Parks & Rec

Parks & Recreation

Go Play Outside!

Who knew Silicon Valley is an outdoor recreation wonderland? Well, we did. Check out our Parks and Rec section.

Alum Rock Park

A 140-plus-year-old stone bridge crosses Penitencia Creek in Alum Rock Park. Photo by Raul A./CC

A few miles from downtown San Jose, find history, wildlife, a diverse set of trails, and great picnic spots at California's oldest municipal park.

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

The Senador Mine Trail at Almaden Quicksilver. Photo by Don DeBold/CC 2.0 DEED.

Historic mine country.

Crystal Springs Regional Trail

Walking south on the Sawyer Camp section of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail. Credit: Mike Kahn.

Fifteen miles of Peninsula pretty.

Uvas Canyon County Park

Upper Falls is flowing after a rainy winter. Photo by Christian Yungert.

A hidden canyon full of waterfalls.

Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve

Wildflowers galore in the springtime. Credit: Cait Hutnik Open Space Authority

 

Cloverdale Ranch Preserve

Trail runner on scenic Wilburs Watch Trail. Photo by Teddy Miller/POST

A huge piece of coastal wonder

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Looking across Upper Lake and the easy-access Upper Lake Loop Trail. Photo courtesy Midpen Open Space

Lush redwood groves.

Calero County Park

Amazing but true: Calero County Park has ponds and a reservoir. Brendan Bane photo.

Hikers, horses and boaters welcome.

Bean Hollow SB

A 1-mile trail connects the main Bean Hollow beach and Pebble Beach. Molly Lautamo photo.

A miniature bay and bizarre rock formations.

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