# Shaded playgrounds and parks in Palo Alto

Playgrounds and parks in Palo Alto with shade, for a hot afternoon. 3 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Rinconada Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rinconada-park-palo-alto) (playground, Palo Alto). 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. Has: shade.
2. [Cornelis Bol Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cornelis-bol-park-palo-alto) (playground, Palo Alto). Two resident donkeys in a pasture along the Matadero Creek trail, a compact playground, and a paved path for first bike rides. Has: shade.
3. [Peers Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/peers-park-palo-alto) (playground, Palo Alto). Two separate play structures (no refereeing one crowded structure), a climbing wall, swings, two dog parks, and a big field for pickup soccer. Has: shade.

## Other lists for Palo Alto

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-high-chairs) (4)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-kids-menu) (3)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/wheelchair-accessible) (9)
- [Cribs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-cribs) (4)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-a-pool) (4)
- [Connecting rooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-connecting-rooms) (3)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-a-fridge) (4)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-a-separate-bedroom) (3)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-restrooms) (3)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/free-to-visit) (4)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-shade. All of Palo Alto: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto