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Magical Bridge Playground (Mitchell Park)

Playground · Park

Why it works for toddlers

The flagship inclusive playground, behind the Mitchell Park tennis courts. Strollers stay parked outside the gate, so bring a carrier or expect to hold hands. Snacks go outside the playground; Mitchell Park Library is next door for a rainy backup.

Our words, from the official sources below.

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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.
📍 Where to go
The playground address is 3700 Middlefield Road, behind the tennis courts in Mitchell Park (park address 600 East Meadow Drive). 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Map point: Map pin on the official park page

Parent logistics

🅿 Parking
Unknown Parking isn't described on the city's park page. Know this? Correct this
👶 Stroller
Partly Strollers, bikes and ride-on toys aren't allowed inside the playground (wheelchairs are okay); park strollers in the designated area outside. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚻 Bathrooms
Yes Restrooms are listed for this park. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚼 Changing table
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🌳 Shade
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🍎 Food
Partly Food and drinks other than water must be enjoyed outside the playground; Mitchell Park has picnic tables and BBQ grills. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
⏰ Crowds
Unknown Know this? Correct this
😴 Nap fit
Short outing a playground stop of under 90 minutes door to door. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

Playground

🚧 Fenced
Yes A gated playground: the city asks visitors to keep the gates closed at all times. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🧺 Picnic tables
Yes Picnic tables listed. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🏖 Sand
Unknown Know this? Correct this
⛱ Shade over play area
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🧸 Toddler area
Unknown The city says play zones are for all ages; no separate toddler zone is described. Know this? Correct this
💦 Water play
Yes The city lists a water play structure in the park. Confirmed · City of Palo Alto · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

In these collections

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.