Free things to do with kids in Palo Alto
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Rinconada Park
Palo Alto's redwood grove park: two play structures plus the 'Magic Forest' of 50+ coastal redwoods giving the best natural shade in the city, and a FREE summer wading pool next to the city swim pool.
Cornelis Bol Park
Two resident donkeys in a pasture along the Matadero Creek trail, a compact playground, and a paved path for first bike rides.
Peers Park
Two separate play structures (no refereeing one crowded structure), a climbing wall, swings, two dog parks, and a big field for pickup soccer.
Johnson Park Playground
A long cement slide is the thing here, with a sand pit, swings for babies and for bigger kids, and shaded picnic tables for you.