Hellyer County Park
Welcome to Hellyer County Park, this 178-acre urban park in the heart of Santa Clara County's regional park system. The Coyote Creek, which meanders through the center of the park, is the focus of the park's natural environment. A thick undergrowth and tall trees characterize the well-defined creek channel which is home to many different species of wildlife. Visitors to the park can escape from the nearby hustle of city life and enjoy the quiet solitude of Hellyer County Park.
Hellyer has multiple entrances - Park Entrances
Park office: (408) 225-0225
Hours and fees
For up-to-date trail closures, please call the trail hotline at (408) 355-2200 and press 3.
The park is open year-round from 8 a.m. until sunset, and the trails open at sunrise. Vehicle entry fees are collected year-round.
Fees are also required to use group picnic areas. The fees are posted at the entrance kiosk.
Access fee information here: Park fees
Learn about our park
Fishing is permitted year-round at Cottonwood Lake and during fishing season in the Coyote Creek. There is a new playground that features a 30-foot-high play structure with an enclosed slide, bridges, swings, cargo-net climbing course and a rock-formation splash pad featuring jets, waterfalls and sprinklers. Any time the outdoor temperature reaches 70 degrees the splash pad is on! Also, there is a designated area for toddlers to play with sand, climb, slide, swing and jump to create music.
First-come, first-served family picnic areas are available year-round and are limited by ordinance.
Also located within the park is an Olympic-size velodrome. This is an open air, banked, concrete bicycle racing track is used to stage professional and amateur bicycle events. Information for the velodrome can be found at hellyervelodrome.com.
Check our events calendar for public programs and events at Hellyer and other Santa Clara County parks.
Agents of Discovery is a free educational mobile game you can play while walking along the paved pathways at Hellyer County Park. This activity may take you 30 - 45 min to complete and you can start near the playground. As you walk, you will use your smart phone or tablet to answer questions and learn about the park’s history, wildlife, and habitat conservation. We recommend you download the Agents of Discovery app from the Google Play or App Store, as well as the Hellyer mission within the app, before you head out to the park. A prize is available if you complete the mission - further details on how to receive your prize are listed within the app, once you complete all the questions. It is available to play in English and Spanish. Questions Email [email protected].
In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ('ADA'),the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities. The Department will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disability have an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, services, facilities, and activities. If you need assistance with an ADA request, please contact our ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
Upcoming events
There are no upcoming events.
