San Jose - Kelley Park
Kelley Park offers a number of fun attractions for families, gardeners, history buffs, or people looking for a peaceful place to relax. Within the park are the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Kelley Park trolley, and the History Park Museum.
The small zoo is a good place for children. Many of the animals are small and friendly looking, and there is also a puppet theater.
The small zoo is a good place for children. Many of the animals are small and friendly looking, and there is also a puppet theater.
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The Friendship Garden is a tranquil setting with ponds and bridges, and the History Park offers a look a San José's past. However, many people come to Kelley Park simply to enjoy the grounds, have a picnic, or go for a walk.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Parking
Pay
Related Attractions
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
The Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is located in Kelly Park and has been open since 1961. The park has rides for young children with puppet shows and special events. The zoo features a petting area with llamas, goats and miniature horses.
All values are in United States Dollars
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
1300 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112-2520
United States
1300 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112-2520
United States
Phone 1 (408) 794-6400
Fax 1 (408) 277-4470
Hours
March 20 to May 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 29 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 7 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Admission Cost | $ 12.00 |
| Group discounts | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 70 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Japanese Friendship Garden
This 7.5 acre/3 hectare garden is a copy of a park in the Japanese twin town of Okayama, and forms an oasis of peace in Kelley Park. There is also a small zoo.
Kelley Park Trolley
The Kelley Park Trolley in San Jose is an interesting attraction for enthusiasts of urban transport.
San Jose History Park
Located within Kelley Park, History Park Museum gives a glimpse into earlier life and times in the Santa Clara Valley. There are some 27 original and reconstructed buildings within the history park representing various time periods. The Pacific Hotel serves as the Museum Store and provides information and exhibits. This is also where you can register for a docent led tour of the History Park. You have the option of simply wandering the grounds on your own and soaking up the atmosphere.
San Jose Historical Park
1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112-2599
United States
1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112-2599
United States
Phone 1 (408) 287-2290
Fax 1 (408) 287-2291
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
