Ed R. Levin County Park in Milpitas offers a great view and many recreational activities.
Scenic spots highlight beauty of the bay
Ed R. Levin County Park
Located between Milpitas and the Mission Park Regional Preserve, the 1,558-acre Ed R. Levin County Park features mountainous trails overlooking the Spring Valley Pond and Bay Bridge. The park is open nearly every day from 8 a.m. to sunset with a $6 entry fee.
The park’s views become even more striking at sunset, with the dimly lit city skyline resembling a scene straight out of a movie. Although...
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