Young Birders Club: Vasona Lake County Park

Join the Young Birders Club for a bird walk to Vasona Lake! This highly-developed urban park in Los Gatos is home to a variety of diverse habitats and bird species. We’ll search the riparian woodlands, small lake, eucalyptus groves, and large manicured lawns for herons, mergansers, warblers, spring migrants, and more.

This trip is designed for young birders, though parents and siblings are welcome to attend! We welcome birders of all skill levels. Loaner binoculars are available for participants.

Trip Difficulty: 1.5 miles, paved trails, lawns, little to no elevation change, some shade

Leaders: Kaiting

Loaner Binoculars Available, Beginner Friendly, 2 hours or less, No elevation gain

Meet: Lakeview Group Area Parking Lot 

Directions: From CA-85 in Los Gatos, exit Winchester Blvd. Continue south for about 1.5 miles (Winchester Blvd becomes North Santa Cruz Ave) then turn left onto Blossom Hill Rd. The park entrance will be on your left in less than 0.5 miles. Pass through the park entry kiosk and continue on the Vasona Park Rd. Turn left onto the Pepper Tree Lane all the way to the top.

Latitude/Longitude: 37.24220619872494, -121.97191335270037

Facilities: ADA accessible bathroom, drinking water, cell phone service, bike rack

Parking: paved parking lot, $6 parking fee (in park)

Banner Photo: Wilson's Warbler by Caroline Lambert

Questions? Email general questions to youngbirders@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.