Foothills Park Nature Interpretive Center — Attraction in Palo Alto

A quaint little building in quite a nice nature area. I didn't see anyone inside on a Friday afternoon. They have lots of info about the area's wildlife, birds, plants, trees, and plenty of guides and trail maps as well. They have restrooms and a drinking fountain which came in handy on a hot day after a long bike ride. There are also lots of books and a pretty nice seating area if you just want to chill. And there is a picnic area and lots of...

This log cabin in the middle of the park has some exhibits of wildlife specimens and a pretty old library inside! There is a huge lawn along the creek just across from the building and you can frequently spot deer and turkey roaming on the lawn which is very cute. Occasionally you can spot hawks flying over the area and it is always fun to bird watch from a distance to see the birds in the oak woodland on the slopes across...

Hard to believe this oasis of peace is in fairly busy area of Palo Alto. Lovely to see families picnic, bicyclists achieving the highest vista, and hikers enjoying the trails, but also was convenient to park near a bench and enjoy the views if mobility is a challenge. Currently $6...