What are the park's hours of operation?

The park is open from 8 AM to sunset, 365 days a year.

Are dogs allowed in the park?

Yes, dogs are allowed in the park but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Where are you located?

We are located at 3100 Calaveras Rd.

Are there picnic areas and restrooms available?

Yes, there are picnic areas and restrooms available throughout the park.

Can I reserve a picnic area or campsite?

Yes, you can reserve a picnic area or campsite by calling our office or booking online.

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Ed R. Levin County Park, a popular Tourist Attraction in the heart of Milpitas, California, offers a wide range of activities and amenities for visitors of all ages. As a renowned Bird Watching Area, our park is a haven for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Get ready to explore over 1,200 acres of scenic trails perfect for Cycling and Hiking. Our park also features a beautiful Dog Park where your furry friends can run and play freely. Tee off at our challenging Golf Course, or simply relax with family and friends at one of our many Picnic Grounds. The kids will love our exciting Playground, while volleyball enthusiasts can enjoy a game or two on our Volleyball Court. With its natural beauty, diverse amenities, and endless recreational opportunities, Ed R. Levin County Park is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for a fun-filled day trip or outing. Visit us today and experience the great outdoors like never before!

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This 1,500-acre park offers stunning views of the Milpitas foothills, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Visitors praise the park's cleanliness, scenic beauty, and variety of trails for hikers of all levels. It's a great spot for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape from the city.

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Shiv Ganesh -Local Guide

5 years ago

This place has a park and remember you need some change to park your vehicle. So carry some $6 I suppose. So the list of aminities is as follows.1. Parking - Pleanty of space with disbled parking as well.2. Children friendly3. Multiple trails along with...Read More

Sankha Hota -Local Guide

7 months ago

I often visit this park in Milpitas and like the area very much. Many small distance hiking trails over the rolling hills. Two small ponds/lakes and plenty of birds to see. I am a passionate photographer and this place is crowded at times when the...Read More

Lei Yue -Local Guide

8 months ago

This park is called the Little Switzerland of the Bay Area. The rich spring rain brings infinite vitality here. Looking around, it is full of green and so beautiful. Agua Caliente trail is not too long, when you walk halfway up the mountain, several turkey...Read More

Saket Thakare -Local Guide

a year ago

This park is placed very close to the heart of Bay Area making it a convinent destination for light strolls.It offers astonishing views to the east bay hills with a distant view of bay water and the city if you’re willing to climb higher on...Read More

Vinny Wang -Local Guide

4 years ago

Great park to come and spend a few hours or even a day at. There is a 6 dollar fee for vehicles. Hiking trails, off leash dog area, picnic benches, and even a lake are available. I've seen some people fishing in the lake. The...Read More

Rana Qasass -Local Guide

a year ago

This park is an ideal place for hiking it is smooth to climb the mountain that trailing lines are clear and safe it's very quiet if you want to engage with the nature and . It is a family friendly hiking area it is clean...Read More

Aishwarya Kher -Local Guide

a year ago

What a lovely park to be at and spend a day.Enough paid parking.Beautiful lake with ducks.Benches to sit.Playgrounds for pets.Hiking routes.Picnic and grilling spots.Photogenic spots.So much beauty.It's an all in one kind of a park where you can come for recreation or exercise. We went...Read More

Gayatri S -Local Guide

2 years ago

A beautiful county park with all inclusive - easy to hard hiking trailheads, paragliding base, pristine lakes, BBQ pits, group picnic areas, clean toilets and rolling green praires. We spotted a family of turkeys and a few ducks while here this weekend. Makes for a...Read More

Priya R -Local Guide

2 years ago

Best trails in the middle of Milpitas.Update: Feb 6 2022Wildflowers at full bloom now. Lovely hiking with kids. There is a good playground for kids right near one of the parking lots near the lake. There are multiple entrances to the park. Be sure to...Read More

Rohit W -Local Guide

6 years ago

Best park around Santa Clara area. Serene views. Looks like mini Europe. It's has a big lake where you can do fishing with appropriate fishing license. They have grilling areas but it's fist come first serve basis. Restrooms available. They also have a dog park...Read More

M Akhtar Hussain -Local Guide

5 years ago

Hazlitt Krog -Local Guide

3 years ago

This is a lovely county park with a lot of trails into the hills, some shade trees, and nice picnic tables and benches. There are cow pastures adjacent to some trails so it’s kind of fun to see the cows up close. A lot of...Read More

poornima -Local Guide

3 years ago

I love hiking Ed R levin park , it has options for beginners to fast hikers . Sandy wool lake hike is for beginners , morning sunrise adds extra beauty , swans and different species of birds , Coyotes , if you are lucky you...Read More

Jason Jones -Local Guide

5 years ago

Hiking at Ed Levin is some of the best in the area. Ed Levin offers great views on trails without the congestion like neighboring Mission Peak. My preferred route is Ed Levin to Monument Peak to Mission Peak and back to Ed Levin. I recommend...Read More

Ashfaq Rasheed -Local Guide

5 years ago

Ok kinda hiking trails. And opens only at 8.00 AM (even on weekends), so that kills much of your buzz in getting an early morning hike. Also very limited on finding some shade during long hike.Would love to come back. Others please comment if...Read More

swatisikta chand -Local Guide

3 years ago

Great place for picnics and hikes. There is a dog park and also a playground for kids. Great view of the lake and adjoining golf course from the top.Usually not very crowded, enough parking space. It closes by 8.30 pmDefinitely a place to check out...Read More

Prachi Dighe -Local Guide

4 years ago

This park has lake which is so beautiful and mesmerising. There are ducks and birds in this park which roam everywhere. It has trails which are good for walking and jogging. Grass is so good children can easily play and run all over. It is...Read More

Johnson Jia -Local Guide

a year ago

Came back here in Feb 2023 after the epic winter storm. The peak is covered in snow!The trails were super muddy but the view is breathtaking!

Arjun Gargava -Local Guide

4 years ago

It's really surprising to see beautiful lake at such a high elevation. Ducks in lake and birds all around is amusing . Good walking / jogging tracks and hiking spots. Play structure/ station for kids is well equipped. Paragliding is a usual activity at Ed...Read More

WatchDog Productions -Local Guide

2 years ago

Great park! Had my brother's 50th surprise birthday party there and the staff was GREAT! Easy to reserve, arrive & exit. Clean up was easy, as they have plenty of trash bins/cans near by. This park has the CLEANEST bathrooms, I've EVER seen! I researched...Read More

Himani Mundhekar -Local Guide

2 years ago

Huge open space for this county park. *There is a kids play area.* Lake where you can spot ducks* Hiking space* Mustard flowers in March* Spacious lawn where you can conduct some personal events, barbeque, bring along your own hammock and rest* Can also be...Read More

Nicole Vigil -Local Guide

a year ago

My son and I visited after 3ish, with our Belgian Malinois on a Friday, it was not busy, some people were fishing with their dogs at the lake and a few people walking the trails. My son and I had a nice time with our...Read More

Ally Lin -Local Guide

10 months ago

Amazing country park. The parking fee is $6 but the bathrooms are cleaned constantly and there are rangers around in case anything unfortunate happens. They have a hang gliding area which is a fenced in part of the park but you get to see hang...Read More

Satya Dixit -Local Guide

3 years ago

This place has something for everyone. Dog park is so clean and full of life. Picnic and playground is great, lake, Golf course, horse ranch, cycling trails, hang gliding, hiking the tallest peak in the south east of the Bay Area and what more?Nowadays, picture...Read More

Neelam Gurdasani -Local Guide

a year ago

We visited here in February and we loved it for wild flowers and amazing hiking experience with our kids.We entered from spring valley entrance and found a parking spot easily on a weekend. We hiked some hills and reached sandy wool lake which is extremely...Read More

Ananya -Local Guide

2 years ago

This park is one of my favorites in the area! Great dog park for big and small dogs and plenty of space to picnic. There are amazing views from the trails starting from here. There is a $7 entry fee for a car but it’s...Read More

Claire Pietu -Local Guide

3 years ago

Lovely park easily accessible from San Jose.Great for a weekend picnic and offers some trails for short hikes around the area as well as many activities.Picnic tables available, was rather quiet on Memorial Day Monday.Clean restrooms, plenty of shade, lovely lake to walk around and...Read More

A.S.K Tutorials And More -Local Guide

a year ago

Ed R. Levin County Park is a wonderful park for hiking located within close proximity of the Milpitas area. I went on a Sunday to hike to the top of Monument Peak, and it wasn't too crowded. The park had so many types of wildflowers...Read More

Amit Bali -Local Guide

7 years ago

A hike cannot be better.. lovely place to go for a walk or all levels of hike... not much shade or trees on the hiking trails, so I suggest to go early in the morning or on a cloudy day.. beautiful Lake in the center...Read More

Viktor S -Local Guide

4 years ago

Park with easy trails to strenuous hikes all the way up to the Bay Are Ridge trail giving the access to Monument Peak or even Mission Peak if you want to go for a longer hike.Best time to visit is spring, when everything is green.

Derek Utzerath -Local Guide

2 years ago

If you can get over the un traditional unhelpful and personality issue rangers that I often run into it's got some decent areas. Two sides of the park. Each has a lake. One has horse back riding and the other has paragliding. Paragliding area has...Read More

Rebecca Stafford

a week ago

No cell service inside park (due to remote location) Beautiful dog park though! Great water fountain and separate sides for large/small dogs. Can be muddy at lower end of hillside so bring a towel for paws.Restrooms: Restrooms are just a few steps away.

Pete N (Pistol Pete) -Local Guide

2 months ago

Would come here as a child in the 1980s....Still the same!!! Like walking back in time!! My son and I had a great walk and people who were there were very friendly. Restroom was the cleanest I've ever come across in a park. If you...Read More

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities

Hiking

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Picnic tables

Public restroom

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Good for kids

Good for kids birthday

Kid-friendly hikes

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Dog park

Dogs allowed

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