***the lake itself is part of a community called HIDDEN LAKE as well*** OVERALL: Meh. Wouldn't go out of my way to drive here to walk; therefore the 4 stars rating. Due to being part of a community, there are a ton of guest parking (especially near the gates to this park) BUT if you keep driving, the parking lot for this "park" is on the outside (you turn in with the sign "HIDDEN PARK LAKE" in green lettering/tanish brown background and there are a few spots for you to pick from). Two stairways up to other flat cement ground trails. Very quarry lake vibes but not much water. Lake itself is a smaller circular flat cement ground leveled trail. Regarding up the stairs: One way does end up at another park whereas the other way just ends up in another neighborhood/main road. Lack of shade. Lots of ducks. There's few places to sit. Few trash bins. No visible toilets. read more

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Beautiful place to walk no restroom and limited parking look for all the turtles in the lake

Terrific place for an evening walk. Ducks , birds , walkers , also climb up and join the trail for a longer walk. Enjoy the amazing sunset . Generally ample parking read more

I absolutely love the beautiful aesthetic: greenery, center fountain, geese, high trail at the top, quaint houses. one circle around is about 0.3-0.4miles so on the smaller side. great for an afternoon stroll with family! no hills, bumps, wide road read more

Hidden Lake Park - Local Flavor Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Great little park. The parking lot is small but you can *usually* get a spot. It's actually just a big circle around a reclamation pond but it's a nice walk and there are a couple picnic tables and bbq's I think. It's a great place to push a stroller around and also to bring bikes for with little kids. read more

I don't really think this "lake" or "park" is nice or worth visiting. There's no shade. Lots of sleeping geese / ducks. Lots of their poop. A lot of red eared slider turtles, which are the most invasive species of turtles! I heard on youtube there are carp in the water. You're not supposed to fish here though. A bit of a walk up the stairs and you can get to a trail.. which is also hardly noteworthy. It was dry in 2021, and hardly any water flowing in Summer 2023. read more

Hidden Lake Park - Turtles, Pigeons, Ducks, and I hear there are carps in the water - Local Flavor Near Me - Milpitas, California

Great park to walk your dog. They say, just letting your dog out in the backyard is like reading the same book over and over and over again. Better that you bring your dog to an interesting place like hidden Lake. read more

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Can't believe its taken me this long to actually stop by this hidden little gem! I drove by countless times, but never took the time to stop and enjoy the park or the scenery. Hidden Lake Park is a brilliant tiny little neighborhood park well maintained by the city of Milpitas. The parking lot is tiny as well, so is the main park area by the lot. There are a few other pockets with tables and benches spread all around the park where one can hangout. This 6.5-acre park has 2 barbeque units, 3 tables, parking for 5, and a lake with ducks. A nice place to relax. Location: North Milpitas Boulevard between Escuela Parkway and Jacklin Road. - City of Milpitas https://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/milpitas/departments/recreation-services/parks/ There is a trail on the backside that can be accessed by two sets of stairs. I didn't get a chance to check it out, but it looks much longer and perhaps will need some more time to explore. read more

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This is a nice little park and lake situated along Berryessa Creek Trail (stairs connecting the park and trail). On North Milpitas Blvd, you'll find the entrance to a small parking lot with exactly 13 spaces for vehicles, plus one handicap spot. The park is an awesome place to go for a run, about one third of a mile around the lake, but a beautiful enough setting to take several laps and not get bored, and also easy to hop onto the Berryessa Creek Trail if you want to cover more ground. Very peaceful for sure. And there are two fountains in the middle of the lake that sprinkle cool drops of water on you along with the breeze if you're walking or running on the path around the lake on a hot day. There are so many birds here... ducks, geese, pigeons, birds I can't even name! They sleep and hangout over the rocks surrounding the lake, some almost camouflaged with the large jagged stones. And flocks of birds fly in circles over the lake before landing in the water, almost putting on a show for visitors, it's so beautiful.. especially the geese, they looked so graceful in the air. There are also a lot of turtles here. They bob their heads, floating and swimming near the edge of the water, some even climbing onto rocks and posing like baby statues. I've never seen so many turtles in a hidden neighborhood park, it was amazing. The lake is almost triangle shaped, with a concrete trail along the border. The side of the lake near the parking lot is fenced off, but the rest of the lake is open/unfenced. There is also a fence bordering the whole park, separating it from the neighborhood streets and homes. Three small picnic areas are situated on different corners of the lake, each with 2-3 picnic tables and seating, a couple of the picnic spaces providing comfortable shade for those warm sunny days. There are bird poop stains in some parts of the grounds, but it's not excessive like at some other parks (ie. Emma Prusch). And the scent of bird poop could only be smelled at one corner of the park, other than that, there were no unpleasant odors throughout the park, not even of the landfill of Milpitas, at least the day I visited. There's nothing I didn't like about this place. I think I found my new favorite local park! read more

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Walking around this lake is good for those who live around here. It takes about 0.4 miles to walk around it and it seems empty since it's just the lake, rocks, and the path. Really good if you want exercise, but not good, if you want to see more nature. read more

This is a nice spot on my way to work that I stopped by to get a quick walk. Very peaceful, it's nestled right in the middle of a residential neighborhood. I like it for a change up to my normal spots, it's just not very large so I have to do multiple laps to get the walk time/distance that I prefer. read more

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Second time coming to Hidden Lake Park and each time I kick myself in the butt for not making the drive more often. With a name like this, this tiny little park could easily be overlooked. Hidden right in the middle of residential property, I'd recommend you slowing down your speed to navigate better. The park is small in size so don't expect anything too hardcore when it comes to getting in a workout. There is an option of heading up the stairs and into another trail- I didn't explore but there were tons of visitors who did. 5 star kinda place with its kick back vibes but I deducted one star due to the crowdedness and the lack of people wearing masks. FYI- the restrooms always seem to be locked. Don't expect one to be available when coming here. read more

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A hidden gem I recently discovered despite living here all my life. Great place for a walk/run. Fully paved. Small parking lot in front. Dog friendly. Please don't feed the ducks/birds!! read more

Hidden Lake Park - Local Flavor Near Me - Milpitas, California

When my friend and I arrived on Saturday to watch the sunset, there was almost nobody else walking around this lake. We were fine with that since at least that meant we wouldn't have to squeeze through large crowds!...unless this lake really is hidden so not much people know about it, but we didn't have trouble finding it. Haha, but anyways!...I noticed there's not a lot of animals or much to see here around this lake compared to other lakes, but it was still very calm and nice. I'd recommend this place! It's a nice sized lake to walk around if you're in the mood for a good and somewhat short walk. The trail here is flat and it's a good place to watch the sunset and take pictures here too. The only downside about this lake is that there's not much to see or do here. read more

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Had a good walk around the hidden lake and it was so meditating view with the wild birds around Make sure to take a jacket, it gets cold at night read more

Hidden Lake Park - Fountain and sunset - Local Flavor Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Hidden Lake Park is the perfect name for this park because it's literally hidden. For many years, I never realized that Milpitas had it's own man made lake. I like going here because it's not far from my home, it's not crowded compared to other parks, there a good amount of parking, there are benches and tables near the parking lot, but they also have benches surrounding the lake as well. What I like most about the lake, is all of the birds you get to see and the water sprinklers. It's a nice place to wind down and relax after work or during the weekends. It's also dog friendly as well. If you want to go for a short walk or need a place to unwind, I definitely recommend stopping by this hidden park in Milpitas. read more

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A lovely spot for a hike! My best friend and I needed some catching up to do and Hidden Lake Park was the perfect fit. The scenery is nice and we loved being accompanied by all of the geese and ducks in the area :) The park is also connected to a trail that gives a nice view of the creek and the possibility of spotting large trains passing by; always something calming to look at. read more

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Very quiet and tiny area amidst the community housing. Geese , ducks and pigeons are a delight to see for little toddlers. Parking is limited and access to trail is limited. read more

Based on reviews, I expected the to be nice lake with park. It's less than half mile walk around. Mostly concrete with a couple bunches. Lots of birds and turtles though if you have children that like animals. Awesome spot if you live near by and want to walk over, but I wouldn't drive here just for this park. Its just too small and not enough grass or anything to keep my attention. Still I think it's nice they put a park so close to homes for people. read more

This place really is a hidden treasure. There's a little parking lot you can park for free at, and from there, it's a short walk to the lake. It's a really relaxing place to either read by the water, take a stroll around the body of water, people watch, etc. My favorite memory is seeing a turkey (if I remember correctly) chilling with the geese and blending in. read more

This is a walk your dog or try to get to ten thousand steps on your FitBit kind of park. It's a bit of a dinky neighborhood lake, nothing special about it. Of course it is beautiful -- everything in California is beautiful. But I wouldn't make a special trip out of your way to visit. But if you're in the neighborhood, get your step on. This place is just fine! read more

This is more of a pond than a lake, with about a 0.4 mile perimeter walking trail. It's really more of a residential park, with some public parking and a fenced perimeter. There is a nice bench seating area, and plenty of birds. It's a nice place to hang out for maybe around 30 min, but nothing here to do except admire the view for a bit. I imagine that sunsets here are beautiful. Still, a remarkable find in the middle of Milpitas. read more

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Like this small park. Compare with regular concept of park with includes grasses, trees. Here, you have water. About 90% of the part is water, lake. With a hiking trail surrounded. Really good place to walk. A good place to visit. read more

Hidden Lake Park - Local Flavor Near Me - Milpitas, California

This park is great. Benches near the water to chill. The man made lake is surrounded by a loop which is also hood for those looking to get their steps in. Adjacent to the lake there is another trail that goes N Abel St and N Milpitas Blvd. read more

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Great Place to hangout and have a peaceful time.I went there alone clicked a lot of photos loved my peaceful time read more

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Always love how honeysuckle smells. Perfect place to walk my dog without to many people. Hooooomanz There were some people fishing, and walking their dogs. The lake was small. I love water. There's some pretty flowers here, and ducks. There was some kind of construction/work going on this morning, but it didn't seem to take away from the peacefulness. I still really enjoyed it. read more

Truly a Hidden Lake in Milpitas, CA. This is a beautiful man-made lake in the middle of Milpitas. I would highly recommend anyone who is around the area to check this place out. Perfect for a date, hanging out with a friend or to walk your dog. There's a ton of birds so watch out for getting pooped on! The park is about ~0.4 miles/lap. There should be a sign near the parking lot to confirm this. Please note that this park is open from dawn to 10pm! read more

This is an amazing park, tucked in between two residential communities. The parking can get crowded and depending on the season - there would be a lot of ducks, and geese. It is an easy and flat walk around this man-made lake. The bonus is seeing the sun rising above Milpitas. read more

Great place to walk the dogs, Eat a meal, Was told by Milpitas park employee, that HOA had water plants removed. So they're not any more fish left in the the lake. No where for the fish to hide from birds . read more

This is one of Milpitas's hidden gems. It's a very safe and great looking ark if you're like me and want a little water with your park. You can walk or jog around the lake in a peaceful setting while taking in the view. If you are looking for a safe and peaceful place to exercise then stop by here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Just had my first jog here this morning! What a cute little place :) This land belongs to the geese, pigeons, and turtles! But they were nice enough to share the road so that I can jog on it. I will definitely be coming back! Bring doggy waste bags with you if you decide to bring your pup! They don't have extra bags here. read more

Hidden Lake Park - This here is pigeon and geese land :) - Local Flavor Near Me - Milpitas, California

Nice park , cool breeze and the scenery is very calming . If u go up the steps u can actually take a walk or nice bike ride.

Milpitas has grown into such a nice little community with a wonderful system of parks. We just welcomed a new member into our family - a 3 1/2 year old maltese-poodle mix. I've officially become a "dog person" - so I'm on the look out for places that are dog friendly and will allow her to stretch out her legs and run. I heard that Hidden Lake Park was one of those dog friendly places, so I decided to take my new puppy there to check it out. The park is snuggled between two Shapell town house complexes - so you may miss it. The perimeter of the park is enclosed by a fence. There's a pond in the middle of the park, complete with ducks and geese (stay away from the geese! They're mean!) The trail that goes around the pond is paved and the pond is encircled by jagged rocks to discourage wading or swimming (but who wants to swim in duck water? Yuck.) I thought, "Cool! an enclosed area for my puppy to run around in!" I also noticed that there's a dispenser of doggie doo-doo bags so that you can clean up after your puppy if it takes a dump. All went well with my puppy, until she spied the ducks in the water. I totally forgot that poodles were once used as hunting dogs and are used to jumping into the water. I thought that she would just stand on the shoreline and watch the ducks float by - but no...she climbed over the jagged rocks and made a leap into the cold, dirty pond water. All I can say is, "EWWWWWW!" Cold, wet, smelly dog. I still love her dearly, but I think that I'll be looking for another park to take her to. read more

A peaceful park that few know about. I've lived in the area all my life, and only recently discovered it through a friends review. You can easily miss it; it's set in from Milpitas Blvd. Berryessa Creek Trail forms the western boundary, with townhouses concealing it from view on the other sides. I parked in the small lot. A grassy area with some barbeques and picnic tables are nearby. Headed in a counterclockwise direction for a lazy walk around the lake. I had the park to myself; just me and a lot of birds with a few ducks that were concentrated along the north shore. Adjacent is a bench dedicated to the memory of Michael Wells. A little ways after that is a pier, and staircases that lead to the Berryessa Creek Trail. Two water fountains spray out from the lake. Another picnic area with a lone table completed the stroll. It' was roughly a fifteen minute walk; a perfect quick break if you happen to be passing through. read more

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Haha "hidden" I get it. You can easily miss the entrance if you don't pay attention going north on N Milpitas Blvd. The lake is tucked between two residential communities. It can be a relaxing walk around the pond. There are ducks and geese occasionally. It's quaint with no frills. Outdoor space and recreational area are always welcome in my book. read more

Hidden indeed! My gps brought me to different places every time that I got lost and put the same address again and again was transported to different locations. Finally got there, easy parking as was almost empty, only one person fishing and a couple fishing love. It could be a great place to run or walk but not for a picnic or just spending much time as really stinks. Now I get this Milpitas thing...is sad as is a beautiful place but the smell is terrible (for my sensitive nose at least). If you can pass that, this is a nice place to go and have a short hike or lazy time reading a book in solitude. read more

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Cute little safe lake in Milpitas. I like to come out here for a quick jog. Don't expect the lake to be super big! read more

Hidden Lake Park - Local Flavor Near Me - Milpitas, California

Pretty small park in the neighborhood. Lots of birds but decent number of chairs to sit and chill. Not super clean, but not too bad either!

It a beautiful park. It's not to big or too small. My son and I enjoyed running around. My son loved looking at all the ducks and turtles around in the park. Just not too happy with the pre-teens harassing the wild life. I guess dude that it would impress his girl scaring the crap of the turtles.... while she would vape away..... really sad out come of our youth.... read more

I have been living in North San Jose for years and have only discovered this place a few days ago. It's such a beautiful, small, hidden acclamation in "stinky Milpitas" (sorry.) It's a random lake in the middle of the hustle and bustle central Milpitas. You'll find residential homes surrounding the lake but distant enough without bothering the residents. But Lo and behold! I came for a run and found turtles, geese, fishes, and birds... plenty of them! As I was running, I found a turtle in the middle of the loop and pushed it aside with my shoe lol, so be careful! It's a gem and a nice touch to the area. I'm hoping to find more "hidden" trails and lakes onwards. read more