The mission of the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department is to provide, protect, and preserve regional parklands for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Santa Clara County Parks strives to provide all visitors a place where diversity and inclusivity is valued and makes every effort to provide access to outstanding recreational opportunities, a rich cultural historical legacy, and an expansive regional trail system for all to enjoy.
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Coyote Creek Habitat Day - FREE family fun!
Join us on Saturday, June 1 from 10am to 1pm at the Coyote Creek Visitor Center (19245 Malaguerra Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037) for a day of activities highlighting wildlife connected with Coyote Creek. Learn about the people and animals who have made their homes along this watershed both long ago and today. Learn more.
Hike The Hundred Challenge!
Are you ready for the next Santa Clara County Parks Challenge? Hike your way to 100 points in 100 days to celebrate Stevens Creek's 100 year milestone. Get your hiking boots and binoculars ready, the Hike The Hundred scavenger hunt has begun.
Native Plant and Pollinator Day at Martial Cottle Park
Celebrate National Pollinator week at Martial Cottle Park on June 15 from 9am to 12 pm. Learn about the importance of pollinators and how native plants help them through our guided walks and activities. Join us at the Park Partner Lot to visit our Park Partners, exhibitor booths, while enjoying crafts and activities. Event information
Parks Administration Office Move
Effective April 8, 2024, the Santa Clara County Parks Administration Office will be relocating from its current address at Vasona Lake County Park (298 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, CA) to a brand-new location at 5965 Silver Creek Valley Road, San José, CA 95138. Learn More.
SCC Parks by the Numbers
Since the first County parkland was acquired in 1924, the Santa Clara County Parks system has grown to include 28 regional parks encompassing over 52,000 acres of land. We at Santa Clara County Parks are committed to balancing the need for public use of parks and recreational lands with preserving the natural beauty of our area, including wildlife refuges and historic sites.
29,366
2022 Volunteer Hours
342
Miles of Trails
52,000+
Acres Protected
28
Regional Parks
5,482,718
Annual Visitors
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Saturday, September 7, 2024
Come tour the Joseph D Grant Ranch House and learn about the history of this pioneer family. Joseph D. Grant played an important role in shaping California in politics, industry and land preservation.
Meet at the Grant Ranch House. Questions? Call (408) 274-6121
Yerba Buena Trail
San Jose, CA 95127
United States
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Join a Park Interpreter for a guided stroll on the Martin Murphy paved trail at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear County Park.
The program and the trail are ADA-friendly, and visual and tactile aids will be provided. Together we’ll explore the local habitat, including why the two mountain ranges within Santa Clara County have so many differences between their ecosystems.
Registration required.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Calaveras Trail
Gilroy, CA 95020
United States
Saturday, September 28, 2024
There are many ways to keep your park beautiful! If you are looking to get outside and connect with new people right in your backyard, this is the opportunity for you! California native plants play an important role in the health of our parks. To help them thrive, we have to work together to remove non-native and invasive plants.
Locations include Hellyer Park's Velodrome, Dog Park, and east side of Cottonwood Lake. The Maintenance Crew has greatly appreciated the work that volunteers have done all around the main park over the past year, so keep it up!
Please bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and work gloves if you have them.
All ages welcome!
985 Hellyer Ave
San Jose, CA 95111
United States
Discover a new County Park on the last Saturday of each month as we explore, learn about, and respect nature in this 1-hour family program.
After completion of 3 park explorations, Junior Rangers can submit their completed logbook and receive the Santa Clara County Junior Ranger badge.
Best for ages 7-12. Registration required.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Come celebrate our valley's rich agricultural history! The 8th Annual Fall Festival will have local arts, crafts and foods, kids activities, agricultural workshops, animal presentations, historical autos, antique farm equipment, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, entertainment, pumpkin patch - and more.
Join us on October 5, 2024 from 9 am to 2 pm
Free Admission- $6 Parking Fee
Check back in soon for details...
Take a look back at Fall Festival 2023
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, concessionaire, or exhibitor for an event hosted by Santa Clara County Parks, click here to complete the request form.
5283 Snell Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
United States
Sunday, October 13, 2024
FREE EVENT - 免费活动 - EVENTO GRATIS - CHƯƠNG TRÌNH MIỄN PH
Celebrating Wellness of Communities and Wetlands
Presented by
Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation
in partnership with
Supervisor Otto Lee, District 3
Sunday, October 13
10am-3pm
Alviso Marina County Park
1195 Hope Street, Alviso, CA
Wellness Resources - Kayak Rides - Pumpkins for Kids
Multicultural Entertainment - Flu Vaccinations
1195 Hope St
San Jose, CA 95002
United States