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Bounded by Mountain View and East Palo Alto, the 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve is the largest tract of undisturbed marshland remaining in the San Francisco Bay. Fifteen miles of multi-use trails provide access to a unique mixture of tidal and fresh water habitats. | | |
Many consider this area to be one of the best bird watching areas on the west coast. The preserve has a substantial resident population of birds as well as being a major migratory stopover on the Pacific Flyway. Things To Do include walking, running or biking on 15-miles of trails, bird watching, wind surfing, and boating (non-motorized such as canoes, kayaks or small, hand-launched boats and sailboards). The City also offers a variety of nature walks and programs on ecology and natural history. Preserve RulesPark in designated parking areas. - Dogs are permitted on leash, unless posted in special nesting areas. If you would like to exercise your dog off-leash, please visit the Mitchell Park Dog Run, located behind 455 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto.
- Speed limit 15 MPH.
- Because roadways are narrow, skates and coasting devices are only allowed on paved, off-road preserve trails (along East Bayshore Road and behind the Baylands Athletic Center).
- Please do not feed wildlife! Please don’t abandon pets or birds such as rabbits, geese or ducks.
Special Needs
The Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center is completely handicapped accessible. All exhibits and displays have been produced according to Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. All exhibit text is presented in both English and Spanish. | | Open Space is looking for an artist to paint two "iron ranger" collection boxes that will be installed in Foothills Park and Pearson-Arastradero Preserve.
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| The Open Space & Parks Division is in the process of developing a comprehensive conservation study of the Baylands.
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| Fundraiser for Adopt-a-Park
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| Teachers and home-schoolers can support their curriculum with trips through parts of the Baylands Nature Preserve, Foothills Park or Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. Let us captivate you and your students at the City of Palo Alto’s unique Open Spaces.
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| The City of Palo Alto offers a variety of nature programs and other activities in the open space preserves.
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| Bounded by Mountain View and East Palo Alto, the 1,940-acre Baylands Nature Preserve is the largest tract of undisturbed marshland remaining in the San Francisco Bay.
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| History of the John Fletcher Byxbee Recreation Area, more commonly known as the Baylands Nature Preserve.
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| Visitors will enjoy a number of special events at the Baylands.
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| Recycled water is wastewater that has been purified through a high level of treatment. Reducing the amount of treated wastewater discharged into the South Bay decreases the impacts on saltwater marshes.
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| Nature Notes - Baylands
Downloadable nature notes of wildlife and other items of interest found within the Baylands of Palo Alto
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| Call of the Rails
On the Bay Trail in the Palo Alto Baylands - Discover where you can find Clapper rails, black rails and other rare birds and animals among the marshes near the Nature Center.
Revision Date: 06/07/2007 | | |
| Diatoms
Learn about Diatoms, a type of algae
Revision Date: 06/12/2007 | | |
| From Marsh to Mudflats
Learn about the plants and animals found within the sloughs, salt marshes, mud flats and shallow waters of the Baylands
Revision Date: 06/12/2007 | | |
| Glimpse into the Past
A snapshot of the Baylands from Ohlone roots to the present.
Revision Date: 07/13/2006 | | |
| Harbor Seals
Learn about Harbor Seals found in the San Francisco Bay
Revision Date: 06/12/2007 | | |
| Preserving Habitat
Learn about preserving the Baylands habitat for wildlife
Revision Date: 06/12/2007 | | |
| Swallows
Learn about swallows
Revision Date: 06/12/2007 | | |
| Tides
Learn about how tides affect the Baylands
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| Water Boatmen
Learn about the Water Boatmen, aquatic insects
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| Willets
Learn about Willets
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| Worms
Learn about marine worms and nematodes
Revision Date: 06/13/2007 | | |
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City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays |
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Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive