Everyone Belongs at Parks
Santa Clara County has over 20 parks. In order to reduce financial barriers to access, Santa Clara County Parks is partnering with San José Public Library, Santa Clara County Library and Santa Clara City Library to offer free vehicle day-use passes to borrow.
Pass Details
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What It Is: Free vehicle day-use pass to borrow for Santa Clara County Parks.
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What It Gets You: Valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with capacity of fifteen people or less or one highway licensed motorcycle at participating County Parks.
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How to Get It: Passes may be requested in-person or via our catalog, opens a new window with a San José Public Library card, opens a new window. They have a three-week checkout period with no renewal. Happy Trails!
- Usage Per Checkout Period: Can be used multiple times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Santa Clara County Park Pass?
Free Santa Clara County vehicle day-use pass
What do I get with a Santa Clara County Park Pass?
The pass is valid for the entrance of one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine or fewer people OR one highway-licensed motorcycle at participating County Parks.
How can I get a pass?
Passes may be requested in-person or via our catalog, opens a new window with a San José Public Library card, opens a new window. They have a three-week checkout period with no renewal. Happy Trails!
How many passes can I check out?
Library members can check out one Santa Clara County Park Pass per library account.
Can I request a pass or place a hold on the pass using the catalog?
Yes. Passes may be requested in-person or via our catalog, opens a new window with a San José Public Library card, opens a new window. We encourage you to call the location first to check availability if you plan to visit without placing a hold.
Where can I get a pass?
Any location. We encourage you to place a hold via our catalog, opens a new window or call your desired location if you plan to visit in person without placing a hold.
What other library systems also offer the passes?
More passes are available from Santa Clara County Libraries and Santa Clara City Libraries.
Where can I get more information about these passes?
For more information, visit Santa Clara County Parks Library Pass Info FAQs.
Can I visit a California State Park with this pass?
No, this pass is only for Santa Clara County parks. However, you can visit California State Parks for free by checking out a Parks Pass with your library card.
Places to Explore
The pass is valid at 20+ County Parks, including the following locations:
- Almaden Quicksilver County Park
- Alviso Marino County Park
- Anderson County Park
- Calero County Park
- Chesbro Reservoir County Park
- Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
- Coyote Creek Parkway
- Ed R. Levin County Park
- Field Sports Park
- Hellyer County Park
- Joseph D. Grant County Park
- Lexington Reservoir County Park
- Los Gatos Creek County Park
- Martial Cottle Park
- Metcalf Motorcycle County Park
- Mt. Madonna County Park
- Penitencia Creek County Park
- Rancho San Antonio County Park
- Sanborn County Park
- Santa Teresa County Park
- Stevens Creek County Park
- Upper Stevens Creek County Park
- Vasona Lake County Park
- Villa Montalvo
This pass is not valid for use at Uvas Canyon County Park or Sunnyvale Baylands Park. For a complete list and additional information, please visit the website for Santa Clara County Parks.
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