One of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s premier sites and 100 years old, Hakone is one of the old Japanese estate, retreat and gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Hakone has also been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2013. 18 acres of magnificent beauty is nestled in the verdant hills of Saratoga overlooking Silicon Valley.
Villa Montalvo is an 166 acre park offering a peaceful environment among formal gardens. The Montalvo Arts Center has continued to nurture this artistic oasis and provides opportunities for creation and presentation of arts of all types.
Located on the urban fringe and extending towards Mt. Eden Road to the south and Stevens Creek County Park to the west, the 739-acre Preserve offers a variety of experiences to hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Local visitors will find Fremont Older Open Space Preserve of particular interest because of its proximity and richness in local history.
Sanborn County Park is a 3453acre public park situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park is heavily forested and offers hiking and other generally low intensity outdoor uses. There are abundant mixed forest locales having Coast live oak, Pacific madrone, Big leaf maple and Tanbark oak.
Kevin Moran Park is a beautiful 10.3-acre park having 2 children's play areas with age appropriate play equipment. Newly renovated, Kevin Moran Park has picnic tables, benches, drinking fountain, 1/2 court basketball, a tennis court, 2 bocce ball courts, a meditation garden, perimeter pathway with 4 par course stations, grass turf areas, security lighting, and restrooms.
Azule Park is a 4.3 acre park featuring 2 playground areas, 4 par course stations, and a turf area. There are 3 small picnic areas with BBQ, a horseshoe pit, and a tennis court that are reservable with advance reservations. Facility Rental Discounts. This neighborhood park does not have restroom facilities.
Saratoga Quarry Park is a portal to the past and a gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains, as well as a place to explore, play, and learn. Explore the trails of this former quarry site to uncover a wealth of cultural and natural resources. The tranquil and picturesque 64-acre property is a natural haven from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.
