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.
Two resident donkeys in a pasture along the Matadero Creek trail, a compact playground, and a paved path for first bike rides.
Two separate play structures (no refereeing one crowded structure), a climbing wall, swings, two dog parks, and a big field for pickup soccer.
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.
Nearly 2,000 acres of salt marsh with flat boardwalks and levee trails, the Bay's best toddler-proof birding walk, and a small nature center at the boardwalk's end.
A rebuilt hands-on science museum with a small zoo: flamingos, meerkats, and an accessible treehouse.
1,400 acres of oak hills above the city with easy nature trails and a nature center, open to everyone (not just residents).
An old apricot orchard with shade trees, generous open space and a playground.
Neighborhood park with a playground.
Neighborhood park with a playground.
Neighborhood park with a playground.
Neighborhood park with a playground.
