Popular South Bay Pumpkin Patch To Reopen In Coyote Valley

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — A popular pumpkin patch is returning to South County.

The Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch and Fruit Stand will reopen at Laguna Avenue and Santa Teresa Boulevard in Coyote Valley, moving a mile away from its previous spot at Santa Teresa Boulevard and Bailey Avenue.

The fruit stand opens in July and the pumpkin patch will be open from Sept. 26 through Nov. 6.

“The Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch and Fruit Stand is no longer operating on the corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Bailey Avenue,” said Ronda Estrada, the manager of the pumpkin patch. “But we’re thrilled to keep this tradition alive less than one mile up the road in beautiful Coyote Valley. We are eager to welcome everyone, share our rich farming history, and can’t wait to see all the smiling faces.”

The new location is on 60 acres of farmland known as Laguna 60, which was permanently protected by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority in October 2021.

The Open Space Authority entered a three-year lease with the pumpkin patch to open the new location. The pumpkin patch will take up all 60 acres this year, and then in 2023 will reduce to 50 acres as other farmers will have the opportunity to lease the remaining 20 acres.

Matt Freeman, the assistant general manager of the Open Space Authority, said that keeping Spina Farms in Coyote Family was a “win-win for the whole community.”

“The Open Space Authority is dedicated to preserving open space and to keeping working landscapes working,” Freeman said. “We’re proud to support the families who have farmed and invested in Coyote Valley for many generations, and we are committed to providing additional opportunities in the coming months for new farmers, and those who have long struggled with access to farmlands.”

Spina Farms has been operating since the 1940s, providing field trip opportunities for schools and seasonal employment for up to 150 local high school students each year.

“These experiences could spark a life-long interest in agriculture, and it’s important for people to learn about the many benefits local farmers and farmlands provide,” said Gary Tognetti, a partner at Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch. “What better way for families to connect with nature, learn about agriculture, and see where our food comes from?”