Esther Clark Park

Eucalyptus tree removal work at Esther Clark Park is anticipated to start on Monday, September 23. The project will remove all (38) Eucalyptus in this urban Interface area for fuel abatement. There should be minimal impact to public access of the park.

Esther Clark Park is a small, undeveloped nature  preserve of grassland and oaks. It does not have amenities. It is a good place for quiet meditation or watching the sun set. 

  • Dogs are required to be on leash and under physical control at all times
  • Fires, barbecues, and smoking are prohibited anywhere in the preserve
  • No hunting or camping
  • Helmets are required for all bicyclists
  • No collecting of plants or animals
  • Do not feed wildlife
  • No remote control devices, including devices such as boats, planes, quadcopters.

History

The preserve is named for Dr. Esther Clark, one of the founding members of the Palo Alto Medical Clinic. A graduate of Stanford and Stanford Medical School, she was also the founder of the Children's Health Council. Dr. Clark sold the land for Esther Clark Park to the City of Palo Alto on the condition that it be preserved as an open space

Location

Located at the end of Old Adobe Road off of Arastradero Road. 
(650) 329-2423
open.space@cityofpaloalto.org
 Open every day from 8:00 a.m. until sunset

 

 

Location

Old Adobe Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306  View Map

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Features

  • Walking Trails
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