Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Palo Alto

Sevil E. • April 17, 2022Amazing park!!! There is a section for toddlers as well! The rest is good for kids aged from 4 to 10!

Nikki M. • August 6, 2015Great walking paths, meet ups for yoga, dancing, larping and everything else. Big park with four and a half playgrounds.

Mike P. • April 26, 2015There's a new water fountain (Spring 2015) at the Ranger Station near the Duck Pond. Right in the middle of picnic area. Has a low fountain for pets as well.

Kevin D. • June 2, 2014Nice quiet park. Lots of space for the dogs to run around. There's also a dog run here.

Nate F. • October 25, 2015best part of the arboretum. alien plants make an interesting environment for exploration and adventure

Bojan T. • May 19, 2013Great looking park. Plenty of space and wonderful facilities. Doesn't seem crowded, even on a weekend. Wonderful place to have a picnic with a family.

Saurabh P. • March 10, 2011Its the famous place where it all started,but remember that people do live in that house so keep quite and respect their privacy. Read the history on the board and feel the positive vibe of success

Citrus Lane • August 17, 2011Baby swings, a ship-shaped play structure, and a much-loved zero-depth wading pool for wee ones—all within walking distance of the Junior Museum, Children's Theatre, and Library. What's not to like?

Tobias S. • April 3, 2018Lovely little park with lots of greenery and a playground

Amy B. • September 1, 2010A secret garden in Palo Alto - the garden is a beautiful event space for a wedding, additional event space for meetings and receptions too. Go there for a picnic - you will love it!

Amelia B. • August 27, 2010These are friendly donkeys! Come by for a visit.

Kyle E. • April 19, 2013A large paved loop around the park is a good place to walk or run with a stroller.

Mona D. • August 21, 2016Very lovely park in Palo Alto. It's usually crowded on weekends and evenings everyday. Good place to enjoy reading outdoors.

Brett B. • June 25, 2018Great place to take a break outside the hospital

Renee B. • September 15, 2017Ramos Park is very lovely. Children play, dogs are walked and people gather for barbecues. It is a very family friendly neighborhood park.

Greg • March 6, 2014Awesome spot to stop on a run

Vivian • September 9, 2016The wide slide is great for cardboard racing

Foodspotting • December 15, 2010Try the Tootsie's Burger

mike d. • November 1, 2011Nice walking trails on the levees of the bay, nice views,,walk all the way to shoreline from palo alto, dogs must be on leash..bikes permitted..fishing in mayfield slough..

Marcel J. • November 21, 2015Wer gerne Spazieren geht hat hier seinen Spaß mit spannender Aussicht.

Julia Y. • March 20, 2010Nice playground for toddlers, lots of grass, bbqs, but no bathrooms so it stays local. A bit hidden unless you are looking for it.

Gilbert L. • April 17, 2013Watch out for Palo Alto Animal Services as they will give a verbal warning if your dog is caught off-leash.

daniel c. • July 8, 2014Good single track mountain biking trails. Well marked. Not too crowded. Has hikers and cyclists.

Nate F. • October 25, 2015a lot of it is quiet and empty eucalyptus forest, but there are a few places worth seeing hidden here and there: the mausoleum, the fallen angel, and the cactus garden

Marcos • June 1, 2015Great hiking, camping and picnicking park. Lots of trails some of which connect to Arastradero preserve, and others that connect to Los Trancos open space.

*iVy D. • December 29, 2014Beautiful 6mi hike! Hiked up to Black Mountain Summit to some very cool rock outcrops. Lots of trail intersections, so bring a map! Not a high peak but has beautiful views of the Santa Clara Valley.

Arthur C. • March 22, 2010Best time to go is in the evening.

Graham M. • August 23, 2014Nice open seating. There's almost always a free seat.