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We went to Mitchell Park on a Saturday and spent some wonderful time there. Magical Bridge Playground is truly one of the standout play areas in the area! Parents can relax in the shaded section equipped with benches and tables while their children explore the diverse range of attractions, including roller slides, steep slides, regular slides, and various spinning contraptions and swings. The park also offers amenities like artificial grass and cardboard pieces for sliding. Adjacent to the playground is a library, providing convenient access to bathrooms and a quiet spot for reading or decompressing. Ample parking makes it easy to access, and the park's spacious layout includes volleyball courts, a dedicated children's area, and plenty of open grassy spaces for picnics. During our visit, we encountered a vibrant mix of park-goers, from moms pushing strollers to high schoolers enjoying volleyball, and even dog walkers. Observing the diverse tapestry of life in the park was quite fascinating, highlighting the beauty of nature and community. Given the excellent weather and the park's natural charm, we're already planning our next visit. It's a wonderful place to celebrate the outdoors and everything nature has to offer.
Hasan AhmedHasan Ahmed
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Loved it. One of the best parks in the Peninsula. Absolutely huge. It helps that there’s a school next-door that has huge fields connected to it. Like someone else mentioned it’s like five or six different parks added into one. Everything spaced out real nicely And even though there’s little crowded enclaves it just still feels open. Lots of shady spaces lots of open spaces lots of spaces to gather and it was really a cool vibe all together. I even liked what seem to be a cool rough looking dude playing saxophone in the middle of the park. There were nerds playing with foam weapons like they were in the middle ages, hippies doing rope dancing and ribbon dancing on this huge contraption, Tech geeks complaining about Oakland, rich teenagers having picnics, and tons of fun little areas for kids. Especially the splash park. Just wish they would come out and fix the button because it’s a bit sticky and requires some pretty hard hitting to start the sprayer. All in a totally awesome park. Killer vibe. Almost European. Hundreds and hundreds of people doing all kinds of different cool things and never felt overcrowded.
Eric In SFEric In SF
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Mitchell Park is an underrated gem. You'd think a random park in suburban hell couldn't be that interesting, but this place is in fact a wonderland of sounds, sights, and experiences. At Mitchell Park I have seen battles being fought, I have seen planets colliding, and I have seen Will-O-Wisps beckon you into the depths of the forest. All to the sounds of pickleball, the eternal sport that THRIVES in Mitchell Park. Part of the best day of my entire life was spent at Mitchell Park. A day I will never forget, an experience that will always stay with me. Mitchell Park is a glorious, majestic beacon of life, excitement, and beauty. If you visit, you will leave with a renewed sense of appreciation and gratefulness for people, the universe, and your own life. If you're looking for something to do on a random Sunday afternoon, spend it here, in the best park in the entire universe.
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Nearby Attractions Of Mitchell Park
Magical Bridge Playground
Cubberley Community Center
Piazza's Fine Foods
Charleston Shopping Center
Palo Alto Family YMCA
Mitchell Park Community Center
Robles Park
Ramos Park
Mitchell Park Playground Water Fountains
Friends of the Palo Alto Library

Magical Bridge Playground
4.8
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Cubberley Community Center
4.3
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Piazza's Fine Foods
4.5
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Charleston Shopping Center
4.3
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Nearby Restaurants Of Mitchell Park
Ada's Cafe
Mitchell Park Library
Green Elephant Gourmet
Holy Sushi
LeQuy
Alto Swim Club
Peet's Coffee
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Subway

Ada's Cafe
4.6
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Mitchell Park Library
4.8
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Green Elephant Gourmet
4.1
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Holy Sushi
4.6
(68)Click for details
Basic Info
Address
600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Phone
(650) 329-2400
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Website
cityofpaloalto.org
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4.7
(999 reviews)
Ratings & Description
outdoor
family friendly
pet friendly
Description
Mitchell Park is a 5-acre park in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon. Features include basketball and tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, and a playground.
attractions: Magical Bridge Playground, Cubberley Community Center, Piazza's Fine Foods, Charleston Shopping Center, Palo Alto Family YMCA, Mitchell Park Community Center, Robles Park, Ramos Park, Mitchell Park Playground Water Fountains, Friends of the Palo Alto Library, restaurants: Ada's Cafe, Mitchell Park Library, Green Elephant Gourmet, Holy Sushi, LeQuy, Alto Swim Club, Peet's Coffee, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Subway

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