My only complaint about Oak Meadow is the parking situation is super tricky! The lot is way too small for such a big and wonderful park! Other than that, the carousel and train are so much fun and I can't say enough good things about the staff that work tirelessly here on weekends! I had my kid's birthday party here and it was so much fun. The only downside was parking was difficult for guests and our magician. I had to haul ass to the parking lot multiple times to help with parking and it was a bummer. But I will love this park forever. read more

Went on a trail walk and ended up at this park to eat the snacks and e brought with us. It was a Monday afternoon, so it was pretty quiet. We sat closer to the bathrooms, so far enough away from the playground. If you're going to sit on the grass just be careful about not sitting in geese poop. They have several areas where they keep picnic tables. You might just want to bring a wet rag or something to clean off the space. If you're looking for entertainment for the kids, you can take a mini train ride throughout the park. On weekends they have the snack bar open. They sell candy, soda pop, hamburgers and hot dogs. Never had anything there but in case you came to the park and decided to stay a little longer, then there's food available. They keep the park relatively clean. Plenty of garbage cans so no littering. There's a beautiful creek that is close to the park. read more

Parking is free Walking to food is close Green as can be. Peaceful trail and fog can find yourself at the lake after 10 minutes I love this park and have run through it back to Campbell 500 times! Run read more

Came here with my partner for a 4th of July picnic, a special holiday event taking place this day, Los Gatos Symphony in the Park, featuring the San Jose Wind Symphony. We didn't stay long, but enjoyed our time here. Found relief from the hundred degree heat underneath the shade of one of the trees surrounding the park, and wandered through the large grassy field full of green. The park was definitely spacious with several unique elements, like the train chugging along Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, an adorable classic carousel, and a US Air Force plane structure in the playground area near the parking lot, the country's first jet trainer, the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (T-bird). The park has a concession stand selling refreshments like hot dogs, string cheese, ice cream, coffee, and sno cones. And the special event had food truck offerings including bbq, mexican food, and kona ice beverages. I opted for the chicken & waffle sandwich from the Waffle Roost food truck, and it was a decent meal for lunch at this lovely park adjacent to Vasona Lake. read more

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We have been going to Los Gatos Meats a few blocks down for years and never noticed this cute park on the other side of the creek from Vasona. We had lunch at Loma Brewing downtown and walked the 15-20 minutes here. We rode the train ($4 per ticket for anyone 3 and up) and carousel ($4) and played in the playground before walking back. It is a popular park for outdoor birthday parties and play dates. They also sell bbq through Rotary Club. Our kid loved all of it! I love that it is super low key and casual and yet everything is super clean. The train ride is about 10 min so even if you wait, it isn't too bad. I can't wait to come back in December for the light show train ride! read more

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A lovely park for kids. Lot of fun playgrounds for kids, there are picnic areas, carousel and small train. It's linked to vasona lake county park. Parking is $6, kind of limited, you can park at Vasona lake park and walk around, it's pretty close to each other. read more

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We used to really love this park, but about three weeks ago, something terrible happened during a playdate. My son ran toward the airplane play structure and came down the slope, crashing directly into one of the wings. The metal edge cut a deep hole on the bridge of his nose. We rushed to the ER -- the doctor had to close the wound in four layers, about 30-40 stitches in total. It was heartbreaking to watch. He lost a lot of blood, and the scar may never fully fade. We've spent around $5,000-$6,000 even after insurance, and he now needs daily scar care for at least a year. I'm writing this to warn other parents -- that airplane is dangerous. Please keep a very close eye on your children there. No family should have to experience something like this. read more

The playground is very nice, there are trains, airplanes etc for kids to play with. The parking lot is extremely small and it's very hard to find a spot. read more

Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos, California, is an absolute treasure, and I can't recommend it enough--5 stars all the way! This 12-acre park is a haven for families, kids, and anyone looking to enjoy a delightful day outdoors. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the park's charm and the sheer variety of activities it offers. The playground is a standout feature, perfect for kids of all ages. It's packed with imaginative play structures, including a retired fire engine and airplane that my kids couldn't get enough of--they spent hours climbing and pretending to be pilots and firefighters. The swings, slides, and climbing structures are well-maintained, and the layout ensures there's something for both younger and older children. I also appreciated how clean and safe the area felt, with plenty of benches for parents to keep an eye on the little ones. What makes Oak Meadow Park truly special, though, is the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and the W.E. Bill Mason Carousel. The mini train ride, which winds through the park and into the adjacent Vasona Lake County Park, was a highlight for my family. At just $3 a ticket (and free for kids under 2), it's an affordable treat that brought smiles to everyone's faces. The carousel, with its vintage charm, was equally enchanting--my kids begged to ride it multiple times. Both are operated by volunteers who clearly love what they do, adding a warm, community feel to the experience. The park also boasts plenty of open grassy fields, perfect for a game of frisbee or soccer, and the creek-side walking paths are serene for a leisurely stroll. We packed a picnic and enjoyed one of the many tables available, though I'd recommend reserving a spot for larger groups since the picnic areas can get busy. The barbecue pits are a nice touch for family gatherings, and I noticed several birthday parties happening, with kids laughing and playing everywhere. The park's location next to Vasona Lake County Park is a bonus, giving you access to even more trails and activities without needing to drive. While there's a small parking fee ($6 for non-residents), you can park on the street for free and walk in, which we did without any hassle. The restrooms were clean, and the overall upkeep of the park was impressive--there's a real sense of pride in this community space. Oak Meadow Park is more than just a park; it's a place where memories are made. Whether you're a local or just visiting Los Gatos, this park is a must-see for a fun, family-friendly day out. I can't wait to return! read more

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First review this year!! Amazing playground attached to a wide green space and near trails running creekside. Also near the carousel and Billy wildcat railroad ride. Pros: Great for 3-10, wide age range. A lot of old vehicles as climbing structures and play structures big and small If your kids like planes and trains, they'll be obsessed with this! Has sitting areas for the parents. Fenced in part for anyone with escape artists... iykyk lol Cons: Parking in the adjacent lot was pretty full and not the biggest. There's another lot down the street closer to the other playground for Vasona county park but it's a bit of a walk to this playground. read more

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I had to immediately leave, it was so heart-wrenching to see the disappearance of the beloved wood train play structure, the fire engine, as well as the closure of the jet plane play space. Where is the respect for our historical landmarks? Was there proper review prior to the removal of these cultural treasures that have been enjoyed by literally millions of children for generations? read more

Super cute park with adjacent parking lot. There's a plane and fun play structures for the littles. There's a huge vast green space as well as lots of picnic tables. Came here on Thanksgiving morning for a walk and the parking lot was full. People were picnicing and bbqing for the holiday! Fun atmosphere! There is a path to walk around the green. This is also the way to get to the Los Gatos Creek Trail. read more

Oak Meadow Park - Playgrounds Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This park and playground is a lot fun for kids of all ages. The airplane is the main attraction for this playground. The grass is always well maintained and soft for little ones to run free and if they happen to fall then they get a somewhat of a soft landing . It's part of Vasona Park so there's also a train, walking/biking path , picnic area and boating/canoeing at Vasona Lake. read more

Don't bother bringing your toddler to Oak Meadow Park to play unless you are going for the carousel or the train. All the unique and fun things for toddlers to play on are GONE!!! The jet is fenced off, display only (although the repairs that have been done look awful, so if it really is going to be a display, make it look nice!!!) and the train and fire truck are just plain gone. I have no doubt that negligent parents and greedy attorneys are largely responsible for this, I can't tell you how many times I have seen kids playing on the jet with no parents in sight (including AFTER it was fenced off!!) Yes, kids will get hurt if they are unsupervised, even on those boring molded plastic play structures you see everywhere.. My child spent many happy hours playing on those structures. I am so sad to see them all gone. read more

Beloved, fire truck and mini train fixtures now gone in addition to plane already fenced off! All three have been there for over 60+ years! All fixtures are what made the park so special and such a big draw. Suspect because of one incident involving questionable lack of appropriate, parental supervision, all fixtures have now been removed. Such a shame that the town listens to one critical voice to bring about such drastic and irreparable change to what once was such a wonderful park for children. I would not have brought my own children there if I thought any of the playground equipment was not safe. Large empty space filled with tan bark is not a good look. read more

This park is a must! We got there at 9ish on a weekend and found parking, but it quickly filled up. Playground is right be parking lot, the. Huge green space with trail along creek that goes to restrooms and train/carousel. We got in line for tickets at 10:15, bought the tickets at 10:30 when they opened and were on riding the train by 10:45. The train ride was amazing to see back and get a view of nature and the pathways along the creek connecting to other parks. My 4 and 2 year old loved it! When we got off we walked straight on to the carousel which was an added bonus. Only thing to beware of is that there were tons of geese, so while there's lots of green open space, it's also covered in goose droppings. read more

The train and merry go round are fun and a great addition to the park. There are multiple event areas for rent. Plus two parks that are side by side for toddlers and up. Parking is limited, Vasona parking lot is available for $6 and a short walk to Oak Meadow Park. The bathrooms could be cleaner and maintained hourly. Concession options are decent and inexpensive. read more

Love the carousel and the little train ride at the end of the park. The play area has decent shade for kids to play and enjoy.

The kid park is so unique and fun. Huge grass field that I have my son driving a car around. The carousel and train too. I love this place.

One of the best parks around! There's a great play area along with train rides and carousel. My son Loves the big plane he can climb on. And if you are hungry they even have snacks sometimes. I have had 2 birthday parties for my son here in the summers as well. Reserving the areas are easy and the grounds are clean which makes parents lives easy when planning outdoor birthday parties. The only downside is the small parking lot so we usually have to find street parking and walk down. read more

I love this park! It's the smaller cousin of Vasona park which is right next door. I like it because they have a small trail that is convenient for a run with some shade and it's right on the LG trail. They have a nice lawn which is great when the weather is nice. I remember my first socially distant social event being an event here when a local was playing some music for the small number of folks who were in the park. read more

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This is the prettiest, most quaint spot in Los Gatos for you and your family to spread Covid. Taking a detour while exploring it's huge neighbor Vasona Lake Park, I thought we had stumbled into an anti-mask rally, but it's was just a few hoards of people ignoring the signs for social distancing and masks to enjoy basically a giant lawn that somehow seems huge and secluded, mainly due to the access points: one being a tiny, overlooked parking lot and another being a skinny wood bridge where tiny train tracks intersect the last mile of paved Los Gatos Creek Trail. Under normal circumstances this must be the most get-togethery park in miles, especially with the mini-railroad, carousel, and gazebo, but right now I recommend they put the vaccine in the be sprinkler system. read more

Oak Meadow Park - Playgrounds Near Me - Los Gatos, California

So much fun and big and it has a small river I recommend oak meadow park is nice to go with family read more

Beautiful park! Really nice and relaxing with so much space to walk and hang out. There are picnic tables. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

My daughter and I come here every other weekend. The park is clean,they have a train and carousel, as well as a big lawn. They also have a big playground. They have 9 reservable picnic tables for parties that is good for 25-50 people. They also have first come first serve picnic tables for the families who just want to have fun for the day and have picnic. Always been fun going here. read more

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I don't even know where to start. The main take away is that I strongly recommend you and your group to come here. This is a very pleasant park where you could fine even a carousel and a little train. Going uphill and downhill runners walking path do you name it. read more

This is a cute park basically inside Varona park and has multiple playgrounds. There is a train and carousel but it's only open on weekends on certain months. My 2 year old toddler loved playing in both playgrounds and there were lots of kids her age around on a Tuesday. read more

This park is attached to one of the Bay Area's best parks Vasona Lake Park. Not sure why they have separate names because they are basically the same park. Great park by the way. It is very safe and has plenty to do for everyone. If you're in the area stop by and see for yourself. read more

This park is a haven for awaiting thieves to break into your vehicle and steal your items. We had a purse and wallet stolen in July 2023. We are STILL combating identity theft, fraudulent charges, sim card hijacking, and fraud. Use caution when parking at this park. Be wary of your surroundings and make sure to never leave valuables in your car. Triple check you've locked your car. read more

There are not too many parks in the Bay that showcase either a mini train (Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad) or a carousel (The W.E. "Bill" Mason Carousel)! Brace yourself folks, this park showcases BOTH! Tickets are $2 per person / per ride, and kids 2 years old or younger ride for free! These two attractions alone makes this a 5 Star park! As you pull into the parking lot, there is typically pay a $6 fee, but there is not always an attendant there to collect. Not sure what the official ruling is on that, but it is usually enforced on the weekends. The park itself is very spacious, and has a very large open grass area where you can play football, volleyball, or anything else you choose. The grass is well kept, and the park overall is very well maintained. The play area is fully equipped with your standard play structures, but also has an airplane and firetruck that kids can't get enough of! Conclusion: * Great location * Clean and spacious * And you can even hop on a train or carousel before you head home! Tip: The train, carousel, and Snack Shack are only open on Sat & Sun from 10:30am to 4:30pm read more

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So much to do at this park, and beautiful grounds. Fun train ride, and carousel for the little ones. Bonus is that Vasona Park is next door. Only negative is very limited parking. read more

I just finished my exam. It is exactly midnight, my kid turns 2 officially. We were in Los Gatos for the majority of the day on Saturday. Since I am not holding a party celebration for him, I figured it would be nice and beneficial if I make the entire weekend about him. I have visited Vasona Park many times but never noticed this particular park before until my manager mentioned it to me sometime ago. Original plan was to take him to the CDM however, I read that it is closed until October 1st. This was by far a great alternative. We arrived shortly after 10AM. I can see that you can park for a small fee but seeing as how I'd like to minimize wasteful spendings, I parked on the street a few blocks from there - free. This playground is for children of all ages. There is a train for the climbers and expressive minds. I just taught him to say, "Choo choo" for the train so not only did he learn, he had a blast as well. There is a huge fire truck which children can climb on, pretend they are driving or hop in the back and jump like they're jumping beans. I didn't care to jump but I did pretend that I was a fire firefighter. There is a plane but it is taped off for unknown reasons. As I was about to head over there, a nice guy told me that it is off limits currently. I was bummed! I don't think my little one even noticed it because he was so into the train and the fire truck. He didn't bother w/ the swings. Two playgrounds, one for small children and one for children ages 5 and up. What is nice about this place is that it is clean, offers some shade, plenty of benches and grassy areas plus a water fountain. I am not one to drink out of those but my failure to bring water during an 8 mile run was evident that I'm an idiot. I must have taken half a gallon throughout the various water fountains at Vasona Park. Oak Meadow happens to be a great sector of this beautiful place. I will return. P.S. the zombie / scary attractions will be up this coming weekend by the carousel. P.P.S. Happy 2nd Birthday to my Gavin!!!! read more

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Had my 2nd baby shower here, and now my girls love coming. There are train rides and a cauresal ride. It is a big park and best place ro do bbq read more

Four stars!! This pLace is a chiLd's dream!! Not onLy is the park spacious and cLean, there is a good amount of goodies for kids of aLL ages to enjoy. Perks: -This pLace is surrounded with greenery/ trees and makes it easy to find a spot with shade. -Restrooms are CLEAN. -WeLL organized park that makes it easy to rent out pLaces for parties and get togethers. -Good sized BBQ pits. -There is a huge fieLd avaiLabLe to pLay tag, bust out some catch, picnic, and/or reLax and do some cLoud watching. -Oak Meadow Park has two pLay areas: one for the toddLers and another for the bigger kids. -Large air jet & firetruck for kids to exhaust themseLves with. -For $2/person, there is a train ride or carouseL ride. ALL the kids go bananas for it. -This park is very dog-friendLy. Cons: -SmaLL parking Lot that gets super packed fairLy quickLy. ($6) -More times than none, you are forced to park along the streets and those parking areas get fiLLed up quickLy as weLL. -Depending where you are coming from, I experienced a difficuLt time coming to this park on the weekend. The trip from San Jose was a Lot Longer than I anticipated and the traffic was so very annoying. OveraLL: a LoveLy park that I wouLd mind coming back to if I were in the area or if I came super early to find parking. Save yourseLf the headache and visit over the weekdays if possibLe. read more

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It's a nice park with a playground that has a train, airplane, and other play equipments. There's also a nice pavilion. I usually park in the residential area bc sometimes do charge for parking in their parking lot. read more

This was where I got married and held my dad's memorial. It has a very nice gazebo. You can dress it up or down.

This place is awesome! Would have never known I existed if it weren't for my "nieces" bday gathering. Plenty of green grass to play and kick ball without getting hit. See a yogi practice in the middle. Plenty of bench and picnic sites around for multiple bday gatherings. $2 train ride around Vesona and Carousel ride! Where would you find that permanently in the bay except here? Running and bike path available. $6 parking but we parked in the street and walked in - fairly easy on a Sunday noon time. Large playground for the kids and clean enough public bathroom. It's Los Gatos after all. Total great find, would come back to go running! read more

It such a nice park for the kids and adults. Great picnic areas as well for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Love the train ride!!!

We had a birthday party at the park. We paid for a picnic area. When we got to the park the morning of, there were signs already out saying that the particular picnic area was reserved by us. That was impressive. We were right next to the carousel and train. We had a great time. This is a lovely park and will come back again and again. The only thing that sucks is the parking. For the amount of people that use the park, the parking lot is way too small. I had to park on a side street. read more

This was worth the trek down to Los Gatos for a playdate with one of my south bay friends. What a great park! $2 per ticket for the train ride (8 minutes!) and for the carousel. Kids two and under ride free. $2.50 for a jumbo hot dog and $1 each for popcorn or a small soda. And I appreciate the fact that I can actually GET a small soda... tired of 16 oz or more for everything. We got there early, and I'm told the lines get long for the train later (ticket counter opens at 10:30 on Sunday). Plenty of grass, shade and eating/grilling areas. Pets are welcome (on leash), and the sign says you can actually bring alcoholic bevs with a picnic lunch. The kids play area has an airplane to climb on, a train to play in, regular and baby swings, a sand and water play area, in addition to the standard play structure with tan bark. The bathrooms are well kept and well stocked. Really, it's got everything you could want in a relatively small area. Love it! read more