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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Hike The Hundred Challenge!
Due to popular demand and recent hot weather, the Hike the Hundred scavenger hunt has been extended another 100 days! Get your hiking boots and binoculars ready, the Hike The Hundred scavenger hunt now ends October 31.
In the Park After Dark Movie Night
Bring family and friends to County parks this summer to watch movies. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the movie under the stars. Admission is FREE, and parking is $6. See the Upcoming Events Calendar.
8th Annual Fall Festival at Marital Cottle
Come celebrate our valley's rich agricultural history! The 8th Annual Fall Festival will have local arts, crafts and food, kids activities, agricultural workshops, historical autos, antique farm equipment, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, entertainment, pumpkin patch - and more. on October 5, 2024 from 9 am to 2 pm. Admission is free and there is a $6 Parking Fee. Learn more.
Parks Administration Office Move
Effective April 8, 2024, the Santa Clara County Parks Administration Office relocated from 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
52,800+
Acres Protected
28
Regional Parks
5,482,718
Annual Visitors