South Bay Parks & Open Spaces

Almaden Lake Park is San José's only park featuring a sand beach and swim area. Fish, boat, hike, wind surf, picnic and play volleyball or horseshoes.... More about Almaden Lake Park

Picnic Grounds

Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park embraces 3,600 acres of coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest, most of which... More about Castle Rock State Park

This popular 28-acre park includes acres of lawn that are ideal for family picnics, a lake, an amphitheater, lighted softball field, six lighted tennis... More about Cupertino Memorial Park

Discovery Meadow is at the southern end of the park, adjacent to the Children's Discovery Museum. It features a large expanse of lawn and is used extensively... More about Discovery Meadow

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place

Best Theme Park

Where else can one take flight under the... More about Gilroy Gardens

Guadalupe River Park is a three-mile ribbon of park land, currently being developed along the banks of the Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown San... More about Guadalupe River Park and Gardens

Welcome to Hellyer County Park and the Coyote Creek Parkway. This 354-acre urban park is located in the heart of Santa Clara County''s regional park system.... More about Hellyer County Park

Includes sports, music, educational, recreational and kids events. See www.hiddenvilla.org for more info.

Whether looking up into the heavens or down into the valley below, the views from the high point of Lick Observatory can't be beat on a clear day or night.... More about Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton

The Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park is available for dogs of all sizes, located just south of San Tomas Expressway... More about Los Gatos Creek Dog Park

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place

Best Place to Be Seen

Sure, people hit the Los Gatos Creek Trail... More about Los Gatos Creek Trail

Mission Statement To acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity; protect and restore the natural environment; and... More about Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District