Belgatos Park is at the far east end of Los Gatos, about 3.5 miles from downtown. One end of it touches a residential community of about 500 homes (Belwood, Belgatos, and Surmont areas - all of which may belong to the Belwood Cabana, another anchor in the vicinity).

The base offers traditional amenities like a playground area (usually in shade), picnic tables, trash cans, bbq areas, lots of lawn areas and even a restroom.

But it also stretches upward and connects with a few other trails and open space preserves.  There are a myriad of possible hikes, each rising through the hills to better and better views.  The paths are enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.

Recently I learned to make slideshows of some of my favorite places, and last weekend I put together one on our beautiful Belgatos Park.  It's a 60 second show (plus there are extra still pics if you'd like to see them too. I hope you enjoy it.

Mary Pope-Handy's tour of Belgatos Park.