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Martial Cottle Park

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Step into a working piece of Santa Clara Valley history where farmland meets open sky. Martial Cottle Park sprawls across 287 acres with smooth biking trails, demonstration gardens, and the kind of sunset views that make you forget you're still in San Jose.

Working farmland
Smooth cycling trails
Master Gardener demos
Dog-friendly paths

Tips

🌾"one of the last farm-like remnants of the Valley of Heart's Delight" (Mercury News)
🌅"Best sunsets, lots of room like I'm no longer in the City"
🚴2.5+ mile paved loop around the whole park

Martial Cottle Park

5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136, USA

Upcoming at Martial Cottle Park

Saturday, Jun 20
MCP California Native Plant Sale

MCP California Native Plant Sale

June 20 at 9am

Grab low-water California native plants that practically take care of themselves, plus get free advice from UC Master Gardeners who know what grows best in your yard.

Saturday, Jun 27
MCP Succulent Open House & Sale

MCP Succulent Open House & Sale

June 27 at 9am

Snag affordable succulents straight from the experts at this monthly sale set on a historic working farm. The UC Master Gardeners bring their green-thumb know-how while you browse 4-inch pots for just $5 in a beautiful park setting.