Foothills Nature Preserve

An open-space preserve with miles of family-friendly trails, Boronda Lake for fishing and non-motorized boating, and a Nature Interpretive Center; amenities include picnic areas, BBQ grills, drinking fountains, and ranger-led nature programs suitable for families with young children.

Category

Park

Where

3300 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills, California 94022, United States

Hours

Accessibility

Parking
Paid · Parking lot · Daily vehicle entrance fee applies (e.g., $6 per vehicle for cars; $30 for 10-24 pax; $60 for 25+). Pedestrians and bicyclists enter free. Street parking on Page Mill Road and other local roadways is prohibited (vehicles may be cited/towed). Several annual free-vehicle-entry days are listed on the site.
Restroom
Standard

Rules

* Dogs are not allowed on weekends or city holidays; on weekdays dogs are allowed only on a leash and under physical control at all times. * Horses are not permitted anywhere in the preserve. * Bicycles are allowed on paved roads only and all bicyclists must wear helmets. * Coasting devices (skates, roller blades, scooters, and skateboards) are not allowed in Open Space. * Fires and barbecues are restricted to designated areas and may be restricted by staff depending on fire danger. * No smoking anywhere within Open Space preserves. * No remote-control devices (e.g., drones, model planes, remote-control boats) are allowed.

Contact

Phone
(650) 329-2423
Email
open.space@paloalto.gov
Website
https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Parks-Open-Space-Golf-Division/Neighborhood-Parks/Foothills-Nature-Preserve