# Sanborn County Park Redwood Forest Family Winter Nature Stroll

> 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: Sanborn County Park, 16012 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
- Ages: All ages (lush coastal redwood groves, creek strolls, and grassy lawns)
- Price: $6 Santa Clara County park vehicle parking fee; free entry with county annual parks pass
- Organizer: Santa Clara County Parks
- Official page: https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/sanborn-county-park
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Sanborn County Park is a breathtaking 3,453-acre mountain wilderness sanctuary tucked into the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains above Saratoga. In the winter season, frequent coastal showers breathe vibrant life into the park's majestic groves of coastal redwoods, Douglas firs, and lush sword ferns. Families can explore the scenic area surrounding the historic Welch-Hurst estate, where wide grassy lawns meet Babbling Sanborn Creek. The lower nature loop offers a gentle, moss-covered trail where toddlers can marvel at giant redwood tree trunks, search for bright yellow banana slugs sliding along damp leaves, and inspect colorful winter mushrooms sprouting from fallen logs. The park's central day-use area features dozens of wooden picnic tables, outdoor stone barbecue pits, and a peaceful duck pond where children can watch turtles and wild mallards swim. The crisp mountain air and tranquil forest canopy offer a refreshing alpine retreat just twenty minutes from urban Silicon Valley.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Flat paved access from parking areas to the central lawn, historic estate grounds, and picnic tables; trails into the redwoods are packed earth with some exposed roots best suited for all-terrain strollers or baby carriers.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Plentiful shaded wooden picnic benches along the creek and sprawling lawn areas; clean restrooms equipped with diaper changing facilities in the main day-use parking lot.
• Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, from infants riding in hiking carriers to enthusiastic young forest explorers and nature-loving parents.
• Sensory Tips: Cool alpine temperatures and damp forest aromas of cedar, bay, and rich earth; the soothing sounds of rushing creek water make it an immensely therapeutic sensory setting.

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