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Rovide, Protect and Preserve Regional Parklands for the Enjoyment, Education and Inspiration of This and Future Generations rovide, protect and preserve regional parklands for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations. Mission of the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department Your pocket guide to outdoor adventures and great family fun in the fabulous parks of Santa Clara County! Almaden Quicksilver Field Sports Park Stevens Creek 21785 Almaden Rd. 9580 Malech Road 11401 Stevens Canyon Rd. San Jose, CA 95120 San Jose, CA 95013 Cupertino, CA 95014 Casa Grande/ Hellyer Uvas Canyon New Almaden Quicksilver 985 Hellyer Ave. 8515 Croy Rd. Mining Museum San Jose, CA 95111 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 21350 Almaden Rd. Joseph D. Grant Uvas Reservoir San Jose, CA 95120 18405 Mt. Hamilton Rd. 4200 Uvas Rd. Alviso Marina San Jose, CA 95140 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Mill St. Lexington Reservoir Vasona Alviso, CA 95002 17770 Alma Bridge Rd. 333 Blossom Hill Rd. Anderson Lake Los Gatos, CA 95032 Los Gatos, CA 95032 (Park Office) Los Gatos Creek Villa Montalvo 19245 Malaguerra Ave. 1250 Dell Ave. 15400 Montalvo Rd. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Campbell, CA 95008 Saratoga, CA 95070 Anderson Lake Motorcycle 18390 Cochrane Rd. 300 Metcalf Rd. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 San Jose, CA 95138 Bernal-Gulnac- Mt. Madonna Joice Ranch 7850 Pole Line Rd. 372 Manila Dr. Watsonville, CA 95076 San Jose, CA 95119 Penitencia Creek Calero Jaskson Ave. & Maybury 23205 McKean Rd. Rd.San Jose, CA 95132 San Jose, CA 95120 Rancho San Antonio Chitactac-Adams 22500 Cristo Rey Dr. 10001 Watsonville Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014 Gilroy, CA 95020 Sanborn Chesbro Reservoir 16055 Sanborn Rd. 17655 Oak Glen Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Santa Teresa Coyote Lake 260 Bernal Rd. Harvey Bear Ranch San Jose, CA 95119 10840 Coyote Lake Rd. Gilroy, CA 95020 Ed Levin 3100 Calaveras Rd. Milpitas, CA 95035 Join us online! How about a fun, FREE quest for the whole family! See page 29!24! parkhere.org Table of Contents Key to symbols Volunteer Here......................................3 Healthy Trails Challenge Hike. See description under September Events ............................5-8 “all year” programs. Reservations required. …how many great places there are to explore right here in Pictures in the Park ...........................9 See program description for Santa Clara County – your own big backyard! Take a look inside Photo Contest appropriate phone number. to discover the wide variety of natural, historical, cultural, recreational Online reservations. Go to parkhere.org, and educational opportunities for your family, friends and you. Jr. Rangers..........................................10 select “on-line calendar” October Events..............................11-13 and find program Easy Hike: Flat to gently rolling Hiking Safety .....................................14 pathways and trails. Leisurely pace. Unwelcome Hitch-Hikers ................15 Moderate Hike: Steeper or more frequent uphill grades. Leisurely Fantasy of Lights 2011 ...................16 to moderate pace. November Events..........................17-18 Strenuous Hike: Steep hills or long distances. Moderate to vigorous pace. December Events..........................19-20 Bring a lunch, snack, or dinner January Events .................................21 as appropriate. Field Trip/Classroom Programs...21 Appropriate for children February Events................................22 accompanied by an adult. March Events......................................23 All or mostly wheelchair accessible. The Santa Clara County Park system is composed of urban and Healthy Trails ....................................24 mountain parks which have a wealth of trails, lakes, streams, and open Bring a bike in good working space environments. It is one of the most diverse recreational areas in Historic Facilities ........................25-26 condition. Helmets required. all of California. Our natural environments range from the wetlands of Casa Grande and the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum Well-behaved dogs allowed. Must San Francisco Bay to the oak woodlands of the Diablo Mountain Range be controlled on a 6’ max. leash. to the majestic redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Santa Teresa’s Historic Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch Breast collars, lead ropes; under 18, Santa Clara County acquired its first parkland in 1924, purchasing helmets required. Experienced riders 400 acres near Cupertino which became Stevens Creek County Park. Chitactac-Adams Heritage only. No horse rentals. In 1956, the Department of Parks and Recreation was formed. County Park Bring own canoe/kayak, life jackets Currently, the regional parks system has expanded to 29 parks and 2 glow sticks per person; call for information and restrictions. encompassing nearly 46,000 acres. Feature movie shown as part of program. Due to extreme weather conditions and other unforeseen situations, some scheduled programs may be cancelled or changed. For $6 vehicle fee to enter park. those with reservations, individuals will be contacted. For non-reservation programs, you may call the number listed with Get Out and play here questions or concerns. Photography program. Illustrations by Suzanne Bauer ©2005-2011 Cover Photo courtesy of Ronald Horii ©2011 Design by Fortune2 parkhere.org Become a Volunteer and play an important role in protecting and enhancing parklands. The Santa Clara County Parks and Camp & Site Hosts Trail Crew Lead Volunteers Monthly Volunteer Projects Recreation Department offers a broad County Parks has an on-going need for We’re always looking for some good To find out more information or register range of volunteer opportunities. Sign Camp & Site Host volunteers. Hosts re- people who would like to be highly skilled for one of the volunteer events below, up today! Go to parkhere.org and follow ceive a full-utility campsite in exchange trail “hot-shot” group members. Trail go to parkhere.org and follow the the “Volunteer Here” link or call the for 20-hours per week of volunteer ser- Crew Leads are provided with in-depth “Volunteer Here” link. or call the Parks Volunteer Program Office at vice. Duties may include site security, trail-building and maintenance training, Parks Volunteer Program Office (408) 355-2254 or email at camp/restroom maintenance and assisting then assist park staff with major trail at (408) 355-2254 [email protected] park staff with educational programs. projects. Leads also oversee adopt-a-trail SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Volunteer Benefits Per State law, fingerprinting for this groups and Trail Day events for scheduled position is required. trail projects. Per State law, fingerprinting Trail Day • Villa Montalvo • 9am-1pm • Meet new friends for this position is required. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • Learn rewarding new skills Docents Trail Watch Habitat Restoration • Enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done Docents are needed on an on-going basis Almaden Quicksilver • 9am-1pm to assist Park Staff in conducting educa- County Parks is looking for hikers, bikers • Receive “County Parks tional and recreational programs and help and horseback riders who use, or would SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Volunteer” newsletter operate park visitor centers throughout like to use, park trails and want to help California Coastal Cleanup • 9am-Noon • Receive invitations to upcoming County Parks. As a Docent, you will have Park Ranger staff by patrolling, providing Alamden Quicksilver, Anderson, Coyote/Bear, volunteer events, training sessions, the opportunity to participate in a variety visitor information, providing basic ser- Hellyer, Los Gatos Creek , Stevens Creek and recognition events. of Interpretive and Outdoor Recreation vices in emergencies, and correcting or and Vasona) • Become a Volunteer Leader programs. Per State law, fingerprinting reporting park violations. All candidates Day on the Bay • Alviso • 8am-4pm Stevens Creek Lexus Volunteers ages 15 and under must have for this position is required. must complete a 16-hour training a parent/guardian present at event. academy and a training hike/ride prior to Teen Volunteer Outreach Event Park Volunteer Lead (new position) Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, CA Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must fill out the being activated. Volunteers are asked to volunteer application, have a parent sign it, Park Volunteer Leads are needed to assist provide a minimum of 48-hours of service SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 and bring it with them on the day of the event. Park Staff and Volunteer Program in pro- annually once active. Uniforms are South Bay Fishing in the City viding lead support at volunteer events provided to all volunteers. Lake Cunningham • 7am-Noon Adopt-a-Trail in areas related to volunteer registration, Adopt-a-Trail Volunteers, after completing event record keeping, documentation, Individual Volunteer Projects SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Department training, take care of a trail, roll call and other assignments as directed Perfect for scout troops or Eagle Scouts, Trail Day • Coyote/Bear • 9am-1pm or section of trail, within a County Park. by Park Staff. Leads would provide event corporate volunteers, school groups, Habitat Restoration Adopt-a-Trail volunteers conduct trail instructions to volunteers to ensure safe individuals, or any other group looking Almaden Quicksilver • 9am-1pm brushing/pruning, litter/debris removal, keeping of tools and safety of volunteers to help out! If our ongoing programs or SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 & 22 routine trail tread/ drainage clearing, and and notify Park staff when volunteers annual events don’t fit your schedule or Trail Watch Academy • 8am-5pm major trail problem reporting. Participants
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