- Ranked #10 for parks in Palo Alto
- hiking
- barbecue
- scenic views
- picnics
- trails
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- MarcosJune 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.
- Nico PitneyJune 17, 2023After decades of being shut down to non-Palo Alto residents, Foothills Park is finally open to everyone. “majestic hike… I could hike that every day of my life and be 100% satisfied.”
- Tobias SchmidtJune 9, 2018Palo Alto residents only! With pretty spectacular, scenic hiking, barbecuing and camping opportunities.
- James AlexanderAugust 13, 2013Camping under the stars at Towle Camp. Book ahead, way far in advance for weekends--up to a year ahead.
- mike dejongNovember 1, 2011we go fishing at the lake in this nice big park, good for large groups, bbq, hiking for miles..
- Soumya SJuly 11, 2012Don't worry, the animals are more scared of you than you are of them. Except rattlesnakes - stay away from them!
- The PA council voted to reopen the park for general public in November 2020. #FreeThePark no more discrimination once again after 55 years
- Very nice “exclusive” park. Reminiscent of California’s segregated past. #FreeThePark
- Il Team NeapolisbookFebruary 22, 2015Il posto giusto per rilassarsi e staccare la spina per qualche ora!