

Small oak-studded park with winding trails, a seasonal creek and pond, native grasses and spring wildflowers — good for intimate landscape and nature shots close to Palo Alto. Visit golden hour or after light rain for saturated colors and reflections. Weekday mornings are quiet; trailheads and a small parking lot on Wellesley St provide easy access. Trails are mostly flat to moderate; no entry fee. Great for intimate compositions rather than grand vistas.


Small oak-studded park with winding trails, a seasonal creek and pond, native grasses and spring wildflowers — good for intimate landscape and nature shots close to Palo Alto. Visit golden hour or after light rain for saturated colors and reflections. Weekday mornings are quiet; trailheads and a small parking lot on Wellesley St provide easy access. Trails are mostly flat to moderate; no entry fee. Great for intimate compositions rather than grand vistas.