Villa Montalvo
The estate and grounds are operated and managed by the Montalvo Association. Trails are managed by Santa Clara County Parks.
Welcome to Villa Montalvo, once the grand estate of Senator James Phelan, operated and managed by the Montalvo Association. Villa Montalvo estates manage the estate and parking lots, whereas County Parks operates and maintains a portion of the trails in this park. This 166-acre park offers a peaceful environment among formal gardens. Villa Montalvo was built in 1912 and was Senator Phelan's favorite home. It became a center for artistic, political, and social life in Northern California. The Montalvo Arts Center has continued to nurture this artistic oasis, providing opportunities for creating and presenting arts of all types. Visit the Montalvo Arts Center Website for more information.
View Park Entrance
Park office: (408) 355-2375
Montalvo Association office: (408) 961-5800
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. No fees are required at any entrances.
Learn about Villa Montalvo
Villa Montalvo's expansive lawn area is a favorite site for outdoor weddings. A summer concert series is hosted on the grounds yearly. The Montalvo Association manages all areas of the park except the hiking trails above the Villa, which are managed by Santa Clara County Parks. These county-managed trails offer miles of hiking within the park grounds. Dogs on a 6-foot leash are allowed in the upper trails; however, they are restricted from the botanical gardens and grounds of Villa Montalvo.
The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Montalvo Association, is committed to accessibility.
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].
