TEXT VERSION  SEARCH FOR: Home Living in Palo Alto Business in Palo Alto Visiting Palo Alto Environment in Palo Alto Arts, Parks & Recreation Know Zone Departments Emergency Information Visiting Home Previous Page Visiting Palo Alto News Visiting Palo Alto News Police Focus on School Zones for “Operation Safe Passage”   [more] El Camino Park Closed during Water Reservoir Construction From now through 2013,  El Camino Park will be closed for construction of a new underground reservoir and well for our emergency water supply; park renovation will follow. [more] Donate and Make a Difference Donating to the Library is easy! ( Visit the Library website ) [more] Weekday Road Closures on Channing Avenue Closures needed for public safety during Channing Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project construction (Lincoln Avenue to Newell Road). [more] Mobile Catalog Now Available Access the library anywhere you use your smartphone or mobile device! ( visit the library home page ) [more] Construction Work on Alma Street Continues through October The City's Concrete Rehabilitation Project work began on August 9. [more] San Antonio Road Work Continues San Antonio Road Improvement Project: Final Work Phase Runs December 2009 through January 2010. [more] Text an Anonymous Tip   [more] Identity Theft Prevention Tips and Instructions for Victims  Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation! [more] Water Cloudiness Does Not Impact Safety Every year there is work on the water supply system, typically in January.  During this time, there may be a slight and temporary change in your water.   This will not impact its safety or quality. [more] Vehicle Security Auto Burglaries and thefts from Autos are on the rise, Here is some Information for preventing crimes against your vehicle. [more] Calling 9-1-1 Use 9-1-1 to save a life, report a fire, stop a crime, report a suspicious persons or activity that is occurring (right now). 9-1-1 is the right number to call in an emergency when a prompt response is needed. [more] What are those Awesome Flowering Trees in Front of City Hall? The Palo Alto Tree Programs group responds to this repeating inquiry every year. "What are those awesome flowering trees in front of City Hall?" [more] Seasonal Trail Closures for Pearson-Arastradero Preserve Seasonal trails close any time rainfall exceeds one-half inch over 48 hours or 1 inch in seven days. Trails are then evaluated for reopening after 48 hours of no rain and reopened only when dry. ( visit the preserves and open space home page ) [more] West Bay Opera The second oldest opera company in the West, West Bay Opera performs in the Lucie Stern Community Theatre. ( more information about lucie stern theatre ) [more] Recreation in Palo Alto Palo Alto has an array of recreational amenities unusual for its size, including a Junior Museum and Zoo, a Children’s Theatre, and 53 tennis courts. ( visit the recreation in palo alto home page ) [more] Exercise Areas for Dogs Dog walk and off-leash exercise areas. ( visit the neighborhood parks home page ) [more] About Palo Alto Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is a community of approximately 61,200 residents ( visit the web site home page ) [more] Acceptable Use Accessibility Privacy Site Map Search A-Z Index Comment Form Missing Content Whom to Call   City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays