Beautiful park, great hikes too! The lake is nice to bird watch, and there’s a dog park to bring your furry friends. One time we brought my German shepherd for a hike, and she got skunked, so watch out for wild life!

Best views of the bay area. Lots of cute looking fluffy cows and calfs grazing and dumping all along the trail. The park is open only until sunset

Great County park, play area with good structures. Paved paths so kids can scooter and cycle. Beautiful surroundings, small dam with fishing. Excellent hiking trails. Nice place to escape the city and see nature.

Love the rolling treeless hills and the views at higher elevation. cool to see the hanggliders up close near their launching points. fun to see the cows lined up near the fences at dusk, although they do leave a lot of dung on the trails.

Took my son and one of his friends there to fish. Didnt catch anything but did get lots of bites. Very nice park with trails that have beautiful views. Lots of neat nature around the lake. Great place for kids that love to get dirty and explore whats under every rock.

Needed time away from home, went horseback ridding with a friend, everyone was friendly and the view was beautiful, my horse name was playboy and he was gorgeous, we did the 1hr trail, ill be going back again...

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. Ive seen some people fishing in the lake. The trails provide stunning views of the city. Highly recommended area to visit without having to travel too far from the city.

Very nice park with lots of trails. Nice big lake. Plenty of parking. People do fishing too. One thing was that most trails didnt have trees so if it is sunny it might get too hot for trails

Very nice place for picnic. Nice trails for walk.

Its a simple Park with the back drop off the mountains. Geese, and other smaller wildlife near a pond. But the trail isnt really long enough. But friendly warning, bees! Yes, bees. Every single moment that I attempted to stand still to get a photo, here came the bees!

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 also good spot for photography shoots if anyone wants to. Ed Levin park is also open for paragliding and dogs are also permitted. People who love hiking this would be best place for them. It’s a good spot for friends and family get-together. Beautiful scenic place.

Beautiful place for a stroll. A small lake and open for fishing but for kids only ages 5-12.

Sweet little park, excellent to walk my dog around the small lake. Bathrooms were very well kept.

An amazing place so near to San Jose. Its a very good picnic spot where you can relax on the grass or by the lake. Should be beware of snakes though. Nice spot to spend the evening stroll

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 dressing for different types of weather all year round AND to bring plenty of water. Much of the trail is exposed during summer, and the wind patterns change as you climb. This is a popular hang gliding area, so the wind on some days can be biting if youre not prepared.

Ed Levin is a beautiful naturisque escapade at the heart of the city. Just a few miles down the calaveras road, it gives a calm and serene environment to relax. Lovely spot for an impromptu picnic too.

Its 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 Levin Park. Leashed dogs are permitted. Besides, theres a separate fenced dog park, and is very popular amongst dog owners. A good scenic park for picnic, friends and family parties.

Great place to take a walk, walk your dog or just sit.

Its very peaceful and calm. There are some birds as well. You can go fishing in the lake as well.

Nice in cooler, greener parts of the year. Lots of steep, unshaded trails. Lake area is pleasant for late afternoon easy walks.

This is definitely a fun and friendly place for hiking, bbq, dog playing, fishing etc. people do paragliding here. Amazing! it has the 6$ parking fees required though. So plan your stay and activities. The hike has several challenging routes. It’s like mission peak all the way up but no shades or bushes on the way up.

Took my granddaughter to Crystal Springs pond to try fishing. She didnt catch a fish, but still had a good time. Very nice area to walk and we easily went around the pond. There was plenty of shade to enjoy our lunch under and the bathrooms were nice and clean so we could wash our hands. We enjoyed seeing the ducks, geese, and a heron.

Parking was free when we went on a Saturday morning mid-June. It wasn’t too busy and most people were following social distancing guidelines. The views are beautiful but be aware that there are no trees so it can get pretty hot during the afternoon.

Niece liked the ducks but im curious wat kind of diseases the geese have, but it was a nice park.

Sandy Wool Lake is beautiful and peaceful. Lots of people around here for good reason, even at an off-peak time, fishing and running around. There are geese and ducks in the pond (goose poop on part of the trail). Most of the ring around the lake is not stroller friendly but our 2 year old and 4 year old happily walked most of it. We also went up the hill a bit. Not much shade for this loop, but thats okay. Playground is closed as expected for good reason.

Excellent views of the valley and the bay. There is not much shade. So best to hike in Winter or early Spring.

Beautiful expanse of land, with a decent size pond, a dog park, hanggliding area, and many miles of trails.

Beautiful hiking trails of easy and medium to high difficultly levels. Great for being outdoors in these chaotic times. We go on hikes here with our kids - 2 and 4 years old. Also the park is great for watching ducks and horses.

Best park to spend 4-6 hours easily with family - lot of activities areas - kids area, lakeside walk, picnic area, fishing area, dog park and trail for hiking

Good for small gathering.Has a lake & hiking trails. Good for small kids. Lake has Goose so you will see Goose poop everwhere otherwise its ok.

I usually come here to hike but this time I came here for a picnic with the boyfriend. Cause of the rona there is no parking fee for the park but there is still staff around making sure everythings ok. We set up our spot just past sandy wool lake and it still has some green grass with some large trees around the perimeter for shade. This place is pretty popular but not too crowded so plenty of space for everyone.

This big and huge park with play area and lake. 6$ parking fees but Worthy .. near the lake they have small sand area that my kids loves playing with. Picnic table with grill.Good place for picnic,day outing, birthday party,Walking, biking ...

Beautiful park for friends and family!

Great place to walk your dog. Has a great seperate off the leash park for them as well. Has a little pond to either feed the birds or as others do fish. Has multiple areas to be especially if you hate crowds of people. Oh and cant miss the people parachuting down from the top of the high mountains on a windy day.

It’s really nice here, and it’s a great spot for beginner paragliding. There is a place you can fish, and a couple areas you can rent for parties and the like. There’s the hang gliding and paragliding area and landing zone too.

This was my first time at this park. My mom, nephew and I went there specifically to walk around. We walked around the lake twice, then walked a side trail. It was a nice park. The bathrooms were super clean as it was pretty crowded with families having picnics on the grass due to Covid precautions. Lots of ducks and geese in the lake. On this day, Saturday, 6-13-20, there was no fee to park. Parking was full, had to wait for a parking spot. We will be back.

Its a very nice park no fees right now and lots hiking trails

Picnic area near lake. Great place to set up a picnic along with small hike at the back. Check with fire situation before you plan.

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 loop trails4. Beautiful park with a water body5. Drinking water - Please carry this place does not have that. Most of the water fountains are useless6. Carry some food7. If you hike the trail, its moderate and you will not be too exhausted.8. Good for family outing and a picnic.

Tough to maintain parks under covid lockdowns

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.

A nice big park close to the heart of the Silicon Valley. There are a bunch of hikes you can go on here, a nice big lake for fishing and a big dog park for your fur friends.

Lovely park, away from crowds. Nice shades under trees even on a hot day

It is scenic. Nice trees and a fishing pond for kids 12 and under. Peaceful place to observe nature. The whole Milpitas area has beautiful views of the bay. There are several horse ranches in the area and riding classes are available.

Peaceful & Relaxing... Bring a blanket, lay in the shade, & enjoy the quiet time. Lots of room to roam, have a picnic, or just hang with friends...

Nice place to walk around picnic and fishing and hike

Wonderful place during pandemic. People keep social distancing or wear masks. There is a staff at the gate. The restroom is well maintained.

This park is so beautiful. Its a perfect place to stroll around or hike. The views are breathtaking.

Calm and relaxing place with a wonderful views of the mountains.

Great place for a picnic or a hike. No cell service so you are bound to actually talk to people.

A good place to go with your friends and family and spend some time around the greenery. There is a golf course where you can enjoy with your kids and friends and have some game. You’ll see animals crossing the roads so be careful while driving.

A beautiful park nestled amidst a very residential and commercial Milpitas. Has a wonderful lake, dog park and you can see hang gliders here all the time. A great area to play for kids and beautiful views all around

Great place to hike on an overcast day. Always see different animals and birds around.

A short distance from all the everyday convenience, this park has it all: fishing, hang gliding, horseback riding, hiking and a bit of cycling. Trails are well maintained but most of it is unshaded, which makes summer hikes strenuous.

A nice place for relax, also good for an easy hiking with families or close friends in the weekend. Especially during in COVID-19, not many people there, and parking is free those days. In Summer, the California sun is strong as always, don’t forget your sun-scream, hat and others things will protect you from the sun. Suggest go in the early morning in Summer.

Nice park. Two parking areas around the “lakes.” Lots of families. Did some of the shorter hiking trails which are pleasant nature walks (with a few very steep options!), but nothing super interesting.

Amazing views. Perfect place for family.

I feel in love here! Calm, good shade and some trails. People fish. There are many geese.

Peace and serenity if you love the out doors.

Fall in love ! Best park around!

Nice park for short hiking. Free parking.

So close yet so beautiful, many trails to choose from. Love it, just very few people on the trails.

The views were just okay. The place is most likely prettier when the hills are green. Went around the morning and it was a nice walk with my dog. Many of the trails lack shade, but plenty of shade around the lake area.

Went for hiking here in February. Its very nice with all green around. Very good place with scenaries, views of south Bay, and cows. Easy/moderate hike with multiple trail options.

Beautiful park, less crowded than other local options and plenty of parking. Views are great, although pretty exposed on hot days. Great way to get to Mission Peak ...

Always fun fishing Sandy Wool. You can use different techniques. Theres planted trout during the fall, and catfish in the spring. Crappie, small mouth bass and large mouth bass are naturally spawned. Theres lots of wild life including a couple of bald eagles, coots, egrets, cranes, owls, osprey, skunk, deer, coyote, wild boar, turtles, frogs, and a wide variety of birds. Theres a dog park, view of the hills, and paragliders that grace the skies on a windy day. Come visit some time.

Nice hike routes up in the hill. Offers an amazing overlook view of Silicon Valley from the top.

Beautiful mountains! Great trails!

Good for beginners who want to hike a fairly easy one, great view of western part of bay area..

Tons of land to explore, beautiful lake. No camping!

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 eagle shows up. This park is under Santa Clara county and requires a $6 fee to enter, or one can get a annual pass for $95 if looking for multiple visits.

Wonderful park. It gives you relaxation and calm.

Great picnic area! We did kite flying, fishing, wildlife viewing as well as watching a Cal Fire helicopter landing and takeoff the day we were there.

Great place to relax and get some fresh air. Plenty of space for wveryone to spread out.

Great place to have picnic and spend time with Family/friends, went there in Spring and views were awesome. There are 2 different picnic areas. Lots of things to do like fishing, BBQ, hiking, biking, paragliding at hill top.

Great place to sit and have a picnic, or go on a hike! Theres 2 lakes that i saw here. Huge park.

Beautiful lake with natural surroundings and hikes.

Havent been here for decades and its changed a lot since I was a teenager. The lake was full and people were catching large trout like crazy. Went to the dog park. There were about 10 other dogs on the little dog side. Hercules had a nice time. It was very peaceful and serene even though it was busy. It wasnt overcrowded, either. It was a good day.

We have been living in the area for over 6 years and just found this gem. Nice wide trails, awesome views of the bay from the hill top and the lake all make this a very scenic park indeed.I wish we had discovered it earlier.

Nice day trip spot with familyModerate hikeLakePicnic place

Great getaway place for South Bay residents. I hiked the Spring Valley Trail today and it was gorgeous. But all that green won’t last much longer.

Desperately needs a decent single-track for mountain bikes. The fire roads are beat up and steep, but the views are awesome, and cow pies minimal compared to Mission Peak. Very little shade at the top.

Very nice park. 1.2 mile loop around is a good path for a brisk and quick walk.

Love this place for a calm weekend or evening getaway under the open skies

This place is properly developed for your weekend picnics and gives you a nice feel as a go to place to find some peace and nature nearby the East San Jose area. Nestled among hills around Mission Peak, you can get a good view of the South Bay by visiting a nearby peak.

Cold here last night but beautiful and relaxing!

Doesnt matter you want 10 minutes walk or two hours hike, all the views are different yet gorgeous. Close distance to the cows family.

Beautiful scenic park. Great for families. No cell reception.

This park is amazing with wide grassy areas, areas shaded with trees and benches, beautiful lake, party areas, grills, fenced in dog park, as well as parks with slides and swings for kids. Perfect area for picnic or gathering.

Great view, dog friendly, and well maintained. Worth the $6 fee.

Relaxing scenery and easy hike around. Wish they have wear mask sign up. Many people not practicing social distancing.

Peaceful park in Milpitas neighborhood.Great trail with less crowd compared to mission peak

Speeding...lovely calm lake/trail. However they should place more street bump from the park all the way to Calaveras Rd. People going 40 mph even 50 mph on a 20 mph road.

Its a lovely place for time spending.

I love this place

Amazing beauty so close to civilization and yet feels like a world apart!

Great hiking place and nice view

Lovely lake with fishing, hiking spots, and a dog park. Came to see birds and was not disappointed.

One of my favorite local parks of the bay area. Its tucked away in the hills and if you take the wrong turn, youll miss it. It has lots of little trails that you can wall around but its also great place for picnicking. Theres a lake with stocked fish that you can fish with a permit. There is a hill where you can watch hang gliders practice.

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 got this wrong.