views of the nature that sits along the bay. i usually park in the nearby parking lot, and start my jog in this park, and either running north to the baylands or heading south toward shoreline park and lake. or, if i want to take it easy, i'll just leisurely stroll up the incline to the top, pause, and take in the view. it's never very crowded here, i wonder if it's b/c not many people know about this hidden gem? well, you won't hear any complaints from me since i enjoy having my peaceful moment at the top of the park. note that paths/trails are still being created (or paved?) in this park so be careful when retracing your steps back to where you started. also, watch out for the flocks of geese here! it's their home too, so be sure to respect their turf! read more