Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

The Baylands Nature Preserve extends across 1,940 acres of marshland along the San Francisco Bay, featuring tidal and freshwater environments connected by fifteen miles of trails.

The City of Palo Alto initiated conservation efforts by purchasing 40 acres of marshland in 1921, leading to the establishment of this protected natural area.

The Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center serves as an educational facility where visitors learn about local ecosystems and environmental conservation through exhibits and programs.

The preserve remains open daily from 8:00 AM until sunset, offering parking facilities, restrooms, and clearly marked paths for walking and cycling activities.

This undisturbed marshland functions as a critical stopover point along the Pacific Flyway, supporting numerous migratory bird species throughout the year.

Location: California

Website: http://cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csd/parks_and_open_space/preserves_and_open_spaces/the_baylands.asp

GPS coordinates: 37.45960,-122.10600

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37