Santa Teresa County Park
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Santa Teresa County Park offers over 17 miles of unpaved trails for equestrian, hiking, and bicycle use. Some of the trails are steep, namely around Coyote Peak. Spectacular wildflower displays may be found from March through June on the Stile Ranch Trail and many other trails in the park.
The Pueblo Day Use Area includes parking for over 170 vehicles and an equestrian staging area. A reservable group picnic area for up to 100 people with a large barbeque pit is near a restroom facility and potable water source. Other individual picnic tables and barbeques are scattered throughout the day use area.
The historic Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch and Santa Teresa Springs are open to the public and available for school tours. For more information on school tours, please visit our education page.
An archery range, operated and maintained by the Black Mountain Bowmen Archery Club, is open for public use except when tournaments are scheduled.
The Coyote Alamitos Canal is a Santa Clara Valley Water District facility. The canal includes a maintenance road that is not part of the park's trail system.
The Santa Teresa Golf Club, operated by a concessionaire, offers an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole/par three course. The clubhouse includes a restaurant and a pro shop. Electric carts are available for a fee. Also located in the golf course is a banquet facility available by reservation. For green fee rates, reservations, and more information about the golf course, call (408) 225-2650 or visit Santa Teresa Golf Club.
Picnicking by groups and families is a popular activity in Santa Teresa County Park in the Pueblo Day Use area. Please help make this experience enjoyable for everyone by adhering to the following rules and any posted regulations:
- Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The Pueblo Group Area is available for groups of up to 100 persons. To reserve this facility, please call (408) 355-2201, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Reservations at group area does not include reserved parking.
- Do not drive into picnic areas or onto lawns or paths.
- Twenty minutes is the maximum time allowed for parking in the yellow zone for unloading and loading of picnic supplies.
- No tacks, nails, or staples on park signs, tables, or trees.
- Allow fires in barbecue pits to burn out. Water will damage the grill and pit.
- Amplified music is allowed with a permit.
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].
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