Belwood of Los Gatos

Belgatos Park

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Belgatos Park:

Belgatos Park is a 17 acre park located off of Blossom Hill Rd. at the end of Belgatos Rd.

Featuring 2+ miles of trails (for hikers, cyclists and equestrians), a playground, recently remodeled restrooms, picnic tables, expansive lawn areas, accessible creeks for studying tadpoles Trail in beautiful Belgatos Park, Los Gatos, CA - photo by Mary Pope-Handy and small fish and offering spectauclar scenery and views, Belgatos Park is a wonderful place to spend time! The park also connects to the Heinz Open Space Preserve (behind the newer Summerhill Development off Blossom Hill Road just to the west of the Belgatos area) and also to the Santa Rosa Open Space area (at the top of the hill - you can also get close to there by driving to the top of Harwood Road), so your hiking which begins at Belgatos can be quite extensive.

Big grassy hill in Los Gatos' Belgatos Park is a favorite for kids wanting to ride downhill on cardboard "sleds" - photo by Mary Pope-Handy A few important points:

*Open at 7:00 am every day
*Closed 30 minutes past sunset every day
*Alcohol with meals only (and not allowed on trails)
*Pets must stay on (6' minimum) leash
*Be aware of wildlife issues, from poison oak to bobcats, cougars, coyotes, deer, wild boar, rattlesnakes and black widow spiders. The park has a board at the parking lot with information on all of these. Please read it and pay attention. Los Gatos, CA: Belgatos Park - "trail ends 400 feet ahead" sign - photograph by Mary Pope-Handy

Park Ranger Contact Info (in case park is locked when it should be open or there are other issues):
tel 408 399-5759

Great views of downtown San Jose from a trail in Belgatos Park, Los Gatos, CA - photo by Mary Pope-Handy

For more information, see the Town's page for this park:
http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=900 You will find trail maps, a map of the location, and more information! Belgatos Park in Los Gatos is a great place to bring family and friends for a pleasant walk or a challenging hike!

Photographs by Mary Pope-Handy, Belwood Los Gatos resident. Please do not use without permission.

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fabulous.) Dogs are NOT allowed into the stalls area but may be in the
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