Santa Teresa County Park
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With 1700-acres covered with hiking/biking trails, the park offers spectacular views across the southern end of the valley. Its oak and grassland offer an escape from the city, only minutes from 101.
408.225.0225 | Website | Google Maps
260 Bernal Rd., San Jose, CA 95119
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Almaden Quicksilver County Park
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A vast foothill park with 37-miles of hiking trails and historical remnants of cinnabar (mercury) mines. The Mockingbird Hill entrance has a restroom and picnicking facilities.
408.268.3883 | Website | Google Maps
21785 Almaden Rd., San Jose, CA 95120
Almaden Lake Park
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Stretching around a lake with beautiful views of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this park provides a peaceful respite from city life. Bring the kids here for a fun afternoon, or catch a lovely sunset. Also try the walking trails, which connect to the Los Alamitos Creek Trail for miles of hiking.
408.277.5130 | Website | Google Maps
6099 Winfield Blvd., San Jose, California 95120
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Hellyer County Park
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Featuring a Velodrome used to host cycling events, a dog park, and a kid’s park with water games and fountains, the 178-acre Hellyer County Park also connects with the County Creek Parkway, an extensive set of paths for hiking, and bicycling.
408.225.0225 | Website | Google Maps
985 Hellyer Ave., San Jose, CA 95111
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
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A 6.8-acre city park, featuring playgrounds, picnic facilities & an exercise course.
408.535.3570 | Website | Google Maps
N. 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112
Calero County Park and Reservoir
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Expansive park with trails through the foothills and boating in the reservoir.
408.535.4070 | Website | Google Maps
23205 McKean Rd., San Jose, CA 95120
Los Paseos Park
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Nice neighborhood park with a community center, exercise course, track, and tennis courts.
408.535.3570 | Website | Google Maps
Via Vista & Avenida Grande, San Jose, CA 95139
Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
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Hilly park displays the nature of the area and placards describing native cultures.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
5982 Thorntree Dr., San Jose, CA 95120
Almaden Meadows Park
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408.794.6504 | Website | Google Maps
Camden Ave., & Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA 95120
Almaden Golf and Country Club
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This is a private club with an 18-hole golf course, including swimming, tennis, and a fitness center.
408.268.4653 | Website | Google Maps
6663 Hampton Dr., San Jose, CA 95120
Santa Teresa Golf Club
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A public golf course with a bar and grill, plus junior programs, and banquet facilities.
408.225.2650 | Website | Google Maps
260 Bernal Rd., San Jose, CA 95119
La Colina Park
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A neighborhood park with a hill for hiking, running, and great views.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
6138 Ansdell Way, #6100, San Jose, CA 95123
Cahalan Park
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408.535.3570 | Website | Google Maps
770 Pearlwood Way, San Jose, CA 95123
Martial Cottle Park
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A 287-acre urban park celebrating the agricultural heritage of the area, with trails, green space, and picnic areas. In addition, there is a non-traditional farm-related play area for kids. Plus, this space hosts festivals, pumpkin patches, and garden markets.
408.535.4060 | Website | Google Maps
5283 Snell Ave., San Jose, CA 95136
Vista Park
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408.794.6504 | Website | Google Maps
473 Hyde Park Dr., & New Compton Dr., San Jose, CA 95136
Thousand Oaks Park
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805.449.2100 | Website | Google Maps
1054 Brockhampton Ct., San Jose, CA 95136
Meadows Park
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This is a local neighborhood park.
408.794.6504 | Website | Google Maps
Bluefield Dr., & Edelweis Dr., San Jose, CA 95136
Los Alamitos Creek Trail/Pfeiffer Park
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Website | Google Maps
Camden Dr., & Mt. Forest Dr., San Jose, CA 95120
Great Oaks Park/ Skate Park
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A neighborhood park with a skate park, basketball courts, and a baseball field.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
Snow Dr., & Giusti Dr., San Jose, CA 95111
Edenvale Gardens Regional Park
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Good-sized park with sports, playgrounds, and concrete paths. This park is located next to the Historic Hayes Mansion.
408.793.5510 | Website | Google Maps
200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose, CA 95136