Town Historian Nancy Lund
Nancy Lund shares some history of this park. It was scheduled for development, including a motel. The Town of Portola Valley purchased it for Town Open Space, using funds donated by Tom Ford and others. As the major donor, Tom Ford was asked to name the park. He named it after his mother. Dorothy Ford Park, Portola Valley Alpine Road Scenic Corridor. 7/23/2022, 9:21 am.