Parks and Recreation
Santa Clara County Parks Department Announces New Programs to Celebrate 100 Years
The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department is announcing new programs and initiatives in honor the county's 100th anniversary of preserving parklands.
County Encourages Residents to Go Green During Earth Month
The County and community partners offer a wide range of ecofriendly programs, services and activities to help you celebrate Earth Month and protect the environment.
From Trunks to Seats: How County Parks Repurposes Trees as Natural Wood Benches
Parks staff use their forestry skills to repurpose felled trees into natural benches that blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.
Love Yurts? County of Santa Clara Parks Online Reservation System Makes Camping Reservations Easy
For campers and families who want an experience in nature, the Santa Clara County Parks website, gooutsideandplay.org, now offers a convenient online reservation system to help search and select a campsite tailored to their preferred outdoor activities.
‘Tis the season: Vasona Lake serpent, dinosaurs, Santa and more to light up December nights
The glinting and twinkling, glimmering and shimmering family-favorite holiday tradition “Fantasy of Lights” is coming back to Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, and again, tickets are going fast.