A Fire Weather Warning has been issued for the entire Santa Clara Valley, including San Jose and Eastern Santa Clara Hills from 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, through Thursday, November 7 until 7:00 a.m. due to critical fire danger. Please exercise caution when outdoors.
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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Fantasy of Lights
Fantasy of Lights tickets go on sale on Thursday, November 7.
Boating at Parks
Coyote Lake and Stevens Creek Reservoir is fully close as of October 16, 2024.
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
Updated SCC Parks Website Coming Soon
On Tuesday, November 12, we will switch from our current website to a new customer-focused one. You may experience some technical difficulties. If you do, please email [email protected]. We appreciate your patience.
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
Volunteer Hours in 2023
342
Miles of Trails
52,800+
Acres Protected
28
Regional Parks
5,400,000+
Visits in 2023