# Martial Cottle Park Winter Agriculture Heritage & Family Farm 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: Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136 - Ages: All ages (flat paved 3-mile loop, farm-themed playgrounds, and picnic grounds) - Price: $6 Santa Clara County vehicle parking fee; free pedestrian and bicycle walk-in access from neighborhood gates - Organizer: Santa Clara County Parks - Official page: https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/martial-cottle-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/martial-cottle-park-winter-agriculture-heritage-and-family-farm-walk--listing-9e8159b57d7aa6056fa7b9d3 ## About Martial Cottle Park is a unique 287-acre agricultural park in South San Jose preserving the historic farming heritage of the Santa Clara Valley, once internationally celebrated as the 'Valley of Heart's Delight.' Donated by the descendants of pioneer farmer Edward Cottle, the park functions as an active agricultural preserve and environmental education center right in the middle of suburbia. Wide, flat paved trails—including a paved three-mile perimeter loop—provide an ideal path for strollers, wagons, tricycles, and walking toddlers. In the winter season, rows of heirloom fruit trees stand dormant while cover crops green up the fertile fields. Families can explore the University of California Master Gardener demonstration plots, inspect antique tractors and farm machinery, and visit the park's vibrant farm-themed children's playground featuring climbable tractor structures, tire swings, and crop-sorting sensory boards. The visitor center offers interactive historical exhibits that teach children where their food comes from. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Miles of completely flat, paved multi-use asphalt paths and wide decomposed granite walkways connect the parking lots, visitor center, playgrounds, and agricultural demonstration zones. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Large covered group picnic pavilions, shaded benches, and modern eco-friendly restrooms with baby changing stations near the main visitor center and playground. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages from stroller-bound babies and curious toddlers to school-age kids and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Expansive, wide-open country feel with fresh earthy aromas, mild winter sunshine, and peaceful surroundings; plenty of space for energetic kids to run freely. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Santa Teresa County Park Historic Joice Bernal Farm Family Trail Loop](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/santa-teresa-county-park-historic-joice-bernal-farm-family-trail-loop--listing-42bfb9bdb2269f1e5c6393b8) — Open on its own schedule · Santa Teresa County Park - Historic Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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