Parks near me in San Jose, CA

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  1. Municipal Rose Garden — places near me in San Jose, CA
    1
    4.7 (7829 reviews)

    Park Tourist Attraction

    180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain.

    1649 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Sandra Partrea a month ago

    My family and I have an annual tradition of visiting the Municipal Rose Garden, and it is always one of the highlights of our year. We truly appreciate that it is free to visit, v…

    Bo Dachus 2 months ago

    This was a wonderful and easy visit. It is free to everyone and picnicking is permitted. Dogs are NOT permitted. Drones are NOT permitted. Being a Sunday the place was quite bus…

  2. Alum Rock Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    2
    4.7 (3593 reviews)
    Closed now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.

    15350 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95127, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    may durano 3 months ago

    The park is clean and well-maintained but I'm giving only 4-star rating because the trails are not named in every intersection. There are some that designated with trail names but…

    DG guru 4 months ago

    Alum Rock Park is a fantastic, family-friendly destination, perfect for picnics and day hikes. The park features beautiful, well-maintained trails suitable for kids, offering stun…

  3. Guadalupe Oak Grove Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    3
    4.7 (464 reviews)
    Closed now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Hilly park with sparse trees, walking paths & open fields, offering a few picnicking locales.

    5982 Thorntree Dr, San Jose, CA 95120, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    FireStartR ForU 2 years ago

    Looking for a great place to take the road less traveled? Try this park, it is fantastic. Plenty of sandy trails to take a casual walk or jog and no bicycles are allowed. Look at…

    Sam 2 years ago

    Really nice 63-acre park with fantastic hiking trails for a neighborhood park. Can climb 250 ft. to fairly unobstructed views of the valley and foothills, or stay on flatter trail…

  4. Hellyer County Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    4
    4.6 (3151 reviews)

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.

    985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Joni “JoJo” L 4 weeks ago

    Hellyer Park is an overlooked gem, offering fun features for the kids, and designated areas held out for rent/reservation, velodrome for serious cyclists, trails for pedestrians a…

    Thomas Bird 3 weeks ago

    I spent an afternoon at Hellyer County Park and had a very relaxing experience. The park was clean, well-maintained, and offered plenty of open space to walk, exercise, or simply…

  5. Almaden Lake Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    5
    4.6 (3144 reviews)
    Closed now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Park with a 32-acre lake offering fishing, bocce courts, trails & a seasonal concession stand.

    6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Elva G 3 months ago

    Never been here before but it's so beautiful and big. Lots of activities to do. Lots of trails. Big loop Bridges fun for the kids and family and pets. Will be coming back here soon

    The Best In San Jose a year ago

    Almaden Lake Park has a lot of potential and some great features. The playground includes an impressive, all-inclusive swing setup that’s accessible for both kids and adults. Howe…

  6. Emma Prusch Farm Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    6
    4.6 (2754 reviews)

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Compact community farm features heirloom vegetable gardens, orchards, chickens & a fair.

    647 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Sunil Sodah 8 months ago

    Great playground. They also have a petting zoo inside lots of animals, goats, turkeys, bakes chickens. They also have picnic area and birthday party area. Nice Park for kids. Amp…

    Razel Llamanzares 4 months ago

    My son and are in love with this park, the playground is amazing, the large grass area is well maintained and it's truly a fun play to be. I forgot to mentioned they are have rost…

  7. Fowler Creek Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    7
    4.6 (836 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Rolling lawns mark this 9.5-acre park that offers picnic facilities, playgrounds & tennis courts.

    Altia Ave & Cortona Dr, San Jose, CA 95135, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Rakesh DR 8 months ago

    It’s a beautiful park for walking, playing with children and dogs. I really enjoyed the time I spent here with the hill view and also enjoyed sunrise and sunset. It is maintained…

    Lynn Eglan 11 months ago

    A beautiful and spacious park. The place itself is clean and had 2 parks for children to play. We had gone here for a car show/BBQ. A lot of people seem to come here early to s…

  8. Plaza de Cesar Chavez — places near me in San Jose, CA
    8
    4.4 (3369 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Various concerts & events are held at this busy open space with water jets & a contemporary statue.

    1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Kathleen Valerio 5 months ago

    We came with a group of Seniors to see Christmas in the Park. We visited in early January so the real Christmas rush had passed but the decorations were still nice, and we apprec…

    Toni Thompson 8 months ago

    This long plaza sits across the street from the San Jose Museum of Art. The central water works offer a splash pad for kids and adults alike. Several benches and tables with brigh…

  9. Kelley Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    9
    4.4 (3063 reviews)
    Closed now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens.

    1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Ruchita Uttarwar a year ago

    As a nearby resident, I finally visited this park today and wondered why I hadn’t come sooner. The grounds are impeccably clean, very safe, and beautifully maintained. Dogs on lea…

    1koolrule 2 months ago

    Attended a annual VW show there. Nice place to enjoy a park!!!

  10. Cahill Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    10
    4.4 (310 reviews)
    Open now

    Park

    Recreation area featuring a playground, half basketball court & grassy field for picnics & sports.

    W. San Fernando Street & Wilson Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Elissa Dominguez 2 years ago

    Some pics and videos over the years. My family and I often visit. There is a half basketball court. The park is very dog friendly.

    Ray Martin a year ago

    Great place for kids & dog's, and just hang out, and relax.

  11. Lenzen Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    11
    4.4 (54 reviews)
    Open now

    Park

    458 N Morrison Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
    • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Brent Pearse 5 years ago

    Great park with three separate play structures for different abilities including a swing set. The park is unique because it also has an amazing art history installation about the…

    B H 5 years ago

    Quiet and nice park with three different play structures and a shaded area for dogs to run around. One of the structures is train themed and is my son's favorite! No restrooms on…

  12. William Street Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    12
    4.3 (591 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    City park featuring nearly 15 acres of open green space, plus trails, picnic areas & a tennis court.

    E William St & S 16th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Ivan Nekrasov a year ago

    I came to watch sunrise here during GTC25. About 25 minutes run from the Hyatt place hotel near the convention center! It was a very refreshing run and a beautiful sunrise. Park w…

    Kevin Chan 9 months ago

    I went for Bark In the Park. Great park, in a safe neighborhood

  13. O'Donnell Garden Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    13
    4.3 (75 reviews)
    Open now

    Park

    249-225 E William St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Henry Wang 10 months ago

    This is a small playground. It’s cute and clean. Not a lot of people on a weekday morning. Unfortunately there are quite some garbage on the ground.

    Golden Kid 5 months ago

    I heard they have a really cute and FREE Little Library 📓 may or may not also contain trinkets!

  14. Backesto Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    14
    4.2 (1109 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Standard park offering spacious lawns plus a playground, sports fields, courts & a 1920s fountain.

    551 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    Jagadeesh Rahul 2 weeks ago

    I visited this park for a tennis match and was pleasantly surprised by its size and the number of people present. Located in a residential area, the park saw a surge in visitors a…

    Maria Leimbach 2 years ago

    Location of the park draws homeless people however the play structures were recently updated and are amazing for toddlers as well as older pre teens. Half the play structures are…

  15. Monopoly in the Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    15
    4.2 (236 reviews)
    Open now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Tiny park featuring a larger-than-life monopoly board, plus animal statues & benches.

    330 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Rosexo 6 months ago

    Pretty pricy $69 for 3 ppl! Lights were beautiful though, my kids enjoyed it. Great place to take many great pictures I believe lights will be up until jan4th ***Parking was diffi…

    Hannah Ruth a year ago

    Fun to see a giant-scale monopoly board in a park. There are park seats, tables and chairs (some equipped with chess boards), fun animal statues, some giant artwork, and a large o…

  16. Raymond Bernal Jr. Memorial Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    16
    4.1 (281 reviews)
    Open now

    Park

    Local green space with a children's playground, unlighted softball field, restrooms & picnic grills.

    N 7th St & Hedding Street, 895 N 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: Open 24 hours
    • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
    • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
    • Thursday: Open 24 hours
    • Friday: Open 24 hours
    • Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • Sunday: Open 24 hours
    Chinmaya Venkatesh a month ago

    Peaceful park for walking on a summer day. Much better for people in Japan town compared to st james. People are reading books, playing volleyball and all sorts of things.

    theo Ugo a year ago

    In just 90 minutes, while walking our dog last night, I managed to fill half of a large trash bag with litter from the park. I absolutely enjoy family and friend gatherings, but I…

  17. Japanese Friendship Garden — places near me in San Jose, CA
    17
    4.0 (2413 reviews)
    Closed now

    Tourist Attraction

    Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge.

    1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

    Hours
    • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    MomZee Jen a month ago

    We visited the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose on Mother’s Day, and it was such a peaceful little escape from busy city life. I loved walking through the serene p…

    Jovan Kun 8 months ago

    The park is lovely for a walk and relax. However, the pond near the red bridge and a huge turtle stoned was dry and seemed a bit neglected. Once you get to the koi pond, though,…

  18. Guadalupe River Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    18
    4.0 (1638 reviews)
    Closed now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    Small city park offering a visitor's center, a playground, a community garden & 2.6 miles of trails.

    438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Saturday: Closed
    • Sunday: Closed
    Thia Le 9 months ago

    This Guadalupe River Park can definitely use some maintenance!!!! This park is about 120 acre on the banks of the Guadalupe River that stretches along 2.5 miles in the downtown ar…

    CJ Brown 3 months ago

    Beautiful well kept. Spongy floor so the kids fall. No head injuries. Awesome array of swings and safely equipment. Kids can play for hours. Places made to be in the shade with se…

  19. Pellier Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    19
    4.0 (9 reviews)

    Park

    W St James St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    michael higley 2 years ago

    This is a historical spot the city did a super awesome job on renewing the park grounds. This spot was the home of the family that brought Plums/Prunes to San Jose in the 1800's.

    Richard 2 years ago

    Quiet, peaceful park with nice benches and beautiful cherry blossoms that bloom in spring

  20. St James Park — places near me in San Jose, CA
    20
    3.5 (1425 reviews)
    Closed now

    Park Tourist Attraction

    6.8-acre city park, featuring playgrounds, picnic facilities & an exercise course.

    N 2nd St &, E St James St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

    • Wheelchair accessible
    Hours
    • Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Katherine Turner 3 months ago

    Decent spot if you’re nearby and want to take a break. There are benches and open areas, but it doesn’t always feel the safest depending on the time of day.

    Ezequiel Rodriguez a month ago

    They need public restrooms. They have to keep the park marked a little bit more clean, especially in the picnic tables and more shade. I took my family there for the first time so…

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