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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Sunday, March 5, 2023
A visit to the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch historic area of Santa Teresa County Park immerses you in the realities of living and working on a family ranch more than 100 years ago.
The Bernal house was built c. 1860, and served as family home for the Bernals and their descendants for over a hundred years. It has been restored to its c. 1910 appearance, as in this historic photo. House museum rooms and exhibits inside tell the story of the Bernal family and the home.
372 Manila Dr
San Jose, CA 95119
United States
Saturday, March 11, 2023
A visit to the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch historic area of Santa Teresa County Park immerses you in the realities of living and working on a family ranch more than 100 years ago.
The Bernal house was built c. 1860, and served as family home for the Bernals and their descendants for over a hundred years. It has been restored to its c. 1910 appearance, as in this historic photo. House museum rooms and exhibits inside tell the story of the Bernal family and the home.
372 Manila Dr
San Jose, CA 95119
United States
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Can you discover anything new about nature when you tap into your creative side? Drop in for a "crafternoon" to learn more about the plants and animals that call our parks home before exploring the visitor center or nearby hiking trails on your own. No registration required. All ages welcome!
Location: Vasona County Park - YSI Nature Center
Questions? email [email protected]
333 Blossom Hill Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
United States
A visit to the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch historic area of Santa Teresa County Park immerses you in the realities of living and working on a family ranch more than 100 years ago.
The Bernal house was built c. 1860, and served as family home for the Bernals and their descendants for over a hundred years. It has been restored to its c. 1910 appearance, as in this historic photo. House museum rooms and exhibits inside tell the story of the Bernal family and the home.
372 Manila Dr
San Jose, CA 95119
United States
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Calling all Junior Rangers! Curious about camping safety, wildflowers, raptors, and more? Join Rangers and Interpreters for our spring series of Virtual Junior Rangers. This series of 8 after-school sessions on Zoom will explore a variety of parks and feature optional "homework" activities to connect with nature at home. Attend at least 3 sessions to earn our Junior Ranger badge and be invited to Junior Ranger Family Day at Hellyer County Park on March 25th.
Reservations required. Learn more here
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Calling all Junior Rangers! Curious about camping safety, wildflowers, raptors, and more? Join Rangers and Interpreters for our spring series of Virtual Junior Rangers. This series of 8 after-school sessions on Zoom will explore a variety of parks and feature optional "homework" activities to connect with nature at home. Attend at least 3 sessions to earn our Junior Ranger badge and be invited to Junior Ranger Family Day at Hellyer County Park on March 25th.
Reservations required. Learn more here
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Calling all Junior Rangers! Curious about camping safety, wildflowers, raptors, and more? Join Rangers and Interpreters for our spring series of Virtual Junior Rangers. This series of 8 after-school sessions on Zoom will explore a variety of parks and feature optional "homework" activities to connect with nature at home. Attend at least 3 sessions to earn our Junior Ranger badge and be invited to Junior Ranger Family Day at Hellyer County Park on March 25th.
Reservations required. Learn more here
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Calling all Junior Rangers! Curious about camping safety, wildflowers, raptors, and more? Join Rangers and Interpreters for our spring series of Virtual Junior Rangers. This series of 8 after-school sessions on Zoom will explore a variety of parks and feature optional "homework" activities to connect with nature at home. Attend at least 3 sessions to earn our Junior Ranger badge and be invited to Junior Ranger Family Day at Hellyer County Park on March 25th.
Reservations required. Learn more here
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Agricultural Day by looking back at our past while exploring our future. Join us for Martial Cottle Park’s 1st Agricultural Day!
Come see the Cottle Lester historical farming equipment, talk with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and participate in our program “Cottle Ranch: A Century of Successful Farming” to learn more about our local agricultural history.
Explore the future of agriculture with presentations, information and activity booths, tours, and workshops from our park partners: Jacobs Farm, Our City Forest, Friends of Martial Cottle Park, and UCCE’s Urban Agriculture, Composting Education, 4-H, and Master Gardeners programs.
Families are encouraged to come. Admission is free. $6 parking fee.
Questions? Contact Parks Program Coordinator Jackie Zizana at [email protected]
5283 Snell Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
United States
A visit to the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch historic area of Santa Teresa County Park immerses you in the realities of living and working on a family ranch more than 100 years ago.
The Bernal house was built c. 1860, and served as family home for the Bernals and their descendants for over a hundred years. It has been restored to its c. 1910 appearance, as in this historic photo. House museum rooms and exhibits inside tell the story of the Bernal family and the home.
372 Manila Dr
San Jose, CA 95119
United States