... Stretch your legs and snap some pics of the impressive views at Palo Alto's Foothills Park, now open to the public for the first time in over 50 years. (Courtesy of @galit_bar_fuertis) 21 Fun Things to Do This Week (1.4.21) By Jan 03, 2021 New year, new terrain? Yep, after more than 50 years, Palo Alto's Foothills Park has opened to the public with 1,400 acres of chaparral, woodlands, fields, streams, and a lake for your exploration. Plus, subscribe for weekly takeout meals from your favorite San Francisco restaurants; sign up for Lines Ballet's All You Can Dance; and run a 5K or 15K with hot chocolate at the finish line.