Location Name - Happy Hollow Park & Zoo @ Kelley Park
1300 Senter Rd
San Jose 95112

County: Santa Clara
Region: *Northern
Location ID: 10059831


AKA: Happy Hollow

Website:
http://www.hhpz.org/ (Website)
https://happyhollow.org/photog-permit/ (Photography & Film Production Permit)

Email: caitlin.o'[email protected]

 
Categories:
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - *
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - Amusement Parks
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - Attractions / Carnivals
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - Zoos

Tags/Keywords: Gated, Public Restrooms

Description:
In the 1950’s, Jaycees, Alden Campen and Ernie Renzel (former Mayor of San Jose) took this dream to heart and the construction of Happy Hollow began in 1958, with the creation of a pond system and pathways, a parking lot, restrooms, and the purchase of the Viking Ship Life boat from Navy shipyard in Benicia. Over the next 2 years, “Recreation Leader”, Ralph Rosendin built many pond features, Tree House and Monkey Island. Campfire Girls planted 700 trees, Danny the Dragon was purchased, and a paddle wheel/stern wheel boat was built. In 2011 - Happy Hollow Park & Zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary.

General Notes:
Updated 10/18/24 J.Jackson

Jurisdictions::
San Jose, SAN JOSE FILM OFFICE

Within 30-Mile Zone: N

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 37.3240608, y coordinate: -121.8638430

Contacts:
O'Hara, Caitlin *
Conservation & Communications Manager, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
408-794-6404 Phone 1
caitlin.o'[email protected]

* Key Contact


photos:

photo ID#: 1893820


photo ID#: 1893821


photo ID#: 1893822