Barron Park Association

Palo Alto, California

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2025 BPA Holiday Caroling and Craft Fair

 Dear Barron Park Community Crafters,

On popular demand, we are thrilled to announce that sign-ups are now open for the 2025 Barron Park Caroling & Crafts Fair! This is your chance to showcase your creativity, connect with the community, and share your handmade work with others who appreciate unique crafts.

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About the BPA

Who We Are

An organization of the residents of the Barron Park Neighborhood of Palo Alto, California..since 1926

Our focus is community service and improvement and representing the neighborhood before government bodies.

We welcome Barron Park residents, current or past, or residential property owners in Barron Park to become members of the BPA

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What We Do

The BPA does all this….

  • Enhances our Community Atmosphere
  • Facilitates Neighborhood Communication
  • Pursues Actions to Insure a Safe and Healthy Environment
  • Sponsors Local Environmental Activities and Projects
  • Assists with Emergency Preparedness Activities
  • ..and more !
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BPA History

Over the years, the efforts of the BPA have had an immense impact on our quality of life. Our history includes the creation of Bol Park and the integration into the City of Palo Alto while preserving the unique character of our neighborhood.

Today, the Barron Park Association remains your neighborhood advocate with the City for resolving important issues that affect our lives.

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Featured News

Talking to Strangers

Talking to Strangers

Oct 19, 2025 |

By Yvonne Boxerman

I love to talk to strangers when I can. I was born in Ireland, a country where everyone seems to have something to say about anything and everything . . . to anyone who will listen! So it’s easy for me to see how engaging with all kinds of people is a rewarding way to live. If someone appears responsive, I find they are usually glad to talk and sometimes even want to prolong the discussion.

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Bol Family Descendants Gather

Bol Family Descendants Gather

Oct 19, 2025 | ,

By Douglas L. Graham

About 25 or 30 people gathered at the historic Bol family home on Roble Ridge for a family reunion on July 13, 2025. At least 14 family members who attended carry the Bol family name. Spouses and a scattering of children and grandchildren accompanied them.

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Upcoming Events

Barron Park Holiday Caroling & Craft Fair

Barron Park Holiday Caroling & Craft Fair

Free Admission Crafts, Baked Goods, JewelryHome Decor and so much more Hosted by:Baron Park Association Donations to support this event welcomehttps://bpapaloalto.org/donate Dear Barron Park Community Crafters, On popular demand, we are thrilled to announce that...

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Featured Businesses

3rd Thursday Cal Ave.

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Barron Park Children’s Center

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Barron Park Nursery & Florist

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Cal Preserving

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Copy Factory

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Dave’s Backyard Bees

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FoutzHouse Kitchen

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Geddes Ulinskas Architects

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Great American Framing Company

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Green Mail

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Jennifer Sullivan, Realtor

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John W. King Realtor

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Lisa Berkowitz, O.D.

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Nancy Soliz

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Paul Yang, REALTOR®, ABR®, MBA

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Pizza Guys

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Rona Foster

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State of Mind Slice House

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Zayda Productions

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ZombieRunner Coffee

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Membership Levels

We welcome Barron Park residents, current or past, or residential property owners in Barron Park to become members of the BPA.

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP LEVELS (Regular or Senior/Student):

Membership term is one (1) year per household.

DONOR MEMBERSHIP LEVELS (Patron or Fellow):

If you can provide additional support for our BPA activities, please consider one of these levels

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP:

Business members should either be residents of or have a business near Barron Park.

  • Eligible businesses are locally owned businesses (not franchises) located along either side of El Camino Real between Fernando Ave. and Maybell Ave. or within the boundaries of Barron Park (such as a home-based business with a Barron Park address).
  • BPA business members receive an advertising credit of $50 for advertisements in the quarterly newsletter for the year of membership.
  • BPA business members will have their business name, phone number and a link to their business website included in the business directory on the BPA website. 

Member
Annual
$35
Our most popular plan
Standard membership plan for Barron Park household
√ Early access to Newsletter
√ Membership in Email groups
SELECT
Seniors / Students
Annual
$20
Seniors (65+) and Students
Reduced rate for the older and younger generations
√ Everything in Member
√ Senior luncheon group
SELECT
Patron
Annual
$50
Above and beyond
For those who would like to provide extra support for BPA activities
√ Everything in Member
√ Our gratitude for your extra support
SELECT
Sponsor
Annual
$100
Above and beyond
For those who would like to provide extra support for BPA activities
√ Everything in Member
√ Our gratitude for your extra support
SELECT
Business Member
Annual
$50
Our local businesses
For Barron Park residents or businesses near Barron Park
√ Listing in the BPA business directory
√ $50 advertising credit in BPA newsletter
SELECT