History Park
This 14-acre historic public park recreates Santa Clara Valley's past with restored and reproduction buildings. Family-relevant features include a weekend trolley, a working print shop, and an old-fashioned ice parlor for casual, exploratory visits. On-site amenities include a running historic trolley, a gift shop, and O'Brien's Ice Cream Parlor. Weekend museum buildings and docent-led walking tours extend the visit.
Category
Park
Where
635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, California 95112, United StatesHours
- Sunday: 09:00–16:00
- Monday: 09:00–16:00
- Tuesday: 09:00–16:00
- Wednesday: 09:00–16:00
- Thursday: 09:00–16:00
- Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Saturday: 09:00–16:00
Accessibility
- Parking
- Paid · Parking lot · City of San José parking lot at the end of Phelan Avenue (use 635 Phelan Ave for GPS); $6 fee. Accessible via VTA line 73.
- Restroom
- Standard
Rules
* No smoking or vaping and no outside alcohol or drugs. * Dogs must be on a leash (no dogs off-leash). * Do not enter or remain in the park after closing. * No open flames, firecrackers, fireworks, or sparklers. * No weapons of any kind are allowed. * No food or beverages allowed inside historic buildings. * Unauthorized vehicles are prohibited from driving into the park. * Professional film and photography require prior authorization. * Vandalism of property is prohibited.
Contact
- Phone
- (408) 287-2290
- events@historysanjose.org
- Website
- https://historysanjose.org/plan-your-visit/history-park/