Downtown San Jose Outdoors

Kelley Park / Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

A great family park in the heart of the city, featuring the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Japanese Friendship Garden, and History Park.

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1300 Senter Road San Jose, California 95112

Municipal Rose Garden

Named “America’s Best Rose Garden” with over 3,500 plantings, the 5.5-acre Rose Garden serves as a wonderful location for photos, or just to contemplate beauty.

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1649 Naglee Ave., San Jose, CA 95126

Plaza De Cesar Chavez Park

Located on two acres in the heart of downtown, this park features water fountains, flower gardens, and an open-air theater with performances and festivals. A must-visit in December for Christmas In the Park.

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1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113

Guadalupe River Park

This park features the Heritage Rose Garden, Historic Orchard, and the unique Rotary Play Garden kids area. With multiple access points from the downtown area, this park brings together nature and city in a unique mix.

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438 Coleman Ave., San Jose, CA 95110

St. James Park

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

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N. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112

Ryland Park

A green space offering basketball courts, picnic areas & a playground alongside a pool, and a dog park.

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First Street & Fox Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110

Hart’s Dog Park

The Downtown Association, working with property owners, has created a dog park – the first of its kind in downtown San Jose – to give the rising dog population downtown a place to play off-leash.

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194 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113

John P. McEnery Park

A 1.3-acre local park, located next to the Abode building, with water features and a children’s play area.

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310 W. San Fernando St. #286, San Jose, CA 95113

Raymond Bernal Jr. Memorial Park

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

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

Cannery Park

A small, dog-friendly park is adjacent to an apartment complex.

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N. 10th St., San Jose, CA 95112

Rotary PlayGarden

Interactive and accessible children’s playground with slides, climbing equipment, and seating areas.

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438 Coleman Ave., San Jose, CA 95110

Theodore Lenzen Park

A half-acre local park.

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

Arena Green Park

Surrounded by some of our city’s most historic and significant landmarks such as Hotel De Anza, SAP Center, Diridon Transit Station, and Little Italy, you can find many events hosted in Arena Green Park, along with tennis courts, trails, and the Green for casual park games and picnics.

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345 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113