Theres only roadside parking here. The park is a bit small, but quite pretty. A lot of people with photography equipment. At the back of the park there is a dike that you can go up and walk along. Its scenic and peaceful

One of the hidden gems of San Jose. They have turned one of America’s worst ideas (lawns) into one of America’s best ideas (nature preserves). As a former golf course, this area created so much greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient runoff from lawn maintenance that polluted the Guadalupe River and the Bay. By restoring a natural area, it not only provides crucial ecosystem services to this riparian zone, but it also makes the land more accessible to a plethora of diverse wildlife and people from all walks of life. A stunning place to talk a casual stroll. Truly an exemplary beacon of the magnificence of human capacity amidst dark times. A diamond in the rough.

Ive driven past Ulistac for almost 20 years. Never took the time to stop and check it out. What a mistake! This is a magical place to have a walk. Birds and birdsong galore, natural habitat full of fragrant plants, clean walking paths all there to explore. This place is a real gem and Ill now be visiting more often and in all seasons.

Its a great place to enjoy nature or get in a good flat hike. There are bird watching points, standard informational signage. There are no facilities at all so no bathrooms. Enjoy

Nice park. I think its meant to be kept as a wild park with nature preserved much as possible. Looks like you can use it for camping, natures walks etc

Good trail for walking. Just logs and birds. Nothing more.

Great walking trail. Good for kids & dogs (must be leashed). Can bring your bike for a nice ride. Look out for skunks & poison oak. Other than that enjoy the peacefulness.

This is an easy nature walk right near the Guadalupe River trail. On the trail there are a variety of birds that are fun to see. Dogs are allowed on leashes.

We love this very special preserve. It is a great place to take our grandsons for a hike and to experience nature.

It is a thin strip of land near Guadelupe Creek, which thanks to activists was converted to nature park just couple of decades ago. (Here was a small golf course which got abandoned in economic downturn). Nature and devoted people nourished it back to be a nature preserve, and doing a great job keeping it well! So much joy and peace now in there...birds and frogs are singing!

Amazing place for short/long walks/runs. Appropriate place for birding with incredible variety of birds. You can park on the street on Lick Mill. It is now my go-to place early morning for bird photography

A hidden gem near Levis Stadium in Santa Clara. Nice walking paths and native plants. The area has a diverse collection of bird life, and when in season, an extensive butterfly garden.

Beautiful quite cozy preseve in the midst of silicon valley!

Beautiful, great place for family or solo time, any one can come

Park is located right next to Guadalupe river. This are popular with bird watchers and nature lovers. There is access to Guadalupe River Trail. There are several trees and plants in this area. Parking is close by to the park. Generally not very busy here.

Great place to play with kids, dog friendly too.

I like this area , only too much traffic and people drive too fast on his street

Every visit I see something new.

Trail width varies. Definitely a natural area.

Its a park with cool plants, good for short walks

A great place for nice short hikes.

Spring wildflowers, lots of birds, cute trails, right in an urban area

Its so fun to visit theres snakes in here too

What a hidden gem. I never knew such a nice area was back there.On a weekday morning street parking was easy. The trail was great for my 14 mo the old to walk and he had so much fun exploring. On leash dogs are allowed so this would be a great place for a family hike.

Ulistac is a great idea for a park to walk around. Unfortunately it appears to lack maintenance and upkeep. Lots of birds and interesting plants and trees. Right along the bike trail.

Well laid out restoration of native flora

The beautiful scenery and just feel so alive in the fresh air and Wildlife

A great time of year to visit. Especially the butterfly and bee garden. Lovely flowering indigenous plants. What a find in an urban setting.

Great place to dedicate for the species other than people. Lets help the ecosystems restoration by restoring the grasslands first.

A small natural habitat for native California plants in the middle of urban sprawl. Some amazing activity and experiences can be enjoyed here apart from just walking around. Citizen scientist to monitor the health of monarch butterflies, help propagate knowledge about native plants etc

This nature preserve is sacred to me. So peaceful and beautiful. I’m especially fond of the native plants garden. An herbal treasure in Silicon Valley.

A beautiful 40 Acre Natural Area with well maintained trails. I was there in April so the trees and flowers were blooming. A lot of birds seen throughout my walk. A nice variety of local vegetation. There were a number of groups of volunteers there on this particular Saturday morning working on maintaining the area. While there are the sounds of civilization close by you can immerse yourself in your walk and enjoy this little piece of pure nature.

Great place for local birds and wildflower watching!

Often overlooked but really well-maintained nature area. Lots of variety throughout the different parts, leaves you totally relaxed an refreshed. Great place for a picnic or dog walk

Natural wildlife area with semi-scenic views. Tons of birds and wildlife. Even saw a falcon chasing birds around. Great for families and bird lovers. Watch out for Poison Oak.

A rare swamp conservatory in the middle of Silicon Valley. Very cool that they had the foresight to carve out this piece of land just for this Natural purpose. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this place by walking around and taking in the various information printed on the side of the paths for your reading pleasure.

So many places to hang out here. Lots of birds and wild life. Especially nice during sunsets and spring.

Liked the lower trail which goes next to Guadalupe river

Has small bmx park

This is a tiny tiny park on one side of the Guadalupe River between San Jose and Santa Clara. There isnt much to do here, but its usually very quiet and peaceful, and there are some interesting wildlife sightings here and there.Theres also a small eucalyptus grove that gives off a nice scent

Clean and safe ,must try whenever you are in mood to de stress

Nice place to do trail walking and spot some birds. Not a great place for Photoshoot!

Peaceful and cool in summer.

Shaded trail very easy peaceful

Lovely, quiet place to walk on dirt trails. I use a rolling walker and it was successful on most of the trails. Many interesting kinds of birds, a good place to listen to them. I never did see the hermit thrush our group leader mentioned, but I do have some good photos of a golden crowned sparrow. I was there as part of a bird language workshop hosted by San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory. My only complaint is I could not find easily any disabled parking close to the area.

Ive visited this area several times but just recently had an opportunity to take a guided tour. The area rests in an urban/residential area and adjacent to the Guadalupe River. The people conserving and restoring this area have brought in native plants and allowed existing plants to thrive. Some plant species had dwindled to almost non-existent in this area due to development. Their efforts have brought back native bird species and given homes to many reptiles and other animals, like jack rabbits, small foxes, etc. We even saw Monarchs on their migration path thanks to generous plantings of narrow-leaf milkweed. This is also a fantastic place to see plants in their natural habitat without all the pruning and watering they receive in a landscape setting. You will see many types of drought tolerant and native plants - some of the plants and trees we saw blooming had not received any water (other than rain) for over a decade!

Fresh open air

Small, but provides access to the walk along the river.

Its a nice place to take a neighborhood stroll. I wouldnt go out of my way to visit it though, only reason being that theres nothing really special. It does have informative signs about the flora that populate the area.

Beautiful trail for a breathe of fresh air. Youll occasionally spot some feral cats.

Well maintained and full of wild life. We love it!

Great riparian corridor by the Guadalupe River! Great bird study station and numerous ecological researches close to your home. A lot of plants are labelled. The park has two dominant soils and the plants that grow in them. Great place to take some pictures as well.

Beautiful place to take a walk and any time of day

Lush green and a great place to take a walk or run during lunch. Its amazing that there is nice natural trail in the middle of all the high tech companies. I hope the city will keep it as is.

Calm and serene place to be one with nature in the hustle and bustle of Bay Area. A good spot for Pokemon Go as well because of the 3 gyms and 6 PokeStops.Be careful if you are here in the evening, a lot of mosquitoes and a few other creepy crawlies will greet you.

For cycling and jogging park from morning sunrise to sunset its open and recycling water running around for tree and plants dont drink its caution message. Centre small water pond. Its too long for walk cycling ok. Parking its available and play area.as well

Great nature preserve just off Guadalupe Trail.

What a way to go to have an early morning walk, hike or even a jog/run! Peaceful environment in a natural habitat. Glad they preserve some of the local native plants. Nice to hear sounds of birds rather honking cars.

A lush green reserve with dirt and half paved trails. Stroller friendly and offers a great glimpse of natural beauty.

Its a cool area to run, jog, walk or catch Pokemon.There are 2 gyms here and a lot of Pokestops, so trainers buckle up and go go go!

Great outdoor place for walking, jogging, biking even to let toddler walk around and get closer to nature. This place like a green gem in the middle of city.

In the shadows of Levis and in the middle of suburbia, a small piece of wilderness born in the middle of an old golf course. Free parking, lots of nature.

Whenever I visit, I enjoy a walk there.

It was a wonderful trailing experience for me. That was a beautiful place to be.

Nice quiet interesting place for a walk. Good view of the Guadalupe River from the levee.

Great place to visit, either for a little bit of exercise, breathing of fresh air, or observing the nature.

Dry at this time of the year, not too many trees to look forward to. The Guadalupe river is a narrow stream as well...

Super clean ....very beautiful maintained landacape

Nice place to stroll. Some trails are not well marked.

Always peaceful and clean, usually only a few people walking around. I only wish there were more trails

Little pocket of thriving natural beauty within earshot of the bustling city.

Small, quaint little park with winding paths, shady trees, and a variety of shrubs. Usually not too crowded. Street parking is pretty easy. Dogs are allowed on leash!

A great oasis of nature in Silicon Valley. Great place for a stroll in a natural habitat along the Guadeloupe River. For longer distance running or hiking, you have access to the river trails that go for miles.

Beautiful area with a number of trails and plenty of documentation. A bastion of nature within the city.

Seems to be vital bird habitat -- needs to be 10 times bigger. If Google is adding a big location near there, maybe they can help.

Very pretty place. Great place to bring kids.

This is a nice place to visit with a semi-wild feel to it. It is largely undeveloped and there is an easy flat network of dirt paths. There is a nice garden full of native plants for pollinators. I would like to see more of the native habitat restored here.

A nice quiet nature walk in the middle of suburbia

This place is really cool. I live right by it and didnt know it was there for like 8 months. Thats probably a good thing. It wouldnt be as nice if it had heavily traffic.

Clean, not crowdy, fresh air, convenient parking

Great place right in the city for a walk and bird watching ...

Its a beautiful place for hiking for those who are staying nearby

Simple nature area. Descriptions of habitat around paths. Takes about 45 minutes to explore thoroughly.

Nice place to walk around with the dog. its just dirt paths to walk on, but theres decent shade, and access to the creek. good for dog walks, but I cant really see myself doing anything else there.

Ulistac is a beautiful 40 acre natural area created and maintained by volunteers. Its a relaxing place to go for a stroll and to enjoy the great variety of plants and wildlife. In the Fall and Winter, migratory birds start to attract Birders. Ulistac has often had rare bird sightings. It is also a great place to see Monarchs in all stages of life as well as a diverse variety of other butterfly species. If you prefer flowers and plant life, Ulistac has no shortage of gorgeous blooms and plants. When you walk through Ulistac, you are seeing the natural California landscape in all its glory. Other wildlife you are likely to see at Ulistac depending upon what time of year you visit are: Jackrabbits, California Quail, Northern Thrasher, Woodpeckers and Northern Flickers, several species of Hawks and other Raptors, Cedar Waxwings, Robins, Black Phoebes, Warblers, Wrens and an endless list of other bird species. They also have a Wildflower Day each year which offers free tours, live music and other entertainment.Please refer to their website or their FB page for this years date.

A must go hidden land of wonders in our urban vastness.

Lovely area to walk with a variety of bird life. The volunteers are doing a great job of looking after the area.

Parking is along the street, or use the lit for the park across the way. There are two entrances to the trails, which connect to the Guadalupe trail. A local group is working on restoration planting of native species, and the flowers in spring and summer are quite nice.

Best part about living in Bella Vista is access to Ulistac

Maintenance needed... Or it may be I visited in summer...

A wonderful place to visit, easy to get to, trails are very well maintained and easy to walk on. Flowers are in full bloom.They are doing a very nice job restoring the space with all native California plants.Heard a woodpecker inside of a dead tree, but didnt see him....Access also available from the Guadalupe river trail at the Hwy 237 end.

Perfect place to observe some birds and native plants. The site director Dennis is very friendly, he always can walk you around showing interesting spots and telling you stories

Favorite place to walk in town.

Pleasant morning trail.

Lots of bird watchers come here. They have a lot of California native plants on display. Nice walking paths and access to the Guadalupe levy.

Decent place to walk but needs better trails. I also did not see many birds to watch. Kind of a disappointment if you ask me.

Very nice habitat restoration effort has been going on for about 10 years. What used to be a golf course is now a park being restored to the natural state it probably looked like when the Ohlone Native Americans lived there.There are walking paths, birds, and tons of great-smelling flowers, sages, grasses, oaks, and bushes.Great signage if you want to learn many of Californias native plants.

Ulistac is a perfect tiny natural area along the Guadalupe. Great plant variety and even creating habitat for monarchs! Fun to walk the trails or use it to access the Guadalupe River Trail.

Very nice area to see many plants. Some of the plants are labeled so you can learn what they are. There is an area designated for hummingbirds and butterflies.The lower trail is flat and easy to hike on.

Great place for a hike.