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Hellyer County Park Dog Park (San Jose, CA): Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. Source: Santa Clara County Parks, checked 2026-10-29. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/hellyer-county-park-dog-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Hellyer County Park Dog Park

**Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.**

Type: park. Location: San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Managed by Santa Clara County Parks.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes (On the north side of the park, off US-101 at the Hellyer Avenue exit. Park office: 408-225-0225.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Dog park on site | Yes (Fenced.) | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |
| Amenities | One large area shared by small and large dogs | [1] | 2026-10-29 | fresh |

## Rules to know

- The off-leash area is free, but the park charges a vehicle entry fee. Each area closes one day a week for maintenance; call the park office for the day. [3]
- Outside the off-leash area, keep your dog on a leash of 6 feet or less. [3]
- Handlers must be 16 or older; anyone younger must be with an adult. [3]
- No more than two dogs per person; watch and control them at all times. [3]
- Do not let your dog bother people, other animals or wildlife. Aggressive dogs must leave right away. [3]
- Dogs need a current license and rabies vaccination. Dogs with contagious diseases and dogs in heat are not allowed. [3]
- Clean up after your dog. [3]
- If your dog bites a person or another dog, give your contact information. [3]

## Sources

1. Santa Clara County Parks, "Dogs in County Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/other-activities/dogs-parks
   > Santa Clara County has three off-leash dog areas where dogs can run and play. ... Hellyer | Located off of Hwy 101 at the Hellyer Avenue exit on the north side of Hellyer County Park | One large area where small and large dogs share roaming space | (408) 225-0225
2. Santa Clara County Parks, "Location: map link for the park's main entrance on the county's Dogs in County Parks page" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/other-activities/dogs-parks
3. Santa Clara County Parks, "Dogs in County Parks" (government, checked 2026-10-29): https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/other-activities/dogs-parks
   > Off-leash dog areas are free to use. However, there is a vehicle entry fee to enter the parks. Off-leash areas close one day each week for maintenance. ... Dogs must stay on a six-foot leash unless they are in an off-leash dog area. ... Each person may bring up to two dogs. You must watch and control your dogs at all times.

Verified October 29, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-28. Freshness: fresh.
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