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Penitencia Creek Garden

805 N. Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95133

Penitencia Creek Gardens

No parking fee, street parking along southbound Jackson Avenue only. The Penitencia Creek Garden Trail is flat, paved and makes a triangle around the perimeter of the area. It is approximately ¾ of a mile around the perimeter. The Penitencia Creek Trail branches to the west to King Road and to the east towards Alum Rock Park, several sections of the trail are undeveloped and owned by the City of San Jose and Valley Water. Penitencia Creek Garden has outdoor fitness equipment and benches to sit and relax on. It is a great location for an easy stroll or bicycle ride.

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Latitude: 37.374299
Longitude: -121.859422

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Sanborn - John Nicholas Trailhead on Black Rd

20409 Black Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033

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Latitude: 37.205735

Longitude: -122.037795

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The John Nicholas Trailhead is located on Black Road and is accessible from Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) or Highway 17.  It has roadside parking in several turnouts along Black Road and access for the John Nicholas Trail. A porta potty is located a short distance from the trailhead beyond the service gate. There is no water at the trailhead.  The trail is open to hikers, bikers and equestrians and features a 1.9 mile, fairly flat, service road section from Black Road to the Lake Ranch Reservoir.  From the reservoir, the trail ascends 3.3 miles uphill on a 4-foot-wide single track that winds through dense forest with some areas of scenic viewing. The trail connects to Sunnyvale Mountain trailhead and to the south end of the Skyline Trail, which parallels Skyline Boulevard. The John Nicholas Trail was completed in 2014 and was dedicated as a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.  The trail is named in memorial for one of the founders of the Park Management Program at West Valley College, who died in 1998.

Sanborn-John Nicholas Trailhead

The address below is for Sanborn County Park entrance

Sanborn - Ohlone Group Area

16055 Sanborn Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070

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Sanborn-Ohlone Group Picnic Area

Latitude: 37.234944
Longitude: -122.061481

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A covered, reservable group area in the core use area of Sanborn County Park. It includes a large BBQ pit and a gravel volleyball court.  The maximum capacity is 100 people. Available 8am to sunset, reservation is required.  Please visit gooutsideandplay.org to make your reservation. 

Sanborn-Ohlone Group Picnic Area Close Up

The address below is for Sanborn County Park entrance

Sanborn - Park Office (Dyer House)

16055 Sanborn Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070

Sanborn-Park Office

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Latitude: 37.234043
Longitude: -122.064083

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In 1912 Harold P. Dyer, an engineer and sugar industry executive, purchased 160 acres of land in the area of Peterson Grove. French stonemasons built the Dyer House out of locally collected sandstone around 1915. Dyer's son-in-law assisted in the design of the house and became a renowned architect and designed some early buildings at Stanford and Yosemite. In 2020, renovations were completed in the lower floor of the Dyer House and it now serves as the Sanborn Ranger Office.

H.P. Dyer had a Pelton waterwheel powered generator in the basement that provided electricity to the grounds and house. Being one of the only buildings with electricity at the time it was known as "The Star Light on the Hill". Dyer also purchased part of the Taudt (Todd) and Pourroy lands to create a 500 acre estate known as Star on the Hill. H.P. Dyer died in 1928 and the property was sold by his daughter in 1950 to George and Ethna Peterson (Peterson Grove). A portion of the property was sold to the County in 1962, and the park was opened for the first time on a limited basis.

Sanborn-Park Office 2

The address below is for Sanborn County Park entrance

Sanborn - Sunnyvale Mountain Trailhead on Skyline Blvd

16055 Sanborn Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070

Sanborn-Sunnyvale Mt Trailhead

Meeting Location

Latitude: 37.217103
Longitude: -122.069624

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Located on Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), the Sunnyvale Mountain trailhead provides access to the Skyline Trail, John Nicholas Trail and the Sunnyvale Mountain Loop trail.  Parking is limited, a porta potty is located just beyond the service gate.  There is no water at the trailhead.  

 

The address below is for Sanborn County Park entrance

Sanborn Junction 24

15799 Sanborn Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070

Junction 24 is where the Sanborn Road crosswalk and trail signboard are.

Sanborn Junction 24 map

Santa Teresa - Archery Range

317 Bayliss Dr
San Jose, CA 95139

Santa Teresa County Park (South San Jose)

  • Range is open to the public seven (7) days per week during normal park hours except for the first and third Saturdays of each month when it is closed for work by the local archery club. The range is also closed during club sponsored shoots. Contact the park or club representative for additional information.
  • Local Archery Club:
    Black Mountain Bowmen
    Visit their web site at www.blackmountainbowmen.net

 

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Latitude: 37.2168316
Longitude:-121.7667991

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The address below is across the street from the Santa Teresa - Archery Range.

Santa Teresa - Bernal Rd parking lot on left before IBM gate

Stile Ranch Trail
San Jose, CA 95120

This location has limited parking. Please only use designated parking spots. No parking along Bernal Road at anytime.

Meeting Location

Latitude: 37.214513
Longitude:-121.79656

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The address below is for the Santa Teresa - Bernal Rd parking lot on left before IBM gate

Stevens Creek - Archery Range

Mount Eden Rd
Cupertino, CA 95037

  • Range is open to the public seven (7) days per week during normal park hours except for club-sponsored shoot events. Contact the park or club representative for additional information.
  • Local Archery Club:
    Bowhunters Unlimited
    Visit their web site at bhuarchers.org

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Latitude: 37.277174
Longitude:-122.069645

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Stevens Creek - Park Office

11401 Stevens Canyon Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Meeting Location

Latitude: 37.305522
Longitude:--122.073815

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Located in the core use area of Stevens Creek County park, the park office was constructed in 1976 and features natural and cultural history interpretive displays.  A remodel of this building is in the planning stages and the building is currently closed to the public.  Park maps are available at the information station at the front of the building.

Stevens Creek- Park Office

 

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Stevens Creek - Villa Maria Picnic Area

11401 Stevens Canyon Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014

Stevens Creek-Villa Maria Group Picnic Area

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Latitude: 37.3044
Longitude:-122.0727

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Located in the core use area of Stevens Creek County Park, the Villa Maria Group area is an uncovered picnic area that includes a large BBQ and horseshoe pit.  It’s located near the remnants of the historic Villa Maria orchard.  The maximum capacity is 100 people. Available 8am to sunset, reservation is required.  Please visit gooutsideandplay.org to make your reservation. 

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