To locate a specific park, click on its first letter or scroll through the following list. Once the site of one of the largest quicksilver mines in the world, ore depletion turned several flourishing mining communities into ghost towns. Buildings and mine equipment still remain, and a museum is located on the park grounds. Almaden Quicksilver has an extensive and diverse trail system, plant, and animal community. This bayside park provides opportunities for picnicking and birdwatching, as well as access to other public lands for seasonal hiking and mountain bicycling.
Boat launching for small watercraft is possible during high tide.
The County's largest and most popular reservoir provides opportunities for both power and non-power boating, and fishing. Shady oaks shelter shoreline picnic areas along the western shore and at the Woodchoppers area. Group and family picnic sites are available below the dam on Coyote Creek. The park's serpentine ridges offer spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley. Horse stables and trail rides are available.