Santa Teresa County Park facts for kids
Santa Teresa County Park is a large park in the hills of South Santa Clara County. It is located in San Jose, California, United States. The park covers about 1,674 acres (6.77 square kilometers). It is managed by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. This park is a wonderful place to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
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Exploring Santa Teresa Park
Most of Santa Teresa County Park is made up of open grasslands and forests with many oak trees. You can see beautiful native wildflowers here. They often bloom in late winter and early spring. These flowers grow especially well in the special "serpentine soil" found in some parts of the park.
Park Elevations and Views
The park's lowest point is about 64 meters (210 feet) high. The highest point is Coyote Peak, which is 352 meters (1,155 feet) tall. From Coyote Peak, you can enjoy amazing views of the surrounding area.
Trails for Adventure
Santa Teresa County Park has over 17 miles of trails. These trails are not paved, which means they are natural paths. You can use them for hiking, riding horses, or biking. Some of the trails around Coyote Peak can be quite steep, offering a good challenge.
Fun Activities for Everyone
Picnicking is a very popular activity at Santa Teresa County Park. Many families and groups enjoy eating outdoors in the Pueblo Day Use area. This area is perfect for a relaxed day in the park.
The park also offers other fun things to do:
- A picnic area in the Pueblo Day Use Area.
- An 18-hole golf course, which is run by a separate company.
- An archery range, where you can practice shooting arrows.
How to Enter the Park
The main entrance to the park has a large parking lot. It is located by the Pueblo Day Use Area. You can reach it from Bernal Road. There are also other entrances, but they might have limited or no parking. These include the Bernal-Joice-Gulnac Ranch entrance, an entrance from Avenida Espana, and the Stile Ranch entrance from Almaden Valley.
