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District 6 Parks

 

 

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 Sign 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

Field  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

 

Playground  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 Playground   River Glen Park, Bird & Pine Ave

                        - Great park for little league games and dog walking.

 

Roy Ave grounds   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 Pk Playground   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 Picnic Area   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

 

 



 
 

Last Modified Date: 10/24/2008

 
 

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