Despite its rapid technological development, Cupertino remains deeply connected to nature, heavily featuring oak woodlands and open spaces.
* **Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve:** Bordering Cupertino, this massive 3,988-acre preserve is intensely popular for hiking and trail running, featuring a historic working farm (Deer Hollow Farm) and abundant wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and occasionally bobcats. * **McClellan Ranch Preserve:** A former horse ranch transformed into a nature preserve along Stevens Creek. It features a community garden, environmental education center, and original agricultural buildings. * **Memorial Park:** The city's central park, featuring a large pond, an amphitheater for summer concerts, and a veterans memorial. * **Blackberry Farm:** A historic park alongside Stevens Creek offering picnic grounds, swimming pools, and access to the Stevens Creek Trail.