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Things to do Palo Alto, California
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Playground map
Map of 19 places loads as you scroll.
Within 2 miles of downtown (18)
- Jerry Bowden Park0.2 mi from downtown
- Peers Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Hoover Park0.5 mi from downtown · Cowper Street
- Boulware Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Cameron Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Rinconada Park1 mi from downtown
- Werry Park1.1 mi from downtown
- Henry W. Seale Park1.2 mi from downtown · Stockton Place
- Robles Park1.3 mi from downtown · Park Boulevard
- Mitchell Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Scott Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Eleanor Pardee Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Greer Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Heritage Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Ramos Park1.6 mi from downtown · East Meadow Drive
- Briones Park1.6 mi from downtown
- Monroe Park1.9 mi from downtown
- Johnson Park2 mi from downtown
2 to 5 miles (1)
- Stanford West Playground2.3 mi from downtown · Clark Way
From OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026. Equipment, shade and restrooms vary; check the city parks department for closures and renovations.
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Questions
How many playgrounds are in Palo Alto?
19 parks in Palo Alto have a playground mapped in OpenStreetMap (checked October 2026). School playgrounds and private play areas aren’t included.
Which playground is closest to downtown Palo Alto?
Jerry Bowden Park, about 0.2 miles from downtown, followed by Peers Park (0.5 mi).
Are there parks with a playground and a dog park?
Yes: Peers Park, Hoover Park, Mitchell Park.
What can kids do in Palo Alto on a rainy or hot day?
Try kids and family events, and library story times on the events calendar.