Enhancing Palo Alto parks and open spaces since 2003
Dedicated to fostering
greater public awareness
and appreciation of our treasured assets
Friends of the Palo Alto Parks works with the city of Palo Alto, private groups, other nonprofits, and citizen organizations to preserve, maintain, and beautify our parks and open spaces.
Check out our current park and park-related projects.
From pollinator gardens to dog parks to a native plant garden — learn about the ongoing projects accepting donations.
Working with the city and the community, we have enriched our parks through many achievements.
Successes run the gamut — from funding a bench to developing a playground to creating a special all-accessible park within a park.
Have an idea for a project at a park you would like to pursue?
Let us hear from you. Contact us and/or the city to see what the various possibilities may be.
“I sincerely believe that parks, open space, and natural areas are essential and have the power to improve people’s lives. The Friends of Palo Alto Parks and their commitment and dedication to helping create a vibrant and inclusive park system is an invaluable contribution to the Palo Alto community. They truly embody the motto of ‘Leave it better than you found it’.”
— Daren Anderson, City of Palo Alto Assistant Director of Open Space, Parks, Golf, and Animal Services
Want to help? Donate to an ongoing park project today.
Support one of our ongoing park or park-related projects or our General Fund by making a donation today. All donations to Friends of the Palo Alto Parks are 100% deductible.