Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park is a 6,695 acre regional recreation area, nestled in the hills east of Gilroy featuring a 449 acre lake for fishing and boating.
Ulistac Natural Area is the only dedicated natural open space in the City of Santa Clara, and a regional and cultural resource for all of us. People from all over the region come to enjoy the diverse California native plant habitats and the ecosystems they support while walking, jogging, taking photographs, bicycling, bird watching, and just finding a serene respite from their busy lives.
Salt Pond A8 is a part of the South San Francisco Bay salt ponds restoration project. These ponds are located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, including areas near Alviso, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. The restoration project aims to convert former industrial salt ponds back into tidal marshes and wetlands, benefiting the ecosystem and providing habitat for various wildlife.
Byxbee Park is an environment that is a wonderful place to enjoy nature, and a place where one can reflect upon the interweaving of nature with the imagination and creativity of people, thereby, appreciating more profoundly the wonder and value of both.
Baylands Park provides over 70 acres of developed parkland offering active recreation, pathways and picnic areas for families and large groups. An additional 105 acres of seasonal wetlands is protected as a wetlands preserve, providing habitat for plants and wildlife. An additional 105 acres of seasonal wetlands is protected as a Wetlands Preserve providing habitat for plants and wildlife.
Shoreline Park and Lake is a popular recreational area located in Mountain View, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The park covers over 750 acres and features a wide range of outdoor activities and amenities.
The Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a 1,189-acre nature preserve located in Palo Alto, California. The preserve is a joint venture between the City of Palo Alto and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and features a variety of habitats, including grasslands, oak woodlands, and riparian corridors.
The Arastradero Preserve Loop Vista Point is a scenic overlook located in the Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, California. The preserve covers over 400 acres and features a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
Cuesta Park is a public park located in Mountain View, California. The park covers an area of approximately 9 acres and features a variety of amenities and recreational opportunities. It offers a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.
The Rancho San Antonio Preserve is a 3,988-acre nature preserve located in Cupertino, California. It is owned and managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and nature observation.
Hidden Villa is a non-profit educational organization and organic farm located in Los Altos Hills, California. In addition to its farm and educational programs, Hidden Villa also offers visitors the opportunity to explore its hiking trails. The trails wind through the organization's 1,600-acre property, providing visitors with the opportunity to experience a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and riparian areas.
The Rhus Ridge Trailhead is a popular hiking destination located in Los Altos Hills, California. The trailhead provides access to the Rhus Ridge Trail, a scenic hiking trail that winds through the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The trail is approximately 3 miles long and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Bay Area and the Pacific Ocean.
Henry W. Coe State Park is a large wilderness park located in the foothills of the Diablo Range in northern California, about 20 miles southeast of San Jose. The park covers over 87,000 acres and contains over 250 miles of hiking trails, making it the largest state park in Northern California.
Sandy Wool Lake is a small lake located in Ed R. Levin County Park, which is situated in Milpitas, California. The lake is named after Sandy Wool, a local conservationist and advocate for park development.
Lexington Reservoir County Park is a beautiful and scenic 950 acre park and reservoir just minutes from the urban centers of Santa Clara County. The park includes the 338 acre man-made reservoir available for shoreline fishing. The County park is also part of a chain of parks and open spaces connected by the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve has six miles of hiking and equestrian trails that meander along cool perennial creeks and through 1,430 acres of a second-growth redwood forest, extensive areas of Douglas fir and oak woodland. Higher elevations offer expansive views of the Sierra Azul Range.
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is a place of rolling grasslands, dense creekside forests and spectacular vistas. The preserve encompasses the upper Stevens Creek watershed from Monte Bello Ridge to Skyline Ridge. The 3,436-acre preserve is one of Midpen's richest in wildlife and ecosystem diversity.
Rosendin Park is a small quiet section of Anderson Lake County Park in Morgan Hill. The park has a seasonal pond which is surrounded by rolling hills of oak savanna, gray pine, chaparral and grassland. There are nice views of the reservoir, the dam, a wide variety of birds, wildflowers and Mount Hamilton.
