The Pine Ridge Association at
Henry W. Coe State Park
Henry W. Coe State Park
Coe Park is the largest state park in northern California, with over 87,000 acres of wild open spaces. The terrain of the park is rugged, varied, and beautiful, with lofty ridges and steep canyons. Once the home of Ohlone Indians, the park is now home to a fascinating variety of plants and animals, including the elusive mountain lion.
Within Coe Park are the headwaters of Coyote Creek, long stretches of the Pacheco and Orestimba creeks, and a 23,300-acre wilderness area.
The park is open year-round for hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, car campers, picnickers, photographers, and people who simply like to visit parks.
| The Pine Ridge Association at Henry W. Coe State Park |
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T The Pine Ridge Association does not receive any state funds. We are responsible for raising the money necessary to support our programs through memberships, donations, sales at our store, and special events. |
he Pine Ridge Association (PRA) was formed in 1975 to assist park staff in providing interpretive and educational programs to the public. It is a contracted cooperating Association with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and is chartered by the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The association has 425 members with approximately 125 active volunteers who staff the Visitor Center; teach in our school program; support two newsletters, take visitors on guided walks during wildflower season; give interpretive programs; and sponsor special events. Each year approximately 20,000 hours are donated to the park.Come join us to celebrate Coe Park staying open for three more years!
Dan McCranie will hand the first check, on behalf of the Coe Park Preservation Fund, to Ruth Coleman, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Enjoy sunshine, green hills, gorgeous wildflowers, and cake as we gather to celebrate our appreciation for Coe Park staying open through June 2015. Take a stroll or a ride on your favorite trail, soak up those panoramas, and think quiet thoughts about the goodness of the place, these quiet hills.
See you there! Friday 25 May, 11:00am. Coe Park visitor center on Pine Ridge. At the end of the road: 9000 East Dunne Avenue, Morgan Hill, California
Current Conditions at Coe
Spring is the season to head out on the trail to explore and enjoy the full beauty of Coe Park.
Click here to view the list of currently blooming wildflowers.
Check the Planning Your Visit page for current conditions.Links
NPR's California Report: Now Determined Docents Kept One Park Off the Closure List
Bay Nature: A Little Help from Our Friends
Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs
The mission of the Friends of Gilroy Hot Springs (FOGHS) is to Protect, Preserve, and Restore public access to this area of Henry Coe State Park. Please join us for tours, camp outs, special events!
Hunting Hollow 5K/10K Run Walk
Come to the beautiful Hunting Hollow Valley in late Spring for a delightful run or walk. The trail bisects the valley occasionaly crossing the creek and offer views of late season wildflowers. Event details here.
Activities
Upcoming Events
- May-19 - May-20 - Spring Maintenance Overnight
- Jun-09 - Hunting Hollow 5K/10K Run Walk
- Oct-06 - TarantulaFest & Barbeque
Take a look at our facebook page!
Become a Volunteer
Are you interested in learning more about Henry W. Coe State Park and sharing your knowledge with park visitors? How about helping out with annual events or maintenance of springs and trails? If so, visit our Volunteer page.
Support Henry Coe State Park
Thank you! We rely on your generous support.