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Los Altos Hills resident Kristen Zuraek’s horse stares at her as vehicles line Page Mill Road outside her house. Visitors of nearby Foothills Park have been parking haphazardly outside the Palo Alto preserve’s entrance since Jan. 9, the day Palo Alto began restricting vehicle access on weekends and holidays.
Since opened to the general public Dec. 17, Foothills Park has become “like Disneyland,” “Golden Gate Park” and “a tourist trap,” according to participants at last week’s Palo Alto City Council meeting.
“What I saw there is – you know, it’s not supposed to be an amusement park. At least most people don’t think it’s supposed to be an amusement park. It’s inconsistent with being a preserve,” Councilmember Eric Filseth said. “So I think we need to move forward on trying to get this under control.” ....

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