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Playgrounds in Palo Alto, CA

29 parks with playgrounds in Palo Alto, CA: 7 with restrooms, 1 with a splash pad and 4 with a dog park. On the map, 21 have a drinking fountain, 12 have picnic tables or a shelter and 3 have swings.

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Accessible playgrounds near Palo Alto

2 of the 6 closest are in Palo Alto itself. 3 are designed for all abilities or sensory play. If a ramp or swing is out of order, the parks department usually knows and can suggest another spot.

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Source: OpenStreetMap. The Palo Alto parks department sets hours and rules; the signs on site are the final word.

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Plan your visit: Palo Alto

Palo Alto sits about 8 miles northwest of Sunnyvale, CA; driving distance is a bit longer.

Average weather by month near Palo Alto, CA
MonthHighLowRain days
Jan58 °F39 °F7
Feb61 °F41 °F7
Mar66 °F44 °F6
Apr70 °F45 °F3
May73 °F50 °F2
Jun79 °F53 °F0
Jul79 °F56 °F0
Aug79 °F55 °F0
Sep80 °F53 °F0
Oct74 °F48 °F2
Nov64 °F43 °F4
Dec58 °F39 °F7
Average daily high and low in °F and days with at least 0.1 in of rain or snow. Source: NOAA climate normals 1991–2020, weather station about 1 mi away.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many playgrounds are in Palo Alto?

    We list 29 parks with playgrounds in Palo Alto and 8 more within 20 miles.

    Where are the playgrounds in Palo Alto?

    Mitchell Park, Hoover Park, Peers Park, Greer Park, Flood County Park and Rinconada Park and 23 more.

    Which Palo Alto parks with playgrounds have restrooms?

    Mitchell Park, Hoover Park, Peers Park, Flood County Park, Rinconada Park and Briones Park and 1 more.

    Which playgrounds in Palo Alto have drinking water?

    Mitchell Park, Hoover Park, Peers Park, Flood County Park and Rinconada Park and 16 more have a drinking fountain on the map.

    Where can you have a picnic near the playgrounds in Palo Alto?

    Mitchell Park, Flood County Park, Rinconada Park, Briones Park and Robles Park and 7 more have picnic tables.

    Are there more playgrounds near Palo Alto?

    The closest outside town: Cameron Park in Stanford (1 mi), Werry Park in Stanford (1 mi) and Kite Hill Park in Stanford (2 mi).