Parks in Portola Valley, California

This crescent-shaped,493-acre preserve is almost surrounded by other Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserves Russian Ridge west across the Skyline, Monte Bello and Skyline Ridge south, and Windy Hill less than a mile north. Skyline ... More on Trails

This 1308-acre preserve includes the two bald knobs of Windy Hill, the long, grassy ridge extending from the Skyline to the floor of Portola Valley and many forested acres south of a private inholding. The upper grasslands of Windy ... More on Trails

The natural beauty of the trees, sand, and rock are complimented with the craftsmanship and quality of LSI. The communitys goal was for this structure to blend in well and they certainly have succeeded. Look carefully to see the new ... More on KaBoom.org

Skatechurch is a ministry of Peninsula Covenant Church in Redwood City California that has existed since Dec. of 2000. We operate three events a week. Skating on Tuesdays ... More on skateboardpark.com

An unusual sandstone formation called tafoni is the main attraction of this invigorating loop at the north end of the preserve. Towering Douglas-firs and coast redwoods, a sea of chaparral, and a l... More on Trails

We did the 4.5 mile loop. This a nice walk; mostly easy with a very few bri More on Trails

Using the Betsy Crowder, Spring Ridge, Anniversary, Lost, and Hamms Gulch trails, this leg-stretching loop climbs more than 1000 feet from Portola Valley to the flower-studded slopes of Windy Hill. Windy Hills twin summits offer unrivaled ... More on Trails

An unusual sandstone formation called tafoni is the main attraction of this invigorating loop, which uses the Tafoni, Fir, and El Corte de Madera Creek trails at the north end of the preserve. Along the way, you can visit Vista Point, ... More on Trails

This loop uses Alambique, Bear Gulch, Meadow, and Redwood trails to explore this compact yet diverse park in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park is a favorite among equestrians, but the trails are closed to horses ... More on Trails

The 2821 forested acres of El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve, which include most of the drainage basin of El Corte de Madera Creek, lie west of Skyline Boulevard between Star Hill, Swett, and Bear Gulch roads. The creek rises ... More on Trails