The Palo Alto Community Survey is a feedback tool that helps the City Council and City staff understand community perspectives on current services and programs, as well as unmet needs and priorities. The survey was initially sent via mail on August 13 to a random sample population of resident households. On September 15, the survey opens citywide.
Named for Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States (1929 to 1933). The site became parkland in the mid 50’s when a bond issue called for recreational space south of Oregon. When the park was developed, it was adjacent to Herbert Hoover Elementary School which was relocated in 1982. Herbert Hoover had close ties to Stanford. He was in the pioneer class of 1895, founded the Hoover Institution, gave his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination in Stanford Stadium, and deeded his home on the campus to the University for the President’s house.
A dry watercourse with various-sized boulders runs along the south side of the park. Originally the bed was filled with water; however, in 1976 a drought led to the draining of the creek because the water could not be recycled.
4.2 acre neighborhood park, bordered on one side by Matadero Creek, offers something for everyone.
2901 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 View Map
2901 Cowper Street , Palo Alto, CA 94306
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