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    Cataldi Park

    4.3 (118 reviews)

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    Jane E.

    Park added pickleball courts next to basketball court. There is still a wall for tennis on the backside as well. The park could go a little long here and there as far as upkeep w/ the grass, but for the most part it is taken care of pretty well. Clean. Tennis courts at the front of the park and a playground for the kids. Another playground on the other side as well. Lots of trees and shade for picnics.

    Sunil R.

    This is a great park with a lot going for it. For one it's big. There are a lot of tennis courts, a long walking/running path along other things. It was cool to see people doing tai chi in the morning. It is also very popular and parking was full.

    Christina T.

    **** over 10 years ago I found an entrance off of Benning Road today and was wowed! I have wanted to run through here for a long time... So, that said, I went through the people gate on Benning and wound my way around to the path. The Signage on Kingman could be a little better (telling me there was no egress at the other end would have been helpful). But I sallied forth and continued my march on...even when the path ended I continued on, following bike treads and puppy treads, so I was able to buy some water before my trek home. So, on a coolness factor, this place rocks! There were families with kids on bikes, kids wandering around, runners on the trail, it was so awesome! I will be back, after the damned half marathon I am training for

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    Christina D.

    A decently sized park for waking, playing sports, hosting picnic parties. There's people there often during the weekends but it's spacious - small parking lot but there's a lot of street parking probably more than the lot itself - walking path is at least over a mile so it's great to get steps in and to walk your dogs. It's part concrete side walk and part dirt path - multiple picnic table / grill areas. I see people hosting parties every weekend - multiple play grounds. Larger one by the parking lot and smaller towards the back. They look clean and maintained - lots and lots of grass areas where I see people sit around or play soccer/ volley ball. My dog loves to just run along the grass and roll around. - basket ball courts present - a volley ball sand box area (no net the last time I saw it though ) - many tennis courts ! Too bad they don't have any lights to allow playing at night. (Please change that if you can -- why not promote more healthy exercise). It gets busy on weekends mornings and sometimes large groups hog up the courts for hours. - NO dog park unfortunately. It would be nice if they added an enclosed/ gates dog playing/ socializing area. (Please add ) - it can be pretty in the autumn where you see trees with colorful leaves. I saw photographers doing photo shoots. - decently clean and maintained. There are trash cans located at several areas. It's usually clean but there are going to be some people may be careless and rude leaving their trash behind. Thankfully it's usually in clean shape

    Migratory bird

    This is a huge park with multiple options - ranging from Volleyball, football, tennis courts, children park and really large grounds. The tennis courts do not have lights. I wish they had it. There is ample parking in and around the park. Lots of activities on the weekends.

    Carmen V.

    My most recent discovery concerning parks where you can exercise with machines (the bars and also they seem to be adding new modern devices, super!). Funny thing is my bf told me he has passed zillion times by this park and thought was a plain boring one. The other day, after the happy discovery of Bacalhau Grill store, I told him to stop by so we could take a walk there. I was very surprised to see how big this park is and how family oriented (no homeless around). Many people walking their dogs, jogging, doing taichi, playing tennnis. I am very curious to see after whom was this park named. Who was Cataldi? I imagine some Sicilian family coming to SJ in the splendor of the valley days:) In any case, the ideal park, you will see some BBQ tables, the concrete ones, no one to steal those chairs! you can also ride bikes, there is like 2 miles of loop end to end. And rock climb (if you are a kid, or if your are small person and feel like trying!). Fantastic park, safe and clean.

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    Lien L.

    This is a beautiful and well maintained park. Lots of space to take your dog on a walk or go running. There are tennis courts, a BBQ area, playground, and 2 excersize areas. Every thing looks new. Kudos to the gardeners! There are a few Pokemon go stops and 2 Pokemon Go gyms.

    Sunset around 5.20pm

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    Had a family gathering I enjoyed the parks open shaded space and it had additional space with baseball park in the back.

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    While this park is nice and has plenty of space, it needs some pickleball courts. Just too many tennis courts right now.

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    Perfect for toddlers. Everything is exactly their size and height. Would def bring my kids back.

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    Ask the Community - Cataldi Park

    Which county is in charge of the restrooms? They are so filthy

    Should be Santa Clara county.

    Does this park have pickle ball court?

    They only have tennis courts. Sometimes people do play pickle ball when they are empty.

    Does this park have a basketball court?

    It only has half of a Basketball Court!

    Hi does this place have a tennis wall to practice on?

    Yes! There is a wall for tennis by the basketball and volleyball courts.

    Does this pace have restrooms as in for public use?

    Yes they have men's and woman in front of park and one Unisex in the back of the park

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    I wished the tennis courts had lights, so that I could play when it's dark, but it's still better than nothing.

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    Family Portraits | By 1985Luke Photography
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