Visit Santa Clara County Parks for FREE

Sunset on the waterfront at Hellyer County Park with a bench and trail in the foreground. — Hellyer County Park - Included with the Santa Clara County Parks Library Pass!

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

For San José Public Library Full Access Card Members, you can pick up a pass at Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library or Seven Trees Branch Library. Here is what you need to know about your park pass when you check it out:

Checkout Period: 3 weeks
Usage Per Checkout Period: Can be used multiple times.
Holds: Non-requestable. You cannot place a hold on these passes.
Renewals: 0

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 can be checked out with a Full Access San José Public Library Card at Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library or Seven Trees Branch Library.

Can I request a pass or place a hold on the pass using the catalog?
No. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock and Seven Trees branches. Quantities are limited, so we encourage you to call one of these branches to check availability before you visit.

Where can I get a pass?
You can visit Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library or Seven Trees Branch Library.

Will the passes be available at other locations in the future?
Yes. We will update our website and make a larger announcement when we expand this service.

When will the passes be available at all library locations?
We will let you know when passes will be available at more locations. The timing is still being determined.

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:

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.