# History Park San José Winter Heritage Village & Family Trolley Rides > Place to go for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: History Park at Kelley Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112 - Ages: All ages (stroller-friendly paved vintage streets and vintage exhibits) - Price: Free admission to grounds and museums; historic trolley rides $3; $6 Kelley Park vehicle parking - Organizer: History San José - Official page: https://historysanjose.org/plan-your-visit/history-park/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/history-park-san-jose-winter-heritage-village-and-family-trolley-rides--listing-2746bcfddcbe4cf053d2d6ad ## About History Park San José, situated on 14 expansive green acres inside Kelley Park, is a delightful open-air museum village that recreates the charm of a 19th-century Santa Clara Valley town. Complete with paved vintage streets, old-fashioned gas lamp posts, and 32 authentic historic and reproduction structures, it brings local history vividly to life for young visitors. Families can marvel at the iconic half-scale replica of the historic 1881 San Jose Electric Light Tower soaring 115 feet into the air, visit the historic Pacific Hotel, peek inside a 19th-century one-room schoolhouse, and explore an authentic print shop and blacksmith forge. On weekend afternoons, children can ride on genuine vintage electric streetcars operated by the California Trolley and Railroad Corporation along the park's tracks. After touring the historic homes and the Portuguese and Chinese cultural museums, families can stop at O'Brien's Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Shop for a nostalgic sweet treat and warm cider. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved historical streets and wide level sidewalks throughout the entire village make maneuvering strollers, wagons, and tricycles effortless. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Picnic tables on shady lawns, historic hotel wrap-around verandas, and clean family restrooms with diaper changing stations inside the Pacific Hotel visitor center. • Age Suitability: Enchanting for all ages from toddlers learning to walk on car-free streets to school-age kids and history buffs. • Sensory Tips: Open-air village setting with low ambient noise; the nostalgic clatter and bell ring of vintage electric trolleys adds delightful old-fashioned charm without being overwhelming. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [History Park at Kelley Park Thanksgiving Weekend Heritage Family Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/history-park-at-kelley-park-thanksgiving-weekend-heritage-family-strol--listing-44d3ef6199ecf5c6d8495cd4) — Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · History Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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