Hellyer County Park

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Hellyer County Park [1] is one of 28 [2] Santa Clara County Parks. The park is located just off of Highway 101 in San Jose, California, United States. The 178-acre (72 ha) park is home to Hellyer Park Velodrome and Cottonwood Lake. Other recreational opportunities at the park include picnicking, hiking, fishing, biking, and a playground. Coyote Creek Parkway is a multi-use trail that is paved for 15 miles (24 km) south to Anderson Lake County Park. [1] Coyote Creek Parkway is a jurisdiction of the Santa Clara County Parks. Coyote Creek Trail continues to the north along Coyote Creek under the jurisdiction of San Jose city parks. [3] [4]

Hellyer County Park in December 2012 Hellyer County Park.jpg
Hellyer County Park in December 2012

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References

  1. 1 2 "Hellyer County Park. Parks and Recreation". County of Santa Clara. Retrieved 2014-09-06.
  2. "Welcome to all 28 wild and wonderful parks of Santa Clara County. Parks and Recreation. County of Santa Clara". County of Santa Clara. Retrieved 2014-09-06.
  3. "Coyote Creek Trail South - Hellyer Park to Anderson Lake Park". Ronald Horii. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  4. "Coyote Creek Trail North, Yerba Buena to SF Bay". Ronald Horii. Retrieved 2014-09-11.

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