Santa Clara County Parks

For over 65 years, Santa Clara County Parks has provided recreational opportunities, beautiful parks, and precious natural resources for Santa Clara County residents. The department was founded in 1956 with the following mission: To provide, protect, and preserve regional parklands for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The system features 28 park locations encompassing more than 55,000 acres that offer a wide range of recreational opportunities and many other amenities of broad appeal and contains some of Santa Clara County’s finest natural resources.