Cornelis Bol Park — Attraction in Palo Alto

Lovely neighborhood park ... with donkeys! (Down the bike path a ways from the playground). Perry, the younger of the two, was the model for Shrek. You can get down to Matadero creek from a little access slot, though be on the lookout for poison oak. There's none on the main path down to the creek, but kids that go scrambling around on the sides may get a surprise. Swings, slides - the usual playground equipment. Nice grassy area for soccer, and in good weather, the Barron Park Association holds festivals and movies on the...

Excellent place for summer creek exploration for toddlers and young preschoolers! Bring water shoes for you and your little one. Water was only 2-3 inches deep today so perfect for the very young ones. Saw two donkeys (heard that you can send letters to them by dropping at the mailbox in front of the barn), and quite a few noisy hens and a rooster. The bike path is popular and rather busy. The play structures are excellent but there was hardly any...

Our kids love visiting the donkeys and riding bikes on the path here. It feels more like a quiet nature space than a typical city park. -Play Area: Playground for various ages. -Amenities: Walking paths, picnic spots, donkey pasture. -Shade & Scenery: Natural open space with shaded paths. -Accessibility: Wide paths suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. -Parking: Street parking available. -Good for: Families, nannies,...