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.

Small ish playground near Stanford shopping. Parking is easy. Was weird caution tape on some of the…read morestuff. Big grassy field next to it for the kids to run around. Here on a Saturday afternoon and there was only one other family here.

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!

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!

My dog liked to come here, so I thought it would be nice to bury him here. Apparently that is…read moreillegal. So I didn't do it. Lovely park.

We like using this one as a quiet downtown break -- it's right by the library and good for little…read moreones learning to walk. No play structure, but a nice open space. -Play Area: No playground, but open grassy areas suitable for toddlers to explore. -Amenities: Benches and picnic tables. -Shade & Scenery: Anchored by a large coast live oak providing ample shade. -Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with paved walkways. -Parking: Street parking available nearby. -Good for: Families, nannies, caregivers, daycares

The park, what we saw of it, was clean and nice. We visited Buddy, one of the two donkeys…read morecurrently at the park. April, the other donkey, was at the vet. There were 2 volunteers who were helpful explaining everything. On the way out with our 6 month old boy and 9 month old girl we stopped at the playground near the parking (which was adequate given it was a Friday afternoon). They had a wonderful time swinging on the swings. There were a full set of play things available for slightly older children. Everything was as clean as could be expected. We had a very nice day at the park.

I love coming to this park with my dog. It's a wonderful 13.8 mi park. Bol park was named after…read moreStanford physicist Cornelis Bol. Bol Park opened to the public in April 1974. There are two donkeys that live there. They are named April and Buddy. You can see them walking the park with their care takers from time to time. You can meet the donkeys for a walk on Sundays from 10-11 a.m. There use to be three donkeys. The third was named Perry and he passed this year, 2025. Perry was the donkey that Disney's- Shrek's donkey was based off of. They are gentle and sweet and friendly to visitors. You can donate to the donkeys at https://barronparkdonkeys.org. My dog and I love walking the pathways and hanging out around the grass fields and trees. It's a great place for kids because of the cute playground, picnic tables and water fountains.

Sharon Park is such a lovely little park! I've had this place bookmarked for a few months now, and…read moreI finally visited it this past Saturday with my doggie buddy. There's a parking lot with good amount of spots. I think when I was there about 9am, there was about 3 cars. More people came later when we were leaving. There's a playground that's gated/fenced in so that's good for the families who has little kids. There's a cute little pond with lots of pretty flowers surrounding it. There's also some benches and picnic tables. There are also some grassy areas. We saw lots of cute other cute doggies here. It's a very dog friendly park. Someone didn't pick up their doggie's doo doo. Shame shame shame. Make sure be respectful and pick up after your doggies! We need to keep this beautiful little park clean. This spot will be added to my list of fave places to bring a doggie for a outing! :D

This is a beautiful dog-friendly park with a paved trail around a man-made, nicely landscaped pond,…read moreas well as a trail through a hilly area. We took our dog, Zoey, on both trails and spotted an egret, mallard ducks, and several deer. It's not a big enough park for a real hike, but it's a lovely place for a stroll/short walk with your kids or dogs.

I had to run some errands in Palo Alto, and my little one tagged along with me for this trip. I…read morethought it'd be fun to bring her along to this museum. There isn't much fun stuff to do in Palo Alto if you're a tiny tot, but this place seemed like it was created for the little ones! Would highly rec if you are in Palo Alto for a day and want to bring your young child somewhere. There are different parts to this - a museum, and also a mini zoo. The museum has all sorts of fun activities, similar to the Bay Area Discovery with building blocks, magnets, trains, cars, tops, etc. The mini zoo is also quite fun with a variety of animals, although not many. The quality of the animals was great, though. They had a feeding hour for the Flamingos when I was there, and although my toddler was not interested, it seemed like the staff stayed for the whole hour, and made sure that anyone who wanted to do it had a chance to do so. Other animals there included a free-roaming peacock! The only draw here is that it's a little small, compared to a real zoo, or a real museum such as the Bay Area Discovery Museum, or the California Academy of Sciences. That being said, the price for this museum was quite reasonable, at $14 per person over 1 year old. Even for the 1.5 hours I was there, I thought it was well worth it! Free parking too. If in the area, I'd definitely stop by again.

Pretty nice little spot for the kids to spend some time. It's not very large, so be prepared for…read morethat. Still, we were able to spend a quality couple of hours here and enjoy the time with the kids. A nice little museum with a tree house and some animals that the kids will enjoy. Again, slightly small, but overall a good time.

My dog and I love visiting different parks together. Juana Briones Park is a very cute 4.1 acre…read moreneighborhood park. It has lots of park benches and picnic tables. It has beautiful mature towering trees that allow for wonderful shade in the summer. It also has a very nice play area for children.

This park is so peaceful and great for kids who need a calmer place to play. We like coming here…read morewhen we want less crowds and a slower pace. -Play Area: Playground suitable for toddlers and young children. -Amenities: Picnic tables, open grassy areas. -Shade & Scenery: Tree-lined for natural shade and quiet surroundings. -Accessibility: Flat terrain, stroller and wheelchair friendly. -Parking: Street parking available nearby. -Good for: Families, nannies, caregivers, daycares

Took my two sons ages two and four they had a fantastic time. The equipment and part was well…read moremaintained with lots of activities for them to do. I would definitely return if I'm in the area.

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!