📍 Ed R. Levin County Park

Milpitas, CA

Vibe: 🌿 Natural • Scenic • Open • California Foothills

Best For:
Family • Maternity • Couples • Engagement • Lifestyle • Portraits • Graduation

📸 Best Time to Shoot:
Golden hour is ideal, especially for capturing the expansive hills and open landscape. The evening light creates warm, soft tones and beautiful depth throughout the photos.

🌿 Location Highlights:

• Rolling hills

• Open grassy fields

• Scenic trails

• Expansive landscape views

• Natural California foothill backdrops

• Beautiful open skies

🍂 Seasonal Note:
The appearance of the park can change throughout the year. The landscape tends to be lush and green during the wetter months and transitions to golden and dry during the warmer months, giving your photos a completely different feel depending on the season.

🚗 Parking:
Parking is available throughout the park, with several areas that provide convenient access to different photo spots. Some areas can get busier, especially on weekends, so plan accordingly. $ Park Entrance Fee.

🥾 What to Wear:
Recommend closed-toe shoes and comfortable footwear. Some of the best photo locations require walking along dirt or trail-like paths with uneven terrain. Wedges and kitten heels are ok.

⭐ Photographer Tip:
Ed Levin is a great choice when you want wide-open scenery and variety. The rolling hills and expansive views create beautiful depth, while the trails and open fields offer more intimate backdrops. It’s especially beautiful during golden hour when the landscape takes on warm, golden tones.