Sits on the southern edge of the Silicon Valley and encompasses 3,977 acres, occupying a majority of the Capitancillos Ridge.

"This bayside park provides opportunities for picnicking and birdwatching, as well as access to other public lands for seasonal hiking and mountain bicycling."

"The County's largest and most popular reservoir provides opportunities for both power and non-power boating, and fishing. Shady oaks shelter shoreline picnic areas along the western shore and at the Woodchoppers area. Group and family picnic sites are available below the dam on Coyote Creek."

"Calero Reservoir offers a variety of water recreation including fishing, power and non-power boating, and jet skiing. The "back country" offers miles of hiking and equestrian trails among the rolling grasslands and oak woodlands. The park's serpentine ridges offer spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley. Horse stables and trail rides are available."

"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 has been left in its wild, natural state. Steep canyons are sprinkled with unusual rock formations that are popular with rock climbers."

"This beautiful and scenic 650 acre park and reservoir is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Morgan Hill. The reservoir's rural setting is located just minutes from Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The park includes the 269 acre man-made reservoir available for non-motorized boat use and fishing."

"This scenic parkway meanders along Coyote Creek for 15 miles. The north portion features a paved multi-use trail popular with bicyclists, rollerbladers, and hikers. South of Metcalf Road, an equestrian trail parallels the paved trail."

"Coyote Hellyer includes such recreational amenities as group and family picnic areas, a small lake for boating and fishing, a visitor center and nature trail. The park's most unique feature is its Olympic-size bicycle racing track.

"Located in a secluded valley in the southeast foothills, Coyote Lake Park offers the County's only shoreline camping area. The park also provides opportunities for picnicking, fishing, sailing, powerboating, waterskiing, and jet skiing."

"This park offers an 18-hole golf course, boating, picnicking, youth group camping, a children's play area, hang gliding, and 16 miles of rugged hiking and equestrian trails. A favorite hiking destination is Monument Peak for unparalleled valley and bay vistas.

"The County's only publicly owned firing range provides opportunities for trap and skeet, as well as rifle and pistol shooting. League activity and special events take place year-round."

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"Grant's 40 mile trail system is a favorite destination for both mountain bicyclists and equestrians. The park's oak trees and rolling grasslands provide some of the finest opportunities for picnicking, camping, and star gazing.

"A popular destination for rowing, sailing and windsurfing, this park offers an easy getaway from the west valley area. Lexington also serves as a trailhead for the Los Gatos Creek Trail which runs from the reservoir through the cities of Los Gatos, Campbell, and San Jose."

"The Los Gatos Creek Streamside Trail is one of the most popular multi-use trails in the Bay Area."

The District's purpose is to create a regional greenbelt of open space lands, linking District preserves with other public parklands. Over 42,000 acres of foothill and bay land preserves between the San Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

"Off-road excitement awaits in the scenic east foothills for ATV, ATC, and motocross riders. The park also offers a mini motocross track, an oval track,18 miles of trails, and two trails event courses."

"One of the County's most majestic parks, Mt. Madonna is dominated by the redwood forest characteristic of the Santa Cruz Mountain range. The park also offers one of the County's few ocean vistas. Popular attractions are camping, extensive hiking and equestrian trails, Miller House ruins, and a rare herd of white fallow deer."

"This four mile trail follows Penitencia Creek from the 700 acre Alum Rock Regional Park (City of San Jose) to its confluence with Coyote Creek. The trail is incomplete at this time, however, a majority of the trail is developed and is open to public use ..."

"Rancho is a favorite site for joggers and hikers, serving as a gateway to the extensive trail system of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The park also includes areas for non-power remote control model airplanes and an informal playfield."

"Primarily redwood forest, Sanborn has miles of hiking trails, many group picnic sites, walk-in campsites, and an RV campground. Unique to this location are our "partners in the park," the Youth Science Institute, and the American Youth Hostel."

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"Located among the rolling hills of the Almaden Valley, this park features an 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, an archery range, and miles of trails for hikers and equestrians. The 1,155 foot Coyote Peak offers spectacular views of the valley below."

"The beautiful 1,042-acre Stevens Creek Park offers widely diverse recreational amenities, including the 93-acre reservoir. The 1,095-acre Upper Stevens Creek Park offers lush, densely wooded trails for a variety of users. They're magnets for hikers, bicyclists, picnickers, equestrians, water recreationists and nature lovers."

"Operated by the City of Sunnyvale, this park has a unique blending of natural preserved wetland areas, with the picnic and playground features of a traditional community park. Adjacent to the park is the Twin Creeks Sports complex."

"Springtime is the most popular season to enjoy the cascading waterfalls and streamside trails in this secluded canyon park. Year-round attractions include camping, picnicking, abundant wildlife, and seven miles of hiking trails."

"This greenbelt preserve is operated by the City of Gilroy. The Uvas Creek, which meanders through the center of the preserve, is its defining characteristic. A paved trail runs for 1.9 miles along the boundary of the preserve."

"Located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this reservoir offers opportunities for non-power boating, picnicking, and fishing."

"The most popular of all of the County parks, Vasona is a getaway in the heart of the valley. The lake provides fishing as well as paddle boat and rowboat rentals. Picnicking, a lakefront children's playground, and the miniature railroad are other family attractions."

"Once the grand estate of Senator James Phelan, Montalvo offers a peaceful environment among formal gardens. The expansive lawn area is a favorite site for outdoor weddings. There are also miles of hiking trails within the park grounds. The Villa itself is operated by the Villa Montalvo Association and is the site of summer concerts."