Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensEl Palo Alto Park
Downtown North
Stand beneath El Palo Alto, the thousand-year-old redwood that gave this city its name. A quiet creekside path connects downtown to Menlo Park with shady benches and wildlife along the way.
Historic redwood tree
Creek-side walking path
Shaded picnic spot
Family-friendly animals
Tips
🌲"The El Palo Alto tree, city emblem, Stanford mascot. Struggling to survive but it's still here!"
🐔chickens and donkeys live nearby
🚫no bathrooms, plan accordingly
El Palo Alto Park
Downtown NorthOpens Friday at 12:00 AM
Parks & GardensParks & GardensStand beneath El Palo Alto, the thousand-year-old redwood that gave this city its name. A quiet creekside path connects downtown to Menlo Park with shady benches and wildlife along the way.
Historic redwood tree
Creek-side walking path
Shaded picnic spot
Family-friendly animals
Tips
🌲"The El Palo Alto tree, city emblem, Stanford mascot. Struggling to survive but it's still here!"
🐔chickens and donkeys live nearby
🚫no bathrooms, plan accordingly