Hellyer County Park
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
- Size
- 178 acres Source
- Managed by
- Santa Clara County Parks
About Hellyer County Park
Cottonwood Lake, a playground, a dog park, and picnic areas along Coyote Creek. Source
Facilities
- Playground
- Splash Pad
- Off-Leash Area
- Picnic Area
- Fishing
- Disc Golf
Facility details: official park information
Sunrise & sunset
Hellyer County Park hours follow the sun (8 a.m. to sunset). Mid-month times for this location:
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:20 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. |
| Feb | 6:57 a.m. | 5:45 p.m. |
| Mar | 7:20 a.m. | 7:13 p.m. |
| Apr | 6:33 a.m. | 7:41 p.m. |
| May | 5:59 a.m. | 8:07 p.m. |
| Jun | 5:45 a.m. | 8:28 p.m. |
| Jul | 5:57 a.m. | 8:28 p.m. |
| Aug | 6:22 a.m. | 8:01 p.m. |
| Sep | 6:48 a.m. | 7:17 p.m. |
| Oct | 7:13 a.m. | 6:31 p.m. |
| Nov | 6:45 a.m. | 4:58 p.m. |
| Dec | 7:13 a.m. | 4:50 p.m. |
Calculated from the park's coordinates (NOAA solar equations), Pacific time.
Activities
- Fishing
- Year-round at Cottonwood Lake; creek fishing is seasonal.
- Biking
- Park biking and an outdoor velodrome.
Rules & reservations
Official park page- Dogs
An off-leash dog area is provided; follow posted rules elsewhere. Source
- Splash pad season
The official operating season is April 1–October 1; check park notices before a visit. Source
Map & directions
985 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111
37.284266, -121.814633Get directions
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