Come out and see one of Palo Alto's beautiful city parks. Mitchell Park has it all, from a swimming pool to softball diamonds and tennis courts. When you need to get outside you will find Mitchell Park offers so much. Plenty of parking is available, as are tons of shade from trees that surround the park. Dogs are welcome, so grab your frisbee and enjoy.
The University Club of Palo Alto is a family oriented club that provides a wide variety of benefits to its members, including use of the tennis courts, training room and swimming pool. Other events include wine dinners and holiday parties, and private events are also available. The swim lessons offered here year round are also available to non members, and the pool itself is in excellent condition. It's 25 yards long with a diving board and has a nearby wading pool for children 7 and under. Note that group lessons are only offered in the summer; private lessons are available year-round.
Tennis lovers of Palo Alto can find everything they need at this convenient tennis shop. It offers a large selection of women's and men's shirts, shoes, shorts, rackets, bags and more. The staff are always happy to help customers pick out the appropriate rackets or other tennis gear. This store is located on the north side of the Town & Country Center.
Open only from September through April, Winter Lodge is an outdoor ice-skating rink. Its mountain lodge-style building reminds suburban Palo Altans of wild nature and snow where neither actually exist. A nonprofit business, Winter Lodge offers 2-hour public sessions and private classes throughout the winter.
Eichler Swim & Tennis Club is a members-only nonprofit that brings families together through competitive and leisurely tennis and swimming. Members have access to the swimming pool and tennis courts year round and may also take private lessons from experienced staff members. The Eichler Gator Swim Team is open to members age 5 through 18 with all levels of swimming ability. Membership payments can be processed online.
