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What else is the the works?

Renaming of Downtown's Plaza Park

Plaza Park location map

Background

Recent public reporting has brought to light serious and concerning details about César Chávez. In response, the City of San José has decided to rename Plaza de César Chávez.  

Themes we heard from the Community Listening Sessions to consider when suggesting a new park name:

  • Community, connection, and belonging
  • History, legacy, and future generations
  • Representation, inclusion, and cultural diversity
  • Shared pride and a welcoming identity for all San José residents

Additional information:

Plaza Park Regional Location Map

Get Involved
Help shape the future of this project! We're partnering with the Office of Racial and Social Equity to ensure meaningful community outreach and engagement, creating opportunities for residents to share their experiences, ideas, and priorities.

Meeting Date & Time Location
Community Listening Session #1 Monday, June 15, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.
Center for Employment Training
Banquet Hall
701 Vine St.
San José, CA 95110
Community Listening Session #2  Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6 - 8 p.m. 
Mayfair Community Center
Banquet Hall
2039 Kammerer Ave.
San José, CA 95116

Community Meeting to launch the renaming process

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

Leininger Community Center
Okayama Room 
1300 Senter Rd.
San José, CA 95112

Related Documents, Recordings, and Links

Project Site at Rinconada Dr.

Project site at Rinconada Drive

A new park is coming to Rinconada Drive, adjacent to the Almaden Expressway and Curtner Avenue off-ramp. Plans are moving forward to develop 1.4 acres into a community park with a playground, walking loop, small pollinator garden, public art, and a bioretention area to help capture and clean stormwater.

As part of the City of San José’s efforts to improve water quality and create more recreation, learning, and cultural spaces in nearby neighborhoods, the community will also have the opportunity to help name the new park. 

Meeting & Documents Date & Time Location

Community Meeting #1

Saturday, December 6, 2025

10 - 11 a.m.

2400 Rinconada Drive

Community Meeting #2

Thursday, January 29, 2026
6 - 7 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Survey Timeframe Status Result
Design and Park Name Dec. 6, 2025 - Jan. 15, 2026 Closed
Park Name Jan. 29, 2026 - Feb. 8, 2026 Closed

Historical Context of Rinconada Drive Project Site

 Bioretention Area for Cleaning Stormwater 

Project Site at 1655 Berryessa Road

Aerial map of a new project site at 1655 Berryessa Road

A new park is coming to the area near the Berryessa BART Station at 1655 Berryessa Road. Plans are moving forward to transform the vacant lot between the Platform Apartments and the BART rail tracks on Berryessa Road into a new housing development that includes a 0.5-acre neighborhood park.
 
Get Involved

 Meeting Date & Time
 Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, August 19, 2026
5:30 P.M.


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