Alternatives Report Completed (updated 4/25/2012)

Calero Trails Plan Meeting Outcomes/Next Steps (updated 3/13/2012)

Project Outcomes and Next Steps Identified at Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on March 7, 2012: Trail Uses Include a multi-use park-wide trail loop for all users Continue to provide limited use trails (equestrians, hikers, dogs on leash). Continue to provide smaller multi-use loops, connections to other parks, and regional trail connections for all users   Continue coordination with Open Space Authority Canada del Oro Preserve Improve access/align uses with OSA trails network Explore shared use of Catamount Trail Determine dog-on-leash restrictions on selected trails Trail Design / Solutions that Work Continue to consider factors that influence trail width decisions Develop a comprehensive approach to solutions incorporating trail design, signage, education and enforcement Develop phasing and implementation strategies to support solutions Planning Process Complete written Alternatives Report, including information to date. Return to Parks Commission with Alternatives Report on May 2, 2012 (6:30 pm) Continue refinement of Draft Preferred Alternative in next phase (Master Plan) Continue to incorporate community input and comment Thank you to members of the community who provided comments or participated in the recent input process  To provide additional comment or add your name to the mailing list, please contact: Elish.Ryan@park.sccgov.org

Calero Trails Master Plan Meeting Announcement. (updated 3/1/2012)

Update on the Calero Trails Master Plan Alternatives Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 7, 2012 6:30 pm County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium Meeting Agenda and Draft Presentation Update will include: Review of community input from November 2011 meeting Latest revisions NEW public comment on latest revisions To submit a reply or obtain more information, please contact: Elish.Ryan@prk.sccgov.org

The journey continues…. (updated 2/10/12)

Listen to and view short presentations on the recent revisions to the Draft Preferred Alternative and other components of the Trails Master Planning process for Calero County Park. Just click below on the segments you wish to access:

» Part 1: Trails Plan Process to Date (3 minute presentation) » Part 2: Recent comments and revisions to the Draft Preferred Alternative Part 2A - Comments and Proposed Actions (6 minutes) Part 2B – Changes to the Draft Preferred Alternative (8 minutes) Part 2C – Mileage changes summary (4 minutes) » Part 3: Project Next Steps   (3 minute presentation) Or access the graphics-only version of the Presentation

Trails Master Plan Draft Preferred Alternative revised…. (updated 2/8/12)

In response to community input received at the November 2011 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, revisions to the Draft Preferred Alternative for the Calero County Parks Trails Master Plan were incorporated into a new version for further consideration.

To view or download a larger copy of the latest version dated March 2012, view here.
To view detailed information about the latest version, view here.
To view the version dated November 2011, view here.

Compare Miles of Trails dedicated to each category of Trail Use in the latest version:

Trails Master Plan Update presented to Parks and Recreation Commission (updated 11/3/11)

Trails Master Plan Alternatives Presented at Community Meeting (updated 10/28/11)

Calero Trails Master Plan Proposed Trail Uses and Routes Regional Trail Connections Range of Plan Alternatives Draft Preferred Alternative Were presented on September 15, 2011 At the Almaden Community Center See Alternatives Presentation To view meeting materials Summary of Community Comments

Trails Plan Open House Summaries (updated 9/06/11)

Trails Plan Open House well received… On May 21 and 25, 2011, the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department held two Open House events to provide the community the opportunity to learn about the Trails Master Plan project, share their ideas, or simply talk to staff about what interested them most about Calero County Park. Over 280 individual comments were received at the events and tabulated in our Summary of Open House Comments. To review the format for the Open Houses, please see our Open House Handout.

Trails Plan Program Development Report Published (updated 9/15/11)

In March 2011, the Calero County Park Trails Master Plan Program Development Report (22 mb) was published. This Report summarizes the framework that will be used to develop the Calero County Park Trails Master Plan. The Program Development Report outlines existing County policies that will guide the process, establishes the project goals, provides an inventory of existing conditions, presents key issues, establishes design program elements, identifies areas for additional study, and analyzes user feedback compiled from two surveys recently conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department. A copy of the Program Development Report’s Executive Summary (2.5 mb) is also available for download.

Copies of the Program Development Report are also available at:

• County Parks Administration Offices, 298 Garden Hill Drive, San Jose, CA 95132
• Calero County Park Ranger Office, 23205 McKean Road, San Jose, CA 95120
• Almaden Library Reference Desk, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120

Trails User Survey Results Published (updated 9/15/11)

Thank you to all our park visitors that participated in the 2011-2011 surveys of County Park trails. Results of the Calero County Park Trail User Survey, completed in January 2011 and the County Park Trail Users Survey, completed in February 2011, are available for downloading and viewing. While most of the comments received were positive and our visitors enjoy their time in County Parks, the comments received help us identify areas where we need to work harder. These results will also be used to inform the trails mastering planning process for Calero County Park as we go forward with the project.

Trails Master Plan Purpose:

According to the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation System’s Strategic Plan, the purpose of a park-specific Trails Master Plan is “to identify opportunities to increase multiple-use trails and to ensure consistency with the Countywide Trails Master Plan and Strategic Plan.” With this direction, the Calero County Park Trails Master Plan will explore opportunities to expand sustainable trail use throughout the park, consider trail alignments to connect to regional trails, and plan for new trails in the portions of the park not yet open to the public.

Master Plan Process:

• Completion of a Trails Master Plan Program Development Report
• Development of Trails Master Plan Alternatives, based on the information compiled in the Program Development Report
• Public engagement to provide input into the Trails Plan Alternatives and to further refine Trails Master Plan goals and objectives
• Selection and refinement of a Preferred Alternative which best meets project’s goals and objectives
• Development of a Draft Trails Master Plan for public review and comment
• Completion and adoption of a final Trails Master Plan, including an accompanying environmental analysis to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

For More Information Please Contact:
Elish Ryan, Park Planner
Santa Clara County Parks
Phone: (408) 355-2236
Email: Elish.Ryan@prk.sccgov.org