Bay Area Toddler
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Eleanor Pardee Park

Playground · Park

Why it works for toddlers

A 9.6-acre park with big level and mounded lawns, playgrounds and picnic areas. No restrooms yet (the city has surveyed neighbors about adding one).

Our words, from the official sources below.

At a glance

🕘 Hours
Sunrise to sunset. source · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
💵 Cost
Free No admission fee; city parks are free to enter. source · Correct this
👶 Ages
12 mo–8 yr (our estimate) The city doesn't publish age ranges for the equipment.

Parent logistics

🅿 Parking
Unknown Parking isn't described on the city's park page. Know this? Correct this
👶 Stroller
Partly The city lists wheelchair access; path and playground surfaces aren't described. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚻 Bathrooms
Unknown Restrooms aren't listed on the city's page. Know this? Correct this
🚼 Changing table
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🌳 Shade
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🍎 Food
Yes Picnic tables and BBQ grills; bring your own food. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
⏰ Crowds
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😴 Nap fit
Short outing a playground stop of under 90 minutes door to door. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

Playground

🚧 Fenced
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🧺 Picnic tables
Yes Picnic tables listed. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🏖 Sand
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⛱ Shade over play area
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🧸 Toddler area
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💦 Water play
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Last verified Sep 27, 2026 against the official sources. ✓ = confirmed by a source · ? = unknown (not the same as "no") · community notes are marked unverified. Spot something out of date? Use "Correct this" next to any detail.