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Hellyer County Park Dog Park
Park · San Jose · Santa Clara County · California
Are dogs allowed at Hellyer County Park Dog Park?
Yes. This is an off-leash dog park.
- Leash
- Off leash allowed
379.9 On US-101 at mile 379.9, at the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | YesOn the north side of the park, off US-101 at the Hellyer Avenue exit. Park office: 408-225-0225. | [1] Santa Clara County Parks | October 29, 2026 |
| Leash | Off leash allowed | [1] Santa Clara County Parks | October 29, 2026 |
| Dog park on site | YesFenced. | [1] Santa Clara County Parks | October 29, 2026 |
| Amenities | One large area shared by small and large dogs | [1] Santa Clara County Parks | October 29, 2026 |
Rules in every Santa Clara County Parks off-leash area
- 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.
- Outside the off-leash area, keep your dog on a leash of 6 feet or less.
- Handlers must be 16 or older; anyone younger must be with an adult.
- No more than two dogs per person; watch and control them at all times.
- Do not let your dog bother people, other animals or wildlife. Aggressive dogs must leave right away.
- Dogs need a current license and rabies vaccination. Dogs with contagious diseases and dogs in heat are not allowed.
- Clean up after your dog.
- If your dog bites a person or another dog, give your contact information.
Source: [3] Santa Clara County Parks, checked October 29, 2026
Location
985 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose, 95111 · Santa Clara County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by Santa Clara County Parks. Official page
Sources
- Dogs in County Parks (parks.santaclaracounty.gov), Santa Clara County Parks. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
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
- Location: map link for the park's main entrance on the county's Dogs in County Parks page (parks.santaclaracounty.gov), Santa Clara County Parks. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
- Dogs in County Parks (parks.santaclaracounty.gov), Santa Clara County Parks. Government agency, checked October 29, 2026.
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.
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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).
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