Ed R. Levin County Park
Ed R. Levin County Park guide map
Welcome to Ed R. Levin County Park, one of the most unique regional parks and recreation areas in Santa Clara County. This 1,558-acre park combines traditional urban park features such as picnicking, fishing, and play areas with an extensive trail system typical of many regional wilderness parks. The park's expansive lawn makes it an ideal location for family outings, while the rolling grasslands and oak woodlands offer visitors a chance to enjoy a back-to-nature experience. You can enjoy spectacular views of the valley floor and the San Francisco Bay from Monument Peak.
The park also features an expansive off-leash dog park for large and small dogs owned and operated by the City of Milpitas. Dogs are also allowed on-leash in parking lots, picnic areas, and all trails north of Calaveras Road.
Ed R. Levin has multiple entrances - Park Entrances
Park office: (408) 262-6980
Hours and fees
For up-to-date trail closures, please call the trail hotline at (408) 355-2200 and press 3.
The park is open year-round from 8 a.m. until sunset, and the trails open at sunrise. Vehicle entry fees are collected year-round.
Fees are also required to use group picnic areas and the youth campground. The fees are posted at the entrance kiosk.
Access fee information here: Park fees
Learn about our park
Hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and hang gliding are popular activities at Ed R. Levin Park. Visitors may enjoy the playground, fly kites, and play frisbee on one of the three lawn areas. The park is also home to a hang-gliding launch area. It is a unique experience to watch these beautiful hang gliders and paragliders soar in the skies above the park.
Fishing is another favorite activity at Ed R. Levin Park. Sandy Wool Lake is stocked from November through May. Swimming is prohibited.
Ed R. Levin has a 20.6-mile trail system open to hiking and horseback riding. As part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail alignment, sections of the Agua Caliente Trail and the Calera Creek Trail are open to bicyclists. The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council provides maps of the entire system. Some East Bay Regional Park District's trails also connect to Ed R. Levin Park.
The southern portion of the park, known as the Spring Valley Area, is named for the many springs that flow freely in it. The large pond is a favorite kid-only fishing hole for children ages 5 through 12 years. The 18-hole Spring Valley Golf Course is also located in this area.
The Laguna Cemetery is also located in the Spring Valley Area. This pioneer cemetery was used from 1863 to 1912. Destroyed by vandals and neglected for years, it has recently been renovated. Stop by the cemetery gates and enjoy the fascinating memorial, which provides a glimpse into the lives of the people buried there.
In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ('ADA'), the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities. The Department will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disability have an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, services, facilities, and activities. If you need assistance with an ADA request, please contact our ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
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