Such a pretty little park. There's a small creek running through it and a nice little bridge…read more I have to tell you, if you like the idea of a fall stroll this is your park. When it's a little foggy, overcast, or even a tad on the rainy side, this is the best park for a quick ramble. Trust me.

This is a small but beautiful park with plenty of appealing features including a bridge at the…read moreentrance with the Saratoga Creek running underneath, picnic tables and seating, a grassy field, a volleyball net set up, a playground for the kids with swings and climbing structures, and a woodsy area in the back which is gorgeous in autumn with all the fallen leaves from the various trees and the colors of the season creating lovely scenery. The trail on the border was not the sturdiest path, with large rocks protruding from the dirt and warning signs posted to "enter at your own risk". But I was still able to get a good run in while exploring the park, extending to the neighborhood since, again, the park is small. There were several porta potties on site, as well as a parking lot for convenience. Such a carefree and relaxing atmosphere, with the adorable shops and eateries of Big Basin Way just around the corner.

Medium sized local park next to the highway with a good variety of things to do - play structure,…read moretennis courts, basketball courts, paved loop for walking/rollerblading/running, big grassy field in the middle, lots of trees for shade and picnicking, and even has a little library (free books to borrow) with a lovely reading garden. Parking is not too bad, just along the street.

Beautiful park Bathrooms are down…read more Women's is permanently locked And the Mens had shit everywhere So....

Such a tranquil place to stroll along during an early Saturday morning. We loved all the beauty of…read morethis Japanese garden. Tucked away in the hills off Saratoga, my family and I fell in love with this estate.

Somebody as Hakone Gardens needs to update the website and social media better when the cherry…read moreblossoms bloom. I drove 45 minutes to Hakone Gardens recently at the end of March and found out that most of the cherry blossoms were gone. I was like whaaaa....I usually go during the end of March and they would be in full bloom. Apparently, they bloomed earlier this year. I was looking forward to seeing the wonderful pink color all around. Anyways, Hakone is still a treat to walk around and is very nice when the flowers are blooming. I love sitting near the beginning of the trail and looking at the ponds, bridge, koi fish and all the trees. It transports me to Japan without the airfare and passport. Parking can be difficult on busy days and will be waiting for awhile for someone to leave. Gift shop is cute and there are many cute finds in there. Admission is now $12 but parking is still free.

We are so lucky to have such a beautiful place near-by. Since the pandemic, it has become our…read moreweekly routine to hike here multiple times a week in the early mornings. This is a very popular venue for weddings and special events especially on weekends. For early birds like us, we get to enjoy the fresh air, quietness and peacefulness in the gorgeous environment, a real treat to the body and mind. We hope to keep up our weekly activities and very appreciative of the wonderful gift.

This is Leland Stanford's first residence in California and the grounds are so beautiful! It's…read moreclose to Saratoga and they have great walking trails and you can get a ton of steps in. The house itself is an architectural masterpiece and it's nicely preserved and full of art. The parking is challenging but it's worth it to experience this beautiful palace!

I love this hike! It's free to park and enter, and it's beautiful and mostly shaded…read more We took our bob stroller, and it worked great- a few difficult places but overall totally fine! There are other hikers but it didn't feel overcrowded, they have picnic areas and toilets at the beginning. If your adventurous you can make it all the way to Sanborn, we never made it that far. Beautiful hike though, there's a labyrinth, bridges, benches and other little mini milestones you come across, I like having a destination so that worked well.

First hike of 2025 was here, and I'm really glad that I was able to come here. Big shoutout goes to…read morethe City of Saratoga and Public Works for keeping these trails open even on official holidays like today, on New Year's Day. There are endless amounts of trails that you can look towards -- some roll around in a circle, and some lead all the way to Sanborn County Park. While many people say these trails go nowhere, they do lead to the opening of trails that lead into the Santa Cruz Mountains. The only improvement that I would give to this park is the narrowness of some of the trails that we had to encounter -- and while there were spectacular views of the South Bay, what was lackluster and disappointing was the fact that there were barely any labels that were telling us where we were going. The bridges were a very good view of how close or how far we were from the very beginning of the entrance of the park, however, so that was a very good sign. If you're looking for a park that challenges you as much as going to Almaden Quicksilver Park, but without driving so far, then the Saratoga Quarry Park is just for you. I'll definitely be back to challenge myself to climb these hiking paths more.

A lovely and peaceful county park in the foothills of Saratoga. Getting here is a pretty easy shot…read moreup highway 9 before it gets too windy, though there are still many curves. Since it's a County Park, there is a $6 entry fee, though you can also park outside of the park and still enjoy the trials. The outside parking is quite far from the actual entrance, so I wouldn't park there if you're trying to enjoy the picnic or main grounds. There are a couple of easier short trails, and then some longer steep trails, but not a ton in between. Parts of the park are ADA accessible, including the deck in the circle of trees. There are a good number of picnic tables and picnic areas, with many of the picnic tables having charcoal grills at them. I was here on a warm winter day and some were in use, but most were open. One of the parking lots was closed when we were there, but there was still plenty of parking since it was winter.

Pine in the Ass…read more +3,400-acre park located in the Santa Cruz Mountains that's just a short--but windy--drive from Downtown Saratoga along scenic Hwy 9. The Good: * It seems like they've upgraded their parking situation quite a bit, as they have several large lots. * Restrooms in aforementioned parking lots * RV camping year-round (check website) * Hike-in Campsites (check website) * Open picnic tables and reservable areas * Leashed dogs okay on certain trails (check signage) * Equestrian trails okay (check map) * Biking (check maps) * Good place to see salamanders thanks to the lake * 22 miles of trails The Meh: * $6 entrance fee * We did a nearly five-mile loop (look up San Andrea & Madrone Loop on AllTrails), and I just found the trails to be pretty mundane and not nearly as exciting as other parks we've visited recently. The Ugly: * Why do they have to have the parking machine at the entrance of the park? This just causes traffic to back up unnecessarily as everyone has to stop, get out, pay, get back in their car, and then drive off. Seems like a silly place to put them, but what do I know? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Not a bad park overall (probably 3.5*) but just didn't have that "can't wait to come back" feeling that I usually get after a nice hike.

This use to be a quiet peaceful park. Now all you can hear is the pickleball court!!…read more If you want to have a birthday party or event here don't! The pickleball courts are right next to the bbq's and tables and that's all you will hear. The noise pads that were suppose to dampen the sound actually made the court louder and bolder. The sound is not covered on top only on the sides and have been poorly installed. The residents that live near the court are pissed because all you can hear is the pickleball noise inside their homes. You can't go outside without having a headache now. Soccer, volleyball, baseball, and other sports do not penetrate into your home! Pickleball does even with all the doors and windows shut in your home. Not enough is being done to litigate sound reduction. There quality of life has juristically changed for many residents and people who come to the park daily. Requesting permanent removal of the Saratoga pickle ball court for everyone's sanity. Thank you for listening.

This park has 2 pickleball courts, a community garden, nice public bathrooms, a gorgeous big green…read morelawn, drinking fountains and places to fill up your water bottle. It's good for walking and exercising in a gentle way lots of squirrels and sweet gentle dogs. People are chill. Good place to come and be healthy

The low number of reviews here tells you what an undiscovered gem this park is…read more The only knock I have on this park is that is next to the expressway intends to be noisy. The park is narrow and long and has dozens and dozens of redwood trees. There is lots of grass. There are picnic tables. There are bathrooms. There are water fountains. As a dog lover I also love the dog park at the West end of the park. It's very chill compared to other dog parks.

Be careful letting your dog play off Leash in the park. My 35 lb 7 yr old dog was badly bitten by…read moreone of two off-leash German shepherds with big collars labeled "mayhem" and "kaos" ( not my misspelling). I walked away with blood on myself and my dog and $1200 vet bill. No sympathy from the play group who minimized the whole thing. One jerk even said "just put super glue on it, that's what the vet will do". I will never go back. No use trying to enlighten assholes. This was a group that meets the afternoons around 5:00. I am happy my dog is doing well - I still am not over it.

Needed to rest, so I looked up a nice park. Lots of kid playground and lots of places benches along…read morethe park for parents to sit down and relaxe. I'm neither a parent or a kid. I'm just an adult who needed to wait had time to kill but with a fun twist in my life. I needed a short burst exercise so I did some steps on the step Benches. Had so much fun. Waking up. 10/10 awesome park

Found this park on TikTok and finally got to check it out...It was really cute and I loved how…read morecolorful everything was. The butterfly theme and little farmers theme were a nice touch. The park was clean and the other families there were really nice too. The only downside was there were no restrooms, which was a bit of a bummer since I rode my bike there. Other than that, I'd definitely bring my daughter back on occasion as it isn't the closest park.

A very popular park for picnics, biking and walking…read more I've been going to this park ever since I was a child. The playgrounds were great when I was a kid and they still are today. Always great to see birdlife here: geese, coots, ducks, grebes, herons and an occasional hawk. Very popular with dog walkers on a leash (the dogs, not the people ). Recommendation: The park officials would be praised if they organized a separate trail track for humans and bicyclists. It would make both walkers and bicyclists so very happy. This park's popularity makes it crowded at times. Especially weekends.

Is it just me or did this place go down hill? The grass area does not seem to be maintained at…read moreall. It's not leveled, tree trimmings and dead grass everywhere. Paid the $6 parking fee to enter and left 10 mins later. Went to a local park in Saratoga that had beautiful grass. Didn't pay parking. Laid out a picnic blanket to have lunch.