I love this park. Especially in the spring time, when things are green and the wildlife is out and…read moreabout feasting on new growth. It is peaceful here and not a far drive from residential areas. A nice escape for a day or even an hour.

This is a great 2 mile loop walk. There is plenty of FREE parking…read more The trail has a tiny bit of incline for those walking with strollers or wheelchairs. The trail has minimal shade so make sure to wear a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. There are portable toilets. If you are a hiker, there are different trails to choose from. The popular one is the steep one that leads you to the top and has a beautiful view. The hike has no shade so definitely wear sunscreen and a hat. Dogs, horses, carriers, strollers, wheelchairs, bikes are all welcome. There's a sign at the entrance that lets you know what time they are closing.

We entered from the very steep paved hill (behind Ladera). It'll test your stamina to go uphill…read more Once you made it, it has a nice view of Morgan Hill and with 2 slides. The first slide is shorter and the 2nd slide is more windy and longer. It's pretty fun to go down the slides and enjoy the view. You can follow the trail to hike down the other side. It's a great little hiking trail to explore the view and it's not crowded.

Cute little park hidden behind downtown Morgan hill. There are two points of entry - one with a…read moresteep dirt path, and the other a steep paved hill. On the top there are work out areas that you can use to do cricut workouts. There are also some fun slides to go down - one long and one short. If you go with kids, would recommend an adult to go down with them. One certain days you can see cows across the fence as well. Cute little hidden gem!

Back Valley Located…read morebetween San José and Morgan Hill is a gorgeous ±348-acre park that offers a no-frills hiking experience and superlative views of The Valley. This is one of OSP's smallest parks, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in quality. The Good: * Free to visit! * Mountain biking on certain trails (check map & signage) * Horseback riding on certain trails (check map & signage) * Restrooms in the parking lot * Picnic tables along the trails * The Arrowhead Trail Loop (±4 miles) is fairly easy, but does have a few decent uphills. However, we did it with three young children of varying ages, so it really wasn't an issue. * Great place for wildflower viewing--especially one year we barely had to leave the parking lot to be ensconced in Poppies! The Meh: * No dogs allowed * No trash cans, so pack it in and pack it out The Ugly: * The parking lot seems to have doubled since the last time we were here, which is a good thing because it used to fill up fast. It is still fairly small and only holds 27 cars--assuming no horse trailers are parked. There is also NO parking on Palm Ave. Conclusion: Small but mighty!

I hiked Sat 4/17/21 at Coyote Valley OSP, Morgan Hill. It's a 40min drive from North Fremont, Free…read moreparking, but on Saturdays have to be there before 8am. Park opens 7am-Sunset. Only 1 unisex vault toilet, it had tp and hand sanitizer. We did the 4mile loop hike: Heart's Delight Trail and Arrowhead Loop Trai, it's a One-Way trail due to Covid19. Gentle hills so there is climbing, they call it challenging, but it's really just moderate. Some views. Nice short hike in Morgan Hill.

For those headed to Rte 5 from the South Bay, you've likely passed Pacheco State Park on Hwy 152…read morebefore descending to the San Luis Reservoir. (But don't blink, or you'll miss the exit). Despite the unassuming entrance, it's a surprisingly large and beautiful park. Like a lot of hikes in the Diablo range, your experience will depend much on the season. Summer here is to be avoided, unless you are a heat-freak (or masochist). Fall and winter are much better, but still brown with a capital B. Spring, however, is the time to see sprouting trees and hills bathed in green. I went here with hiking buddy M in early March, and conditions were absolutely ideal. Some wildflowers were already out; and we spotted munching elk on an adjacent hillside (They scattered quickly.) The weather was sunny, windy, and in the 60s. Just gorgeous. (Photos added). Trail junctions were well-marked, but some trails were so faint they sometimes faded into pasture. (For those who want to hike on anything but primary fire roads, a navigation device is recommended.) We had excellent trail maps on our phones, so we were able to explore some more remote trails. Note: Being next to Henry Coe State Park, I had thought to call this a "mini Coe" but that's not accurate. It feels a little less wild and is windier (a wind farm borders the eastern side). Believe it or not, my biggest issue with the park was in leaving. To get back to the Bay Area - and starting from a dead stop - we had to cross two lanes of busy, eastbound traffic on Hwy 152 while also merging with two lanes of 70 mph traffic heading the other way. Patience pants were required, size XL. Hiking Spot Checklist: -- Parking: Self-register lot (paid) after entering gate, but there's also free parking 0.1 mi away (outside the gate) -- Bathrooms: Pit toilets at main entrance -- Potable water provided: No (bring plenty, especially in summer) -- Maps provided: Yes (but not very good); bring good maps on your phone -- Highlights: Unspoiled oak woodland and expansive views

Without GPS you would be completely lost hiking these trails. At least 40% of the trails are…read morebeautifully overgrown with wildflowers. There are at least a dozen places to make a wrong turn, but as long as you're not in a hurry, the wrong turn will likely leave you to a steep beautiful hillside. I did this hike on a beautifully sunny and cool April 1st. On a blazing hot day I think it would be miserable unless you have a good hat and plenty of water. Almost zero cover. April 1st 2023, the wildflowers were amazing. So many wildflowers that you couldn't find the trail. Check out my GPS track for this trail and you'll see how chaotic it got. But all the time it was amazing and beautiful.

This is a small park near the Nob Hill Trail Park. There is a really nice picnic area, and it…read moreboasts the Peace bridge. It is a peaceful area with the mountains in the background.Some educational signs and a bronze statue of the California grey fox are there too.Nice photo opportunity when the weather is right.

We use it for dog walking. Obviously many others do too - lotsa p-mail for the pup to read and…read moreanswer. Always poop bags there in case I forget to take my own.

I love this park. Nice equipment. A gated toddler area. A walking path around the park out of the…read moreway of the play structures. Only real down fall to this park like others in this city, there is no bathroom so plan yourself and your kids ahead of time. Awesome park otherwise.

Lots of walking/biking paths, grassy area, playgrounds. Grand likes the dinosaurs. Lots of trees…read more What's not to like?

During shelter in place, my son and I would go here to kick around a soccer ball and walk around…read morethe trail. The trail circles around the park and connects to other trails. We had a picnic on the field one day and do not recommend it because there are wasps that circle you. There are dandelions there, so it will be a cute photo opt for your children to blow them and take a picture. The playground was closed off due to SIP, yet there were still children playing on it with parents near by. When children slide down, the slide is high from the ground. I wouldn't recommend the slides for a toddler.

Very average for a park. Has some swings, slides and sand area. Has a bench and water fountain…read more There is really not much to write about it. I go during the day time and it seems very empty with only one or two other families here. It is a big park to walk around or bike around it. There also looks like on the other side as if there is a basketball court.

I like both play areas. They are perfect for my grandchildren who are 2 & 4 years.The sand is…read moredifferent than tanbark or soft padding. When we got home I had four shoes full. I give it 3.5 stars Because there are no restrooms.