City of Sunnyvale

How can I reach the Bay Trail behind Lockheed?
Carl Road is a trailhead within Sunnyvale for the San Francisco Bay Trail. The City received funding from the Bay Trail Project, Association for Bay Area Governments, and from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space, to extend the Bay Trail an additional mile across a levee owned by Lockheed. To reach this levee, park at the Carl Road public lot and follow the Bay Trail signs. There is a handicap parking space, a wheelchair accessible portable toilet and a drinking fountain at the trailhead.

Are jumpers (also called bounce houses or inflatables) allowed at the park?
A permit is required to have a jumper in the park. Permits are issued in April through October and can be obtained by calling (408)730-7751 between the hours of 1PM and 2PM, Monday-Friday. A jumper is normally part of a larger picnic reservation. When you apply for a permit, you will be given a list of approved vendors. You must provide adult supervision at all times. Jumpers must be placed on irrigated turf grass. Parks staff can assist you in finding a location for your jumper.

Is picnicking allowed at the park without reservations?
Eleven family picnic sites have two picnic tables each and are available year around on a first-come first-served basis. The large group sites can be reserved weekends in April and everyday from May to October.

Can I bring jumpers and other equipment into the park without a reservation?
No, equipment and activities such as jumpers and catering are not allowed without a permit. We issue permits April thru October.

Where can I see wildlife at the park?
A variety of birds can be seen at the park year around, though the most can be seen November through May when water is present in the seasonal wetlands. For more information see Nature.

Where can I get maps of the San Francisco Bay Trail?
For maps of the Bay Trail please contact Rick Cotter at (408) 730-7335

For maps of the Bay Trail in other regions around San Francisco Bay visit http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/baytrail/

How far is it around the pathways?
The perimeter around the pathway measures one mile. See the Park Map for other distances.

Is Twin Creeks Sports Complex part of the park?
No, Twin Creeks is operated by a private company. For more information, please click on the following link www.twin-creeks.com.