Established in 1973,the community of Hidden Glen is a planned unit development consisting of 60 single-family homes, built on lots ranging in size from approximately 0.37 acres to 0.69 acres. The Hidden Glen is located in California's Santa Cruz County's Monterey Bay area just outside the city limits of the city of Scotts Valley near Lockewood Lane and Graham Hill Road. The community is nestled amongst some 60 acres of well-forested lands that include Oaks, Redwoods, Ponderosa Pines and Madrones. The association of members also own, in common, several shared amenities including swimming pool, tennis courts, horse stable, tot lot, picnic and game areas, as well as roughly 25 acres of forested green belt areas. All of these amenities are for the exclusive use of its members and accompanied guests.

Hidden Glen is within the Scotts Valley Unified School District which offers children access to Brook Knoll Elementary School, Scotts Valley Middle School and the Scotts Valley High School, all within a short distance from Hidden Glen. Other public high schools in the area are Harbor High School, Santa Cruz High school and San Lorenzo Valley High School. Also available within a short drive from Hidden Glen are Cabrillo College and the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC).

The homes in the Hidden Glen community are individually designed, constructed and landscaped residences on nominally 1/2 acre private lots. Homes range in size from 1850 sqft to 5900 sqft (averaging roughly 3400 sqft).

        

Hidden Glen’s swimming pool is a focal point facility of the community and is very popular with both children and adults. The pool is roughly a 36’ by 48’, “L” spaced design with a diving board and a deep end depth of 8’. It is heated with both solar panels and a gas heater. The pool house includes bathrooms, and an equipment room. Life Guard coverage is often provided during the peak use months. The area is decoratively landscaped and has plenty of deck and grass area for sunbathers. Or, people can use the numerous lounges, chairs or tables. Group parties at the pool, as well as at the other facilities, are quite common.

        

        

The Association’s stable is for members only and has room for up to 16 horses in 15’ by 30’ stalls; roughly 40% of the stall is under cover of the barn’s roof. The stable is on over an acre of land and has a barn with a 2200 sq ft hayloft, a 700 sq ft tack house for tack, lockers and a bathroom, a 65’ by 135’ riding arena, and a large turnout corral. The HG stables are within a short ride to Henry Cowell Park with its numerous riding trails. Members can also ride their horses within the common grounds of HG as well. An additional monthly fee is charged for members who board their horses at the stable.

        

The Association has two enclosed regulation size tennis courts located in the recreational near the pool and picnic areas. One of these Courts also acts as a multi-use court for half court basketball.     

        

Clustered around the pool and tennis courts is a picnic area where members often meet for picnics and games. The area has a BBQ pit with 2 grills and picnic tables sufficient for both family and Association parties. The area also has a fenced in Tot Lot designed for ages 2-12 years and sand lot volleyball and tetherball games.

     

     

The roughly 25 acres of common open space includes approximately 7 acres of forested green belt area mostly interior to Hidden Glen and Spreading Oak Drives, the two public streets serving the community. The common amenities are located within this common area. Another roughly 16 acres of densely wooded area is located on the ridge above the eastern portion of the community and has many nature trails for hiking. Most of the common acreage retains its native beauty.

     

Developed as a PUD, the community was officially recorded in the Santa Cruz County Recorders Office on March 27, 1973 in Book of Maps, page 8 as “Hidden Glen Tract 598”. The community is governed by the Hidden Glen Property Owners Association (HGPOA) and administered by the Association’s five member Board of Directors and a three member Architecture and Use Control Committee. Board members and Architecture Committee members are elected by the Association’s membership for 2-year terms. The Association is incorporated as a California non-profit corporation.

A recorded document titled “Declaration of Restrictions, Hidden Glen Tract” defines the covenants, conditions and restrictions that run with the land and are binding on all persons owning property in Hidden Glen. Other documents which further define the rights and obligations of members as well as the administration of the HGPOA include the Association’s By-Laws, the Rules and Regulations.