- The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
- From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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The playground at Athan Downs Park is something to be seen, with features like a rolling slide, small sand pit and spinning seats. The ground is even covered in rubberized turf for extra safety.
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A great family-friendly park for all ages, the Athens Downs Park features beautiful green grass and as assortment of children's playground structures. The parks picnic tables are surrounded by scenic walkways and trees, and it offers sports fields and tennis.
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Del Mar Dog Park
Del Mar Dr, Off Pine Valley Road, San Ramon, CA 94583
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Composed of roughly one acre of land, the Del Mar Dog Park serves as a small community space for dog owners. The open play area allows dogs to run off their leashes, and there is a dog water fountain as well as dog waste bags.
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Emerald Glen Park offers various activities. There are two playgrounds, one for bigger children and the other for smaller kids. The park provides a skate park, basketball courts and a water park. There are also picnic areas and benches.
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Franklin Park is a city park featuring two playgrounds, one for younger children and one for older children. The park also offers a baseball diamond, basketball hoops, tennis courts, and picnic areas.
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Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve is a nature preserve and hiking area that offers medium difficulty hiking trails amid impressive natural vistas. The preserve welcomes dogs, and features trail maps for guidance.
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For dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, Alameda Small Dog Park features a fenced dirt field for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, a shade tree, benches and a double-gated entrance.
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Gellert Park is a well-maintained outdoor spot for those searching for a place to play basketball or tennis or to let the kids enjoy some time in the playground. Because it's a popular spot, though, it often gets crowded.
23.7 Miles
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53 votes
9900 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
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Make a splash with a visit to San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park. Features include a kids area, twisty slide, lap pool and diving boards. Open Monday through Saturday (fees apply).
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8 votes
401 Old Ranch Road, San Ramon, CA 94582
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Visitors can follow a marked path on hilly terrain to play disc golf at Old Ranch Park Disc Golf Course. The course has several elevation increases that provide views of the surrounding hillside.