Portola Valley at 60. What makes Portola Valley special? Volunteers Charlie Krenz and Ateret Haselkorn asked a diverse group of residents this question. The answers highlighted the sense of community, natural beauty, and positivity that are central to life in the Town. Watch the Video

Surrounded by wooded hills, this pristine and picturesque town of 4500 residents is located just west of Stanford University in a green and gold valley astride the world-famous San Andreas Fault. The Town values its environmental and historic heritage, its excellent public schools and its economical Town government supported by a multitude of ...

Portola Valley, California, sits in a peaceful valley astride the San Andreas Fault, one of the most dangerous earthquake faults in the world. Since incorporation in 1964, development has been slow and the town has kept a rural ambiance reminiscent of days gone by.

Jan 28, 2025 · Incorporated in 1964, the Town of Portola Valley is a General Law City, operating under a Council-Manager form of governance. An ancient proverb says, "In the multitude of counselors there is accomplishment."

Oct 1, 2024 · Location: Historic Schoolhouse 765 Portola Road Portola Valley, California 94028; Recording https://youtu.be/04wKhjnyhDI

Jan 28, 2025 · Notice from The Town of Portola Valley Please Disregard Previous Town Council Special Meeting Notification. 11/14/2024 9:50 AM. Wildfire Preparedness Committee Tip - Red Flag Warnings. 11/12/2024 11:00 AM. Upcoming Turf Renovations and Field Closures. 11/11/2024 11:00 AM. Portola Valley Update November 7, 2024. 11/07/2024 11:00 AM

The Town Council's participation in regional groups is essential to ensuring that Portola Valley residents have a voice in regional matters, which often benefits the Town through access to grant funds.

When Portola Valley was incorporated in 1964, one of the goals of the Town was to create the spirit of community and to build camaraderie among the residents. The volunteer committees which were created out of this vision now sponsor numerous events and programs, including hikes, picnics, music recitals, art exhibits, speakers' evenings, book ...

The Town of Portola Valley offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and programs for residents to enjoy. The Town's state-of-the-art Town Center was designed and constructed utilizing the latest technology in sustainable construction, and has become a hub of activity for people of all ages!

Jan 21, 2025 · Portola Valley, CA 765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028. Phone (650) 851-1700. Town Hall hours of operation: M-TH 8:30 am-12 pm. Lobby Closed every Friday. Building & Planning permit hours: M-TH: 8:30 to 12 . Keep in Touch.