Parks and Open Space
Vista Park  Vista Park, located at 1030 Vista Road in the heart of Hillsborough, has been completely renovated and the Town welcomes you and your family to visit. The Park is located on Vista Road between Culebra and Chiltern.
Recently, Vista Park was the recipient of a complete makeover and improvement, thanks to the very generous donation received from Hillsborough Beautification Foundation as well as grant funding the Town received from the State of California. You will find dramatic improvements in the form of an impressive arbor, picnic tables, and separate play equipment for children under 5 years of age and older kids. There is also new rubberized ground surfacing, exciting climbing rocks, and huge play field complete with a clamshell backstop. Even the irrigation and sand channel drainage system are new. The park is fully accessible to persons in wheelchairs. When you enter Vista Park, the names of generous contributors have been memorialized in the form of engraved bricks that mark the walkway and on a commemorative rock. A special feature of th park is a large compass rose located in the center of the park showing Hillsborough's distance from other world cities landmarks. Residents are advised to refrain from bringing BBQ equipments as they are not allowed. The park does not have rest room facilities. Articles lost at the park can be claimed at Town Hall, 1600 Floribunda Avenue up to one week after loss. Unclaimed items are donated to charity. Hillsborough Water Conservation Park  The Hillsborough Water Conservation Park was built in 1989 to demonstrate water conservation techniques for the benefit of homeowners in the Town and in surrounding communities. Native, low-water use and drought tolerant plants create a charming garden utilizing mulch and an automatic drip irrigation system. This attractive small park and demonstration garden is located on the grounds of the Town Hall at the corner of El Camino and Floribunda Avenue. It is open for the public's enjoyment as an illustration of what can be created in this area of California where the need for long-range water conservation is critical. The park was funded by grants from the State of California and contributions from private citizens and local garden clubs.
Crossroads Park  At the corner of Hayne Road and 902 Black Mountain Road, Crossroads Park was created by the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation in 2003, at the site of an abandoned water tank. The park features benches and a water fountain.
In addition to funding the park's construction, the Foundation also funds the maintenance of the park.
Open Space  Hillsborough has 259 acres of open space, which cannot be developed, improved, or sold. This land is intended to be preserved in its natural state. Among the assets the Town of Hillsborough owns are Crocker Lake (photo) and Spencer Lake. Open space areas are not open to the public.
A description of the largest open spaces is available in the PDF format: Open Space If you have any questions about the open space please contact the Public Works Department at pw@hillsborough.net Photos of wildlife at Crocker Lake including Great Blue Herons |
