Sparqkids San Jose Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

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Toddler friendly rides, zoo animals, and bring-your-own-picnic policy — Happy Hollow's annual pass pays off by the 2nd visit during summer. Kids love it so much they refuse to leave!

Ladybug ride is also good for little ones
Ladybug ride is also good for little ones

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
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Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Carousels
  • Trains
  • Animals
  • Popular
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
lot

Parking lot is big but it gets busy by noon. Come early if you don't want to be parking far from the entrance.

Changing table
yes
Neighborhood
Converse Heights
Address
748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · with 3 yo and 2 yo

Happy Hollow is exactly the kind of place that earns a permanent spot on the family rotation. Scaled-down rides perfectly sized for younger kids, a wonderful zoo, a petting zoo, and enough variety to keep children entertained across multiple visits without feeling repetitive.

Best for ages 3 and up due to height restrictions for some rides — babies can join but won't access everything. After around 10, bigger thrills will start calling. The sweet spot is firmly in between.

The annual pass is a genuinely smart investment — breaking even by the fourth visit normally, and currently by the second with the summer special. Bring your own food for a picnic, bring a stroller for tired little legs, and plan dinner at the incredible Vietnamese restaurants in nearby Little Saigon afterward.

My kids refused to leave. Highest possible endorsement.

Quick facts

Shade
partial
Shade sources
  • Trees
  • Built shade structures
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Reservable picnic area
Yes

Beyond the playground

Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Other features
  • Rides
  • Car / Truck
  • Treehouse
  • Dinosaur

Rides & tickets

Ride types
Kiddie rides, Family rides, Thrill rides
Ticketing
All-day pass
Height requirements
Several rides have height minimums (often 36-42in); some let shorter kids ride with an adult.
Hours
Year-round

Maintenance

Cleanliness

Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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