# Los Gatos Creek County Park & Casting Ponds Family Winter Walk > 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: Los Gatos Creek County Park, 1250 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 - Ages: All ages (paved creekside trail, fly-casting ponds, and playground) - Price: $6 Santa Clara County park vehicle parking fee; free pedestrian or bicycle walk-in access - Organizer: Santa Clara County Parks - Official page: https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/los-gatos-creek-county-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/los-gatos-creek-county-park-and-casting-ponds-family-winter-walk--listing-1d2c8125980d938005ed1eac ## About Los Gatos Creek County Park is a vibrant 57-acre regional park nestled in Campbell along the Los Gatos Creek Trail corridor. The park features six large water-percolation ponds surrounded by mature cottonwood, willow, and eucalyptus trees. A wide, smooth paved multi-use trail runs along the creek, making it a beloved gathering spot for South Bay parents pushing strollers, teaching toddlers to ride balance bikes, and enjoying leisurely family winter walks. One of the park's most unique highlights is its world-class fly-casting ponds, where children can lean along the railing to watch skilled anglers practice precision fly-casting techniques across glassy water. The ponds attract an abundance of winter bird life, from diving grebes and canvasbacks to resting egrets and herons. A dedicated children's playground offers swings, climbing structures, and spiral slides on a soft rubberized surface, while a nearby fenced dog park lets kids observe playful canines. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt trails wind seamlessly around all six percolation ponds and link directly to the regional Los Gatos Creek Trail with zero stairs or barriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Benches positioned alongside the ponds, shaded picnic tables, and clean park restrooms equipped with sanitary diaper changing tables. • Age Suitability: Ideal for infants in strollers, active toddlers on scooters, elementary schoolers, and dog-loving families. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open waterside setting with gentle ripples, bird calls, and rustling trees; weekends can have bicycle traffic, so keeping little walkers on the right side of the trail is recommended. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Vasona Lake County Park Winter Waterfront Loop & Family Playground](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/vasona-lake-county-park-winter-waterfront-loop-and-family-playground--listing-be705aab92812609c912e892) — Open on its own schedule · Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos · All ages · From $6 · checked Nov 5. 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