South San Jose Outdoors

Santa Teresa County Park

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

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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

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

Hellyer County Park

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

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

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

Nice neighborhood park with a community center, exercise course, track, and tennis courts.

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Via Vista & Avenida Grande, San Jose, CA 95139

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park

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

408.794.6504 | Website | Google Maps
Camden Ave., & Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

Almaden Golf and Country Club

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

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

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

408.535.3570 | Website | Google Maps
770 Pearlwood Way, San Jose, CA 95123

Martial Cottle Park

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