Mission

The mission of Gilroy Yamoto Hot Springs Land Trust is to support the California State Parks in preserving the history of this site while also expanding low-impact access to the public.

We aim to honor the historical legacy borne from the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, the early settlers of the City of Gilroy, and Kyuzaburo Sakata who provided refuge to Japanese Americans following their release from the internment camps post-World War II.

We place conservation, heritage protection, and ecological management at the center of the project.

Our Goals

CONSERVATION & ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP

• Long-term hydrological monitoring to protect spring output
• Habitat-sensitive restoration practices
• Fire-resilient infrastructure and defensible-space planning
• Trails, access, and interpretive spaces designed with minimal ecological impact

HISTORIC & CULTURAL PRESERVATION

• Restoration of historic cabins with preservation-grade materials
• Protection and interpretation of Japanese-American and early-settlement history
• Archival-quality documentation and interpretive programs

PUBLIC ACCESS & COMMUNITY BENEFIT

• ADA-accessible trails and bathhouse
• Day-use soaking and tours
• Educational partnerships with schools and universities
• Special events venue rentals
• Community events