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Los Gatos Creek County Park
1250 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, United States
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Ro
Review №1

A very peaceful and beautiful park. I love to come to this park for a quick and easy walk around the pond with my family. During the weekends the park has free car parking too. You can spend some quality and memorable time with your family while you go around the park.

Ak
Review №2

Nice lake near south San Jose Downtown. Very beautiful. Right now theres no fee. Lake is so beautiful and peaceful. Couple of times I saw turtle also in the water.There are lot of parking spaces available. Dog park is also there inside.Nice trail for biking and walking alone or with someone. #beautifullake #sanjose #lake #losgatoscreekcountypark

Ca
Review №3

Great dog park with friendly pet parents and well behaved dogs for the most part. Artificial turf. Large and small breeds have separate areas. People observe mask and distance rules (masks required inside the dog park.) Great place to socialize for both pets and parents. Parking fee waived during the pandemic (as of July 28). Miles of trails, beautiful setting, many ponds, good sun/shade balance. Main trails are pretty busy with mixed traffic but there are other trails on the other side of the ponds that are far quieter. On-street parking is possible - you need to figure out the access points.

Sc
Review №4

Los Gatos Creek County Park is a decent small, local park. It has good access to the the Los Gatos Creek Trail, and a variety of activities and amenities, including fishing, casting ponds, a fenced dog park, picnic shelter, and restrooms.There is abundant wildlife, including resident Canada geese, which unfortunate leave a lot of guano on the large fields.The park is only officially open during daylight hours, and the restrooms are locked when the park is closed, which is rather annoying for early morning runners on the trail.

Je
Review №5

Decent park with just a small homeless population. The grass is in just ok condition, but there are so many Canadian geese around there is goose poo everywhere. Bring your own chair, you wont want to sit on the grass with all the goose poo. Its been a decent place to meet while all the bars and restaurants are closed.

Ar
Review №6

Was my first time here and it was just what i needed.. A new and fresh breath of air New starts with you! Not the year! (I just made that up! ) but very true!

Kr
Review №7

Very easily accessible one with interspersed divisions across the water-body! Depending on ur stamina, u can trek along various tracts; excellent opportunity for fishing, biking...thoroughly enjoyable by very young kids and kids like me who have crossed 70 !

fr
Review №8

We probably visit the los gatos trail at least 3 times a week, either walking or biking. We feel fortunate to have this beautiful preserve near us.

So
Review №9

Beautiful park. There are picnic spots. Beautiful long trails that connect to vasana lake county park. The same trail has biking path too. It goes along the creek.

Na
Review №10

Pleasant walk with much foot traffic, feels safe with sporadic shade. Loop around the reserve is about 1.5 miles. Bring water if you plan to stick around for a bit, parking nearby.

Co
Review №11

Well maintained and great scenery. Great trail for a ride or walk

Vi
Review №12

Great park to see wild life, you can see your regular ducks and tons of Canada geese. Just watch out your step because these birds poop everywhere. Besides that, the park is nice for biking, skating, hang out with family, walk your dogs and walk yourself . Take a walk by the lake and watch the sunset. Youre gonna be able to find plenty of parking, keep in mind due to COVID-19 grills and some tables are blocked to use.

Br
Review №13

Even with the 90°F heat, the bike trails were shady enough and felt more like a comfortable 78°F, plus obstacle courses along the trail if you want to stop and do a few reps (pull up/push up bars, hanging rings and parallel bars). One of the cleanest public park restrooms Ive been in.

ka
Review №14

Short trail, do some walking, do some fishing.There are tons of ducks.Also have picnic area, bring some charcoal, bring some food, set back, and relax.

Vi
Review №15

We thought this trail really really busy. So not suitable for small kids unless on bikes. Its also next to a busy motorway so loud and not very peaceful. Some nice lakes but overall we felt too busy for us

El
Review №16

I really enjoyed.It was clean, and have a beautiful views. I had great pictures

Cr
Review №17

Great place to bring kids, walk a dog, and even go fishing w/ fishing license. Be covid safe and wear a mask please

Au
Review №18

Not sure how I feel about this place. We went there because of reviews but we were a little disappointed. First, you have to pay for parking ($2/h). The problem is more that we had no idea rather than the price. Second, theres poop everywhere because of geese. You are sharing road with bicycles. The good points are the dog park, the playground and the lakes.

Ar
Review №19

Great park to bring the family and dog. Biking trails, fishing, ducks, really has it all.

Jo
Review №20

Great trails and lots of change in scenery. Lovely creek and waterfalls near the recharge ponds. Great place to walk or bike

An
Review №21

Very nice park around a pond with many wild birds. Minus one star as there is no loop so one can only walk one way and return. Also local homeless seem to like this park...

Ti
Review №22

Lots of trails. No bathrooms. It was a pleasant place to walk around.

Da
Review №23

One of the best parks in all of Santa Clara county

si
Review №24

Awesome parks , dog park , riding bicycle fishing etc

H
Review №25

Heavily used, well maintained walking trail. I wish bicyclists remembered road saftey, speed limits, and right-of-way for pedestrians. The trail offers many entrances.

es
Review №26

Oh I love Los Gatos Trails its always a nice place to go and walk around its a very safe place to be at a good walk for after having dinner

Li
Review №27

My Dog loves this park. Everything is clean.

Ra
Review №28

Love this place so much! Dont think I have ever seen fish so big there though in all the years I have been going there. Must have been 18-24 inch long catfish. Fat, too. Wheres my fishing pole? Lol!

Ro
Review №29

Super nice place to go...good place to take a kid fishing or to ride a bike

an
Review №30

Very nice...lots of trails & beautiful nature!!

an
Review №31

Awesome paved trail for walking and biking. Runs close to some key areas to stop and have lunch like the pruneyard, downtown Campbell and downtown Los Gatos

Ka
Review №32

Great dog park here. Big dog and little dog sections and free dog poop bags. The space is part Astro turf and part dirt so a good mix. I had trouble with the gate in to the dog park but a friendly dog owner explained I just had to push it harder. Busy but not at all crowded on a Sunday afternoon.The dog park was a short walk from the paid parking lot. Its past the gates area with small pools in it. There was a sign saying dog park and an arrow so I wasnt lost for too long.Would love to come back and jog with my dogs down this trail! Good sized paved road and lots of people enjoying biking and jogging it!

Da
Review №33

The lake is so serene. A lovy place to fish, walk, bike or run. Nice for families and couples. They even have a dog park. No one is left out. They have picnic areas that are currently closed. Im looking forward to going back later for a family gathering and fishing.

Sa
Review №34

It was awesome weather on Sunday morning, perfect for family walk to spend about 2 to 3 hours, lot of bikers, jogger’s were also seen. Kept neat and tide.

Cy
Review №35

Nice flat trail with some ponds. Dog park area is fenced with big dog and small dog area, artificial turf. Usually not too crowded and the people are nice and attentive to their dogs. On days where the park ranger is at the entrance you’ll have to pay a fee to park inside. Usually I just turn around and go find a parking outside on the street.

Bh
Review №36

Great place for a run . One of the best trails .

Mu
Review №37

Nice place to walk, bike, hike and walk a dog.

Gi
Review №38

You can walk on the paved trail or off the trail giving you the forrest feeling. :-) does get busy sometimes on the paved trail

Wi
Review №39

Nice long mostly flat walking/biking path.

Le
Review №40

Good place to visit and walking around the park!!!

Pi
Review №41

Enjoy my morning run so much! Great parking facility around the entrance

La
Review №42

I love to come to this park for a quick and easy walk around the ponds on the Los Gatos Creek trail. I always bring my camera to photograph all of the unique waterfowl who call this place home. I also often see many turtles either sunning themselves on the rocks or gliding through the water. A very peaceful park!

Qi
Review №43

Best trail one could find within the city.Could walk from Campbell up to Los Gatos

Be
Review №44

It would be better place if there was more tree and less traffic sound. Still nice trail.

Ma
Review №45

Nice peaceful place to walk/run/bike.

Iv
Review №46

Nice place to exercise,run,or walk in the trials.

Ma
Review №47

Biking trail along the creek was beautiful!

Ma
Review №48

I like this place, it is a very clean park with nice people and great fishing, I caught a 40lb sturgeon while ice fishing with the kids great place and easy access!

Pa
Review №49

Nothing special in this park. There is a dog park but as any dog park in the area, its tiny and with artificial turf. Better walk or run your dog along the beautiful creek trail nearby. Water fountains not well maintained. Bathrooms OK.

me
Review №50

Beautiful place to walk and chill.

pi
Review №51

This is basically a quite place for people to jog and spend some quite time. A simple trail but will not disappoint.

Mi
Review №52

Its a nice open area with covered pic nice tables, theres a dog park and a casting pond. However no playground for the kiddos. They do have a public restroom with running water, but they charge $6. to enter which is kinda pricey for what it is but thats what happens when you live in one of the most expensive cities in the US

To
Review №53

Met my wife here 6 years ago. We still visit several times per week.

Ve
Review №54

Like a walk in the park on a very hot day

Jo
Review №55

Mellow place to hang out rasta friendly

Ar
Review №56

Only $3 per hour parking for a lot of fun. Its very refreshing to stroll along the lake.

Tr
Review №57

Right by the freeway. Besides that its nice. Birds and ducks and a big settling pond

Ed
Review №58

I would rate it perfect if the noise from the freeway was less

sa
Review №59

Great place to relax near lake. Nice picnic area. Good spots to sit and enjoy.

Cu
Review №60

I love running in the morning. I meet such interesting friends.

Mi
Review №61

Great place for a walk/jog

Ev
Review №62

Lots of Canadian geese hanging out. A bit on the dry side today, lots of picnic benches.

Ma
Review №63

Awesome day hiking and biking trails. Very well maintained with lots of variety, peaceful with great views. Beautiful and not too many mtn bikers so less chance of collisions on the downhill. Nice, courteous park ranger with speed laser to catch those over 15mph on downhill portions

Ga
Review №64

Always a nice place to de stress after work. Sometimes the geese are a little terrifying though lol

Me
Review №65

Lots of people out enjoying the beautiful, sunny day.

Ju
Review №66

Great place to do biking

We
Review №67

After so much indoor time, it was the perfect day to walk a few miles, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy that radiant sunshine!

fu
Review №68

Good place to enjoy with you family

Tr
Review №69

One side has a beautiful house view

Mi
Review №70

Great, well maintained trails. Generally, busy enough to feel safe but not over-crowded.

Ra
Review №71

The trail is beautiful. A good place to run

Pa
Review №72

Quiet little piece of nature in the middle of a semi commercial area.

Ma
Review №73

Love the trail here. Watch out for the bikers that doesnt tell you that they are coming from behind. Lots of people on the trail at all times. You can see plenty of wildlife too.

Ly
Review №74

Great walking and biking trail. Lovely scenery. Picnic tables, doggie park and even a casting pond.

Ra
Review №75

This park has ample (pay) parking, a dog park, good access to the trails and the adjoining creek, and some lovely lakes and ponds that tend to have quite a selection of local and/or migratory birds (depending on the time of year)!

Ro
Review №76

Lots of people having fun everywhere safe organized resources and Facilities

Ni
Review №77

Easy trail, good for biking!

Ca
Review №78

This is a great place to come for a stroll. I have been cominng here for years. 2 reasons why I didnt give it a 5 star. #1 NO FISH. I wish the waters were stocked this would be great. #2 There are a lot of homeless smoking pot, cigarettes , and drinking booze at the tables at times.

da
Review №79

Havent been here forever (old stomping grounds) but finally took kiddos for an after dinner hike. The geese have really done a number on the walkways. It was still fun. We got quite the surprise after walking around 1st pond that it was fenced off and had to turn around to leave. That sucked because it was getting dark and we had our granddaughter (2) who ended up falling going back where wed come from. Oh well!

JP
Review №80

Smaller than Vasona Park up the road .both free during #coronavirus

jo
Review №81

Was visiting from Los Angeles and borrowed a bike to ride the Los Gatos Creek bike path. It takes you all the way up near down town I enjoyed it a lot.

Mo
Review №82

Best running, walking biking trail in the south bay.

Mi
Review №83

Really nice dog parks! It has artificial turf and hence stays dry and clean. There are separate ones for small and large dogs. Gets crowded on weekends.

Da
Review №84

Nice park with trails and foliage. They keep it fairly clean. We enjoy the Christmas In The Park event they host every year.

Sa
Review №85

Nice place for a walking, and easy biking

Na
Review №86

Nice place for fishing.

Ra
Review №87

We really enjoy it, its busy during weekends, but ok during a week day. We usually do a loop and stop at the dog park

An
Review №88

Participated in the Dog Days of Summer event for the David Lewis Group doing chair massages. Had a great time! Beautiful weather. Loved the large pavilion area with the picnic tables and grill.

li
Review №89

Nice place for running ot walking

Ha
Review №90

Very dry area. Not much for kids to do

Mi
Review №91

A Little Lake escape out of no where, in the middle of the city.

Am
Review №92

Beautiful park, very well maintained, but dont forget to bring money to get entrance or passes are available.

Be
Review №93

It was way better back in the day (90s )

Al
Review №94

Perfect trail for a nice morning run along side nice views of the creek and lake alongside. 5 mile run back and forth from Vasona Park to Los Gatos Creek Park. One of the nicest trails Ive ran in the Bay Area.

Ti
Review №95

Its our go to spot for our pup but you never know what youll find there. People sleeping in cars in the parking lot surely arent paying the parking fee, and saw a guy basically kick his dog when he acted up last time. Otherwise its a nice spot.

Ar
Review №96

Beautiful walks that start in local areas and connect to other locations. Well kept park, almost no litter along the paths. Some people complain about homeless encampments, but people who have a problem with homeless encampments are likely part of the problem.

mi
Review №97

Nice place very peaceful

An
Review №98

Amazing place to chill g and watch nature especially using a little DMT

an
Review №99

Fun relaxed park! The paved trail winds around the creek and nature. We were there on a Sunday sharing the path with walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. There is a dog park that is divided for small dogs or large dogs. Great group of friendly people in the dog park area. I enjoyed the 2 hours we were there.

Mu
Review №100

Walk to the dam totally worth it for the serenity and calmness abound.

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  • Address:1250 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, United States
  • Site:https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Pages/LosGatosCreek.aspx
  • Phone:+1 408-356-2729
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Cycling park
  • Dog park
  • Picnic ground
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–6:15pm
  • Tuesday:8am–6:15pm
  • Wednesday:8am–6:15pm
  • Thursday:8am–6:15pm
  • Friday:8am–6:15pm
  • Saturday:8am–6:15pm
  • Sunday:8am–6:15pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Public toilet:Yes
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