History Park

History Park is a 14-acre collection of original and reproduction buildings, paved streets, museums, and a weekend trolley at the south end of Kelley Park. Navigate to the exact History Park pin rather than the general Kelley Park marker. Parking is off Phelan Avenue. General grounds, building interiors, trolley service, events, and admission requirements can follow different schedules.

Standard parking is $6 per day, collected daily by machines accepting exact cash or major credit cards. Listed holidays cost $10. Discounted and annual passes require eligibility or advance arrangements, and payment does not guarantee re-entry. Navigate to the exact History Park pin rather than the general Kelley Park marker. Parking is off Phelan Avenue. General grounds, building interiors, trolley service, events, and admission requirements can follow different schedules.

For 2026, grounds are listed daily 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; historic houses and museums are normally open Saturday-Sunday 12:00-3:45 p.m., subject to events and changes.

Restrooms are near the Happy Hollow temporary entrance, beside the History Park entrance and parking lot, and near the lower Japanese Friendship Garden entrance. Individual attraction gates and hours can affect access.

Grounds, museums, special programs, and events can use different admission rules; verify the official visitor page for the date of your visit.

No. Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, History Park, Japanese Friendship Garden, picnic areas, and open park space have separate entrances, operating schedules, and accessibility conditions. Route to the exact destination and use its nearest parking and restroom facilities.

Do not bring ordinary pets into History Park, Japanese Friendship Garden, or Happy Hollow Park and Zoo; San Jose explicitly prohibits animals in those attractions. Follow posted City rules in general park and picnic areas and confirm service-animal requirements with each operator. Separately operated buildings and attractions can set stricter rules.

History Park is a 14-acre collection of original and reproduction buildings, paved streets, museums, and a weekend trolley at the south end of Kelley Park. Do not confuse the general park with Happy Hollow, the separately operated zoo and family amusement destination. A new Roberts Avenue community-park area with a playground is planned, but visitors should verify its construction status before relying on it.

Parking is off Phelan Avenue. General grounds, building interiors, trolley service, events, and admission requirements can follow different schedules.