The City of Palo Alto has more than 4,500 acres of park land to explore, recreate and relax in. Whether you are looking for a place to picnic with your family, an area to play a game of soccer, a site for a wedding, or trails that will help you to escape to nature, there are a broad assortment of parks and open space areas to enjoy!
Twenty eight neighborhood parks offer an assortment of amenities including children's playgrounds, picnic tables, playing fields, and walking paths. Many parks feature specialized facilities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, skate bowls, community gardens, dog exercise areas, and par courses.
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Open Space, Parks and Golf Administration Municipal Service Center 3201 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone: 650-496-6962 Fax: 650-496-5925 parks@cityofpaloalto.org
Parks Contract Maintenance Phone: 650-496-6910
Parks Emergency Irrigation Issues Phone: 650-496-6918
Community Gardens Phone: 650-496-6962 Waitlist only: 650-496-5980
