McClellan Ranch Preserve

Great place to visit with kids. You can see historic buildings, bee hives, say hi to animals (alpacas, sheep, goats) and have a nice easy hike along Stevens Treek trail.Parking is limited, but easy to find a spot on street next to golf club (5 min walk).Stroller friendly.

Visited this place when I used to stay in Cupertino. This small place is filled up with many old houses [many of them are called Ranch, got to know later], barns, apiary, wind mill and a big sun dial. There are muddy ponds and streams inside by which strolling seems cool. Also, getting random sights of deer and owls are common here, and rumour has it that there used to be some bears visiting here in the winter. It seems to be that kind of place where the owner did all for fun and later donated to the government.

Great place to walk with children. Playground, animals and beautiful views of small wild spot at the town.

Its a crown Jewel for Cupertino. Such a lovely calm park and preserve in the middle of residential neighborhood

I liked the preserve and the farm animals in it. Nice paved roads to walk and explore

Very easy to walk park. Their trail is completely paved, and even strollers can be pushed through out the entire park. This ranch is located right next to all the buildings where they house small animals they have rescued or found within the ranch. The ranch houses a community garden, along with some pretty rude owners who think they own this place (note the word community).Try walking a bit further and you will find volleyball courts, bocce ball courts, playgrounds, and a golf course with horrible players who cant keep their balls on the fairway.Despite all the horrible golfers, patrons, and garden owners, this place is pretty awesome to visit.

This park has been significantly expanded to connect to the Blackberry Farm. Also, the 4-H barn presently has alpacas, although some days they are closed or of sight. There are also a couple of baby goats presently.

Easy trail for easy walk/hike with toddlers and babies. The animals are a plus. All the sports/pools are closed but the walk itself is lovely.

Great place to walk and bike around in the city

Nice place to enjoy nature. This place has several historic buildings. There is a community garden located in this preserve. Nice place to take a stroll in the preserve. There is a parking lot in the preserve, there is ample parking spaces generally available.

Beautiful park with pave trails for those who want easy walk, strollers or walk their dogs. The second path follows the creek and more secluded. We saw birds, deer, rabbits, and lots of squirels in early morning walk.

Nice little hike and full of wildlife. Plenty of history about Cupertino and a scenic little trail along Stevens creek that makes you forget you are in the middle of a suburb. #picnic #shaded #autumnleaves

Easy access to nature trails. Saw 5 deer and a harmless snake.

Beautiful grounds. Stevens Creek run through and along one of the paths that wind around the area. Has a large variety of native trees and plants (and some not so native). Great for a home or a stroll.

Enjoyed a very easy flat walk on some pretty trails, though some were taped off with dangerous area signs near parts of the creek. Saw a deer and squirrels and several children acting like animals, so wildlife abounds. The dirt trails lead to cement walks, buildings, parks, pool, a golf course, so youre rarely escaping into nature, but its still nice! There is a section of walkway that goes through a small citrus Grove which is amazing right now! The smells!!!!! Also see that they offer all sorts of interesting programs including 4H-led tours of some cute farm animals. Bathrooms are open seasonally, but the one by the parking lot is year-around I believe although I would recommend going to the bathroom before you arrive just in case!!! Nice place to visit in the middle of a city.

Great place for short nature walk.

Took photos here! Nice foliage and simple trail.

Cupertino residents are lucky with this gem of a park. Follow the paced path, and halfway to Blackberry is a nice field next to bocce pits. Keep walking and you reach the blackberry park playground and pool. Join 4H if you want to get involved in the animals.

A good place to walk dogs, enjoy the creek, hang out, visit the farm. Dogs especially love resting on the grass.

Very decent and quite place love it

A great place to go for watching birds, watching farm animals including alpacas, walking along a stream, voluntary work to clean up the woods and learning about farms and environment. And it is less than 5 minutes drive from Cupertino City center.

Great park for kids with farm animals like alpacas, goats, sheep, mini horse, chickens

Wonderful nature preserve space with paved trails. Great place to spend a morning with little ones. Theres a little farm too, but only open on certain days. Clean bathrooms.

Love this park all year round. They have been hives and there is a store selling good fresh honeys.

Very nice park. Has a creek with ducklings, old trees that form nice tunnels, and has a rank with a lot of animals inside.

Cute little farm with a nice unassuming interpretive center.

Amazing swimming pool. Very secure and feels safe to find lifeguards all the time on deck.

It was very pretty and we got to see a lot of animals

A pleasant hiking path thats easily accessible suitable for beginners and even supplies. This path connects to Blackberry Farm, and is partly shaded. Sufficient parking on both ends. Check out their website and Audobon for community and classes too.

Very good for small children. They have a variety of animals and its not crowded.

Trails through nature preserve to Stevens Creek & Blackberry Farm. Volunteers and 4-H kids answer questions from small kids. Nice displays.

This preserve is a nice place for many to take walks or jog through, as it is a nice natural place that contrasts the suburban neighborhood, and I also enjoy the occasional events they hold.

It is a nice place in the middle of the city. Small kids will enjoy their farm tours. They also have open hours during weekends which are great for kids to learn about reptiles, snakes, and fossils.

I take my dogs here on a walk frequently! It’s very nice and peaceful.

Nice place to bring the kids and to have a walk on the Stevens Creek Trail. They have Bocce ball and a small group of goats.

Definitely worth visiting. I also enjoyed up close experience with bugs!

Nice to help the earth environment.

Weekend nature talks and the nature museum are free! Seems pretty cool and we wonder how all these creatures were found in the preserve and “kept” in the museum :). The kids love the nature & science camps here.The staff are all high school students but if you go during the weekend to explore, it’s definitely fun for the little ones!

Lovely shady green trails. Great for morning walks.

Nice place for a casual, short walk. The preserve office opens 11am-3pm, with a nice young guy showing a variety of small animals.

Calm, no noise, calm and nature. What else is there but nature.

Amazing nature preserve. Blissful and serene for quite walks with family and friends amidst nature. Lovely trails. I always feel very refreshed and rejuvenated after a trip to this fabulous treasure in Cupertino.

Great creek trail with access to the water - indoor learning center with reptiles, insects, and other cool things that kids can interact with/hold. In the summer, many barn animals are there! (baby goats, horses, pigs, etc). Great place for family and adventures!

Simply great nature place in cupertino. Kids just love to walk around farm and go nature center and few the best places in small community.

We get our pictures taken here every fall. Some great places for photos. Other than, not sure why you would come here.

Nice clean park. Enjoyed the walk

Good place for a walk. Great for those looking for a level walk. Walk from ranch to Blue Pheasant and back. Not very crowded during the week.

Rangers are really nice but parking space is limited. Kids got bitten by some bugs.

Love this park. So close to nature. Nice walk with kids. Lots of birds, and wild life along the creek.

Peaceful place to visit.

Great place overall and a well staffed natural museum free to all too! My son loves to go to the museum and see the well taken care animals they have.

Great trail for a small walk. Very enjoyable place for a calm stroll. Didnt see many joggers there. Probably because its a short track.

A piece of nature in middle of urban settings. Love the preservation effort. We need more preserves like this.

Has a good natural feel to it

This section of Stevens Creek Trail (to Stevens Creek Blvd) is perfect for kids who are just getting confident with learning to ride. Wide path with little traffic and fairly flat. Theres a great playground near the pool, a bridge to throw sticks off, and an orchard to ride through.

Nice walk with different sceneries along the way, farm, orchard and river views

A small quiet nature preserve. Not much to see but heres a nice cozy tree covered trail along the stream.

A paved trail winds through this long, narrow park. At one end are the local Audobon Society chapter and store, historic buildings, and community gardens and farm. In the middle are a playground and picnic area. The cafe has never been open while I was here; I presume its seasonal. Beyond that the name of the park changes, but the trail continues through an orchard and past a golf course.This is a *great* place to bring toddlers/preschoolers who are riding scooters or little bikes, as they can ride ahead without ever encountering vehicle traffic or people coming from unexpected directions. Restrooms can be found at a few places along the trail.

Great place to take the family: animals, gardens, and farm. The museum is great and Eric is full of interesting and educational facts about the insects, reptiles and mammals in the museum/resource center.

Nice walking trail through the woods and also has an animal farm which the kids might enjoy

The trails are excellent for families with small children. The educational center is always fun and the staff there always give great tours.

Nice trails

Nice park with a small natural center, good for family with young kids

How cute! PLEASE note though, dogs are only allowed on the trail on a leash. Google has this park listed under the search for Dog Park Cupertino, and dogs are not allowed in the Preserve area.

Babbling creek, chirping birds, shady trees, plenty of benches, and perfect weather. Very relaxing place stroll and sit.

Nice place to take short stroll, immerse in the nature while surrounding by urban area

Its a nice place for short walks. The gardens are being redone

Nice place to relax for people of all ages.Please visit cupertino community garden inside, you can see variety of vegetables being grown which is very inspiring,you can meet lot of friendly people who can give very good advices on gardening,this is really a good place to learn.Audubon society is also located here.

A quiet place to escape the bustle of Silicon Valley. Let nature recharge you.

I️ was part of the Young Naturalist Program hosted here, it was very educational and fun. Good place for a walk, and you can spot many things if you look closely at trees, bushes, creeks, etc.

Nice easy walks. pretty scenery

Very nice place inside a city, it feels like you came to a completely different place.

Not impressed much. Saw some small creatures like snakes,frog etc. Many show rooms are closed.A big walkable open garden cum landscape with some games and a swimming pool is attraction for visitors.

We had a great time visiting and hicking in Blackberry farm . We wish the ranch was open so we could visit the animals.

Hidden gem inside of Cupertino. A great place for a walk or run. Make sure to stop by the Environmental Education Center and talk to Barbara or Keith, they can tell you some amazing things about the park and its history.

Serene and family-friendly place. My kids enjoyed the trail and playground a lot.

Darling park. Friendly staff. My grands love it.

A nice place to take a walk right in the middle of silicon valley. It has a golf course, a park, play ground, volley ball, swimming pool etc...

Great untamed city Park in Cupertino. You can walk along the banks of Stevens Creek; there is an Interpretive Center and a Farm.

I went with my granddaughters kindergarten class; they all seemed to enjoy it very much!!!

A fantastic natural respite just the right size for kids to enjoy too.

Lovely park with many amenities.

This place is good for picnic and short hikes.

Beautiful place to go for a walk and learn about local wildlife. The staff is very knowledgeable.

Great place to walk. Beautiful scenery and nearly level.

Nice place for a stroll through orange orchard :)

Great place to visit with family.

Great nature center for kids. Friendly staff.

We love parking here to explore the barn and see the animals, then follow a nice, paved path to Blackberry Farm.

Amazing. Offers playgrounds, pool, waterslides, volleyball, feilds, animals, creeks, picnic tables, and great hiking.

Paved trails, swimming pool, vegetable garden, and a ranch with goats. Good for the entire family.

Good place for all ages. Nice place for a walk.

I went there during the fall season, it was really beautiful. It has a great picnic spot.

A precious place for your family with little kids and senior.

Nice place to have a walk

Fun place to bring kids. Great place to take pictures or go for a walk

Fun place to walk friendly staff! :)

Great walk through the lush greenery.

A fabulous location.

Hidden gem! Amazing volunteers, very educational.