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Foothills Nature Preserve (Palo Alto)

Park · Palo Alto · Santa Clara County · California

Are dogs allowed at Foothills Nature Preserve (Palo Alto)?

Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on weekdays only, never on weekends or city holidays. They may not be left in a car or tied up outside the preserve.

Verified November 1, 2026 from City of Palo Alto.

Leash
Required
Official restrictions
Dogs are allowed on weekdays only, never on weekends or city holidays. They may not be l…

399.6 On US-101 at mile 399.6, 5.9 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictionsWeekdays only; no dogs on weekends or city holidays.[1] City of Palo AltoNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs are allowed on weekdays only, never on weekends or city holidays. They may not be left in a car or tied up outside the preserve.[3] City of Palo AltoNovember 1, 2026
LeashRequired[2] City of Palo AltoNovember 1, 2026

Location

3300 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, 94022 · Santa Clara County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by City of Palo Alto. Official page

Sources

  1. Foothills Nature Preserve: preserve rules (paloalto.gov), City of Palo Alto. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Dogs are not permitted anywhere in Foothills Nature Preserve on weekends or city holidays.
  2. Foothills Nature Preserve: preserve rules (leash) (paloalto.gov), City of Palo Alto. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Dogs are only permitted on weekdays and must be on a leash under physical control at all times.
  3. Dogs in Palo Alto open space preserves (paloalto.gov), City of Palo Alto. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Dogs may not be left in the car or tied up outside the park.
  4. Location: map point on the City of Palo Alto Foothills Nature Preserve page (paloalto.gov), City of Palo Alto. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.

First verified November 1, 2026; re-check due December 1, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Foothills Nature Preserve (Palo Alto) (Palo Alto, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on weekdays only, never on weekends or city holidays. They may not be left in a car or tied up outside the preserve. Source: City of Palo Alto, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/foothills-nature-preserve-palo-alto/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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