by Maurice Green | Jun 16, 2020 | Donkeys, Parks and Creeks
During this time of shelter-in-place, Bol Park – and the donkey pasture with Perry and Jenny – has become a popular destination. The City of Palo Alto has posted signage cautioning against petting the donkeys and touching the gate as these are possible modes of...
by Markus Fromherz | Jul 3, 2016 | BPA Affairs, City Actions and Activities in Barron Park, Feature, Parks and Creeks
As many residents know, the City of Palo Alto is working on a 25-year Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan for Palo Alto, including Bol Park. For each park, the city is proposing a variety of upgrades in response to today’s requirements and interests...
by art liberman | Nov 20, 2014 | City Actions and Activities in Barron Park, Parks and Creeks
posted by Art Liberman The Palo Alto VA is undergoing another phase of significant building construction. In the previous phase of VA building expansion, several new medical facility structures and a parking garage were built along the Matadero Creek side of its...
by art liberman | Aug 15, 2013 | Parks and Creeks, Social Events
At last. At last. Our previously derelict little well site is looking fantastic with new landscaping, a pathway, and, most importantly, benches donated by the Barron Park Association and the Henshel family. This barren looking area alongside the Matadero Well site:...
by art liberman | Apr 2, 2013 | City Actions and Activities in Barron Park, Parks and Creeks, Public Works and Utilities Info
Thanks to the efforts of long time Barron Park resident Dick Placone, who went to bat on this project with the City officials, we shall see some additional landscaping of the Matadero Well site in the near future. Matadero Well Site Landscaping Plan Some features of...
by art liberman | Mar 21, 2013 | Parks and Creeks
By Art Liberman While walking along the Bol Park shared path, I have had a number of close calls with bicyclists riding at excessive speed. When I mention this to other residents, some tell me that they, too, have had similarly uncomfortable experiences. And I know of...
