Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park is a 4,448-acre site located in Southern Santa Clara County and is the second largest in the Santa Clara County Parks system. The Master Plan process took over 2-1/2 years with the involvement of numerous participants: community residents, local, state and federal agency representatives responsible for park and lake management, and Parks Department staff. Several groups provided input throughout the process, including a 13-member citizens advisory Task Force, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the County Board of Supervisors.

Through this process, a master plan emerged that strived to provide a diversity of recreational experiences for Santa Clara County residents while retaining the park’s spectacular ranchland character and enhancing natural and cultural resources. An Environmental Impact Report and Natural Resources Management Plan were prepared concurrently with the Master Plan to provide a comprehensive view of long-term (20-year) planning, management and operations.