Alviso Marina County Park
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Attached to the Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildlife Refuge, Alviso Marina provides access to the Bay edge wetlands with its variety of wildlife and waterfowl.
408.262.6980 | Website | Google Maps
1195 Hope St., Alviso, CA 95002
Flickinger Park
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Community space with a softball field, 2 basketball courts, horseshoe pits & picnic areas.
408.794.7275 | Website | Google Maps
Flickinger Ave., & Tourney Dr., San Jose, CA 95131
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Brooktree Park
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This is a nice park by an elementary school.
408.535.3570 | Website | Google Maps
Flickinger Ave., & Fallingtree Dr., San Jose, CA 95131
San Jose Municipal Golf Course
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An 18-hole golf course and driving range, pro shop, and bar/grill.
408.441.4653 | Website | Google Maps
1560 Oakland Rd., San Jose, CA 95131
Penitencia Creek County Park
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A beautiful 163-acre park with trails along Penitencia Creek.
408.262.6980 | Website | Google Maps
Mabury Rd., & Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95133
Townsend Park
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Green lawns, small trees & playgrounds mark this small community park next to a golf course.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
Townsend Avenue & Townsend Circle, San Jose, CA 95131
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Cataldi Park
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A neighborhood park with tennis courts.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
2900 Cataldi Dr., San Jose, CA 95132
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Berryessa Creek Park
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A friendly neighborhood park.
408.535.3570 | Website | Google Maps
1855 Majestic Way, San Jose, CA 95132
Northwood Park
![Northwood Park](https://www.thatsvlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/northwood-park-north-sj-outdoors.jpg)
A local neighborhood park.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
2735 Royalvale Way, San Jose, CA 95132
Noble Park
![Noble Park](https://www.thatsvlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/noble-park-north-sj-outdoors.jpg)
A small neighborhood park.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
Noble Ave., & Collette Dr., San Jose, CA 95132
Alviso Park
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The park offers great access to natural and open spaces with a wide variety of wildlife ranging from small rodents, birds, turkeys, bobcats and mountain lions.
408.535.3570 | Website | Google Maps
24 Wilson Way, San Jose, CA 95134
River Oaks Dog Park
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Google Maps
199 River Oaks Pkwy., San Jose, CA 95134
Moitozo Park
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A small park with an exercise course.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
N. 1st St. & Descanso Dr., San Jose, CA 95134
River Oaks Park
![River Oaks Park](https://www.thatsvlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/river-oaks-park-north-sj-outdoors.jpg)
510.566.7889 | Google Maps
328 River Oaks Pkwy., San Jose, CA 95134
Orchard Park
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A small local park that connects to the Coyote Creek Trail.
Google Maps
1057 Foxglove Pl., San Jose, CA 95131
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
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This space has spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley, and long hiking trails. Come prepared, there are only a few amenities.
408.224.7476 | Website | Google Maps
Sierra Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
Coyote Creek Trail
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The Coyote Creek trail runs from Morgan Hill to Milpitas along the Coyote Creek. There are multiple entry points along the trail.
408.225.0225 | Website | Google Maps
Highway 237 Bikeway to Montague Expressway
Nola’s Iris Garden
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A beautiful Iris Garden welcoming artists and photographers.
408.258.2611 | Website | Google Maps
4195 Sierra Rd., Building 2, San Jose, CA 95132
Riverview Park
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A relaxing park along the Guadalupe River.
Google Maps
Riverview Pkwy., San Jose, CA 95134