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I hope that you visit one or all of the parks that reside in District 6. Whether it is picnicking, a place to play with children, play a sport, a walk or to read
a book, parks offer something for everyone.
Park Hours: Reservations
Regional Parks: 8:00 a.m. to half an hour after sunset For Parks information, including reservation and permit information,
Neighborhood Parks: Sunrise to one hour after sunset please call 408 277-2757.
Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services Web site: http://www.sjparks.org/
Buena Vista Park, Scott & Menker Ave
Cahill Park, W. San Fernando & Wilson - Great for games & walking.
Construction bid is scheduled for June 12th. If plan goes smoothly, construction can
commence in late August, 2008.
Canoas Park, Wren & Thrush, Off Almaden Expressway, South of Curtner Ave
- Great all year round for games and small children.
- Repaired irrigation system and currently in process of removing gophers in the volleyball courts.
Del Monte Park, Auzerais & Sunol
- Councilmember Oliverio secured restrooms and a dog run for the first phase of the park.
- Construction of park will begin in 2010.
- 1st Master Plan meeting at Fire Training Station, participants voted for amenities such as basketball courts, playgrounds,
and natural growth 10/10/07.
- 2nd Master Plan meeting where general layout was presented to the community showing amenities including restroom,
play structure, and dog park 2/12/08.
Del Monte Park Master Plan Memo - June 6, 2007
Evans Lane Park, Almaden Expressway & Curtner Ave
- No plans have been submitted to the Planning Dept. for this site to date.
Frank M. Santana Park, S. Monroe Ave & Tisch
Fuller Ave Park, Delmas & Prevost ]
- Great area to walk. Parks Dept to repaint fence w-paint that does not bubble & peel off.
Gregory Plaza Tot Lot, Gregory & Helen
- A park perfect for small children. Parks staff replacing outdated play equipment (date to be determined).
Guadalupe River Trail, Willow St. & 280
Hamann Park, S. Genevieve & Westfield
- Large park with room for games; tot lots
- Park prohibits air jumpers - Police will ticket violators.
- Solar cameras has been fixed and second camera is ordered.
- 5 motion sensitive lighting planned to be installed at the sound wall
Hester Park, Dana & Naglee Ave
- Adjacent to the Rose Garden Library
- Perfect for toddlers and young children
- Completed the play lot renovations 8/18/07.
Hummingbird Park, Bird & Fisk Ave
- Great pocket park for small children.
Lenzen Park Cinnabar Commons, Stockton & Lenzen
- Community meetings held 7/06, 9/06, 9/06; Master plan approved by Parks Commission 12/06 and City Council on 1/07.
- Construction scheduled for completion 8/08.
- Park amenities will consist of a play lot for youth and tots, picnic areas with benches, walkways, and open turf.
Lincoln Glen Park, Curtner & Radio Ave
- Water feature and playground for children and their families in the summer.
Municipal Rose Garden, Dana & Naglee Ave
- Perfect for walking and meditating.
- Adopted by Friends of San Jose Rose Garden (www.friendssjrosegarden.org) with over 1,800 volunteer hours logged.
- Looking to replace decomposed granite w-concrete around the fountain walkways.
- Planning a wedding, check availability by calling 408 277-2757.
New Hall Park, Newhall & Campbell
- Community Meetings held 5/25/06 & 5/31/07 - Design Workshops held 4/06, 8/06, 11/06.
- Park amenities will include a youth and tot lot, gazebo, picnic area, seating areas, walkways, an open green space
and decorative steel perimeter fencing
- Construction begins August, 2009 and will be completed August, 2010
O'Connor Park, Auzerais & Race St.
River Glen Park, Bird & Pine Ave
- Great park for little league games and dog walking.
Roy Ave Park, Roy & Spadafore Ave (Near Lincoln & Curtner - west of Almaden)
- Small neighborhood park
- Great for kids and picnics
- To address dead plantings and dried lawn, Council office met with Parks staff 7/20/07.
Rubino Park, Desmet Drive & Desmet Lane
Santana Park, Tisch & S. Monroe, south of Stevens Creek Blvd., near the 280/880 Interchange
Scottish Rite Park, Rinconada Drive - Community meetings regarding the Master Plan for this park to begin Fall 2008.
- Construction projected to begin in 2010.
Three Creeks / Willow Glen Spur Trail - Councilmember Oliverio drafted a memo directing City staff to move forward negotiating the purchase of the land.
Councilmember Oliverio hosted a public meeting regarding the status of the trial (2/4/08).
Community meetings began in August, 2008.
Wallenberg Park, Curtner & Westgate Ave, near Lincoln Ave
- Wood chips and sand replaced 5/21/08.
- Smoking ordinance and new park signs installed.
Wilcox Park, Winona & Wilcox , near Pine & Lincoln Ave - Excellent place for picnics, walks, and shade.
Willow Street / Bramhall Park, Willow St. & Camino Ramon, near Meridian & Minnesota Ave
- Great for games & dog walking, beautiful trees & shaded areas.
- New lawn bowls trailer was installed 5/30/08.
- Parks Dept. planning to replace two tot lots by May 2009.
For Park Concerns; please contact:
Email: park.concerns@sanjoseca.gov
During business hours: 408 793-5510
After business hours: 408 535-3500
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