Reserve a picnic site
Planning a big party? Need some elbow room? We have reservable picnic areas for you in 14 of our county parks.
Reservable picnic sites
Reservable picnic areas are available for you in 14 of our County parks—see list below for details.
- For more information or a park map click on the park name in related links below.
- Click on the link for the picnic site to view a photo.
- All fees are per day and subject to change.
- Reservable picnic sites are limited to a maximum of 1 site per customer on any date(s). Check with the Reservations Office if you are interested in reserving more than 1 picnic site, there are some picnic sites at limited locations that are able to be reserved together.
Three ways to make a reservation
Online
By phone
Call the reservations office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm except holidays.
Phone: (408) 355-2201
Walk-in
Stop by the front lobby at the Parks Administration building located in San Jose, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm except on holidays.
Reservations seasonal restrictions
Reservations at the Sequoia and Peterson Grove in Sanborn Park may be subject to music volume restrictions from mid-summer through September. Amplified music will have to be discontinued at 6:30 pm to accommodate performances by the Silicon Valley Shakespeare Theatre Company on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at the adjacent Outdoor Stage.
Reservations at the Amphitheater and adjoining picnic area in Mt Madonna Park must vacate by 6:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings during the summer months to accommodate prescheduled programs.
Picnic site fees
Weddings in the park
Weddings and/or Receptions are distinctive events at Santa Clara County parks. Please do not book your wedding reservation online.
Weddings and receptions have additional procedures, paperwork, fees and include special amenities that are not available with a regular group reservation. We want your special day to be perfect! To ensure that everything runs smoothly, please call the reservations office at (408) 355-2201 to make your reservation.