Santa Clara County Parks

Santa Clara County Parks Regional park system with 28 parks spanning over 55,000 acres of parkland, including 10 lakes, 12 campgrounds & 350 miles of trails.

Santa Clara County Social Media Disclaimer: https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/social-media-disclaimer

Described by the poet Pablo Neruda as “tiny living lightning” these important pollinators have often captured the wonder...
09/05/2026

Described by the poet Pablo Neruda as “tiny living lightning” these important pollinators have often captured the wonder and imagination of people in the bay area. If you would like to have these living jewels visit your home, you can plant native flowering plants like manzanita and fuchsia-flowering gooseberry in your garden!

Oh, how things change! As summer fades into fall, we reflect on the fun we’ve had. Not just this year but across the yea...
09/04/2026

Oh, how things change! As summer fades into fall, we reflect on the fun we’ve had. Not just this year but across the years. Fond memories and days in the sun!

Have you been exploring parks longer than you can remember? Share your park stories and photos from days-gone-by in the comments below!

Pictured: Casa Grande back-in-the-day and today! Come visit and check out our newest exhibit that explores the historic building’s fun past as a socialite’s retreat, Club Almaden, and of course the Opry House!

Join the Parks staff and fellow volunteers at Ed Levin’s Sandy Wool Lake for a hands-on stinkwort removal weeding party ...
09/03/2026

Join the Parks staff and fellow volunteers at Ed Levin’s Sandy Wool Lake for a hands-on stinkwort removal weeding party and a short interpretive talk about invasive plant and animal ecology at the end. This is a great opportunity to keep your local parks beautiful, curb the spread of an invasive species, and learn how your stewardship supports native species!

Click here https://bit.ly/4xGR1Yo to find out more about the event and what to bring. Sign up now!

Hello, it's us again... we are hiring! 📢 We are looking for a Chief of Construction Services to join Santa Clara County ...
09/01/2026

Hello, it's us again... we are hiring! 📢 We are looking for a Chief of Construction Services to join Santa Clara County Parks.

In this role, the Chief of Construction Services will supervise a team of project managers, construction managers, construction inspectors and consultant program managers for the project management, liaison, inspection, and contract administration for the design, construction and modification of County buildings and structures.

Apply here: https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/careers/current-postings

08/28/2026

Did you know that Santa Clara County Parks has a craftsworker team? Meet Noah Flores, one of the crew members, and Justin Morango, a park maintenance technician. Together, they rebuilt the Coyote Creek Trail bridge - replacing over 2,000+ sq ft of decking to keep this trail safe for the community.

Ever wonder why Martial Cottle Park exists? Thanks to the Cottle and Lester families' generosity, this land was saved to...
08/27/2026

Ever wonder why Martial Cottle Park exists? Thanks to the Cottle and Lester families' generosity, this land was saved to keep Santa Clara Valley's farming history alive for generations to come. Come learn the story yourself - programming is up now at Parkhere.org.

Email [email protected] with questions.

SAVE THE DATE! 📣 Day on the Bay is back on Saturday, October 17, brought to you by Santa Clara County Parks and District...
08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 📣 Day on the Bay is back on Saturday, October 17, brought to you by Santa Clara County Parks and District 3 County Supervisor Otto Lee. Enjoy free kayak rides, pumpkins, flu vaccines, multicultural entertainment, and more! This will be the event of the season - don't miss it.

Twenty years of partnership, one incredible weekend! 100+ volunteers with Volunteer for Outdoor California rerouted an e...
08/25/2026

Twenty years of partnership, one incredible weekend! 100+ volunteers with Volunteer for Outdoor California rerouted an eroded trail near Inspiration Point and restored the Meadow and Bayview trails at Mt. Madonna County Park. Stewardship in action!

Address

5965 Silver Creek Valley Road
San Jose, CA
95138

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 7:30pm
Thursday 6am - 7:30pm
Friday 6am - 7:30pm
Saturday 6am - 7:30pm
Sunday 6am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+14083552200

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Santa Clara County Parks posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Santa Clara County Parks:

Shortcuts

Share

Category