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The park is spacious and enjoyable to walk around. It is bright and there is plenty around to do. With a lot of people at an event, the park still doesn't feel crowded as there are multiple walkways. There are not many restrooms though.
I've been to tons of events here over the years, from music festivals to Christmas in the Park, and it's a pretty decent setting, large enough for multiple stages and a good number of vendor tents. There's lots of grass for laying out a picnic mat, lovely leafy trees for shade, concrete pathways for taking a stroll, and even a dancing fountain with water gushing from the ground, great to cool off on those warm sunny days. I attended a summer concert here this past weekend (SJ's Music in the Park held on select Sundays), and the space was set up as usual, the layout for events like these quite predictable. Only half the park in use, food and merchandise tents in a dedicated area (food trucks and drink stands along the borders), open seating in the grass, and a stage at one end of the park... though the VIP section was a bit larger for this particular event (maybe cuz the Beach Boys is considered a bigger concert?!?). A laid back atmosphere regardless, nice to spend a few hours with good music and good company. The location being downtown can be good or bad... good if you're looking for bars/nightlife before or after an event (plus it's surrounded by restaurants and museums, so there's lots to do in the area), bad if you can't tolerate noise and crowds, as there's plenty of foot traffic around here. The parking situation sucks too. Still the park is beautiful and well-maintained, lots of greenery to appreciate, a bit of seating, as well as the notable Quetzalcoatl sculpture on site.
This is a lovely little plaza, I enjoyed the pretty trees and watching the fountain. It was convenient to have that little pod toilet right there too. I just wish there was a little bit more for kids to do besides play in the fountain. Maybe some sort of climbing structure. I know they used to have the musical swings but that was in like 2016. I had told my son there would be swings and he was really disappointed by the lack of swings. He enjoyed watching the airplanes though.
This is a great addition to downtown San Jose! I can't believe how much San Jose has changed since I've left. I remember...way back in the day, that the Spaghetti Factory was the only reason you can downtown. Now, there's so much to see and do, and it appears that it keeps evolving. The Plaza has been here for a while and is always a nice respite from the busy world. Since it is right in front of the Fairmont, Cako like coming here to walk around, sniff things and people, and, well, relieve herself. Unfortunately, we were going to miss the old skool concert, Tony! Toni! Toné! that Friday. I like how they were setting up the park. There was also a free yoga class early in the morning which I thought was pretty cool. Cako Approves!
Very empty and lonely place. No decorations or flowers. Just broken glass on the floor. A few homeless people. Perhaps when the theaters and museums open again there will be more life. It's too bad the part isn't being maintained.
Almost all field trips to The Tech Museum resulted in having lunch at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. The good old days when I was a child attending Laneview Elementary. The only thing I remember are the water geysers. We stayed at The Fairmont this past weekend and decided to visit the shooting waters before breakfast. My guy unstrapped our monster from the stroller and carried him as they made their way through the shooting waters. I heard, "He's holding onto me really tight" which brought a smile to my face because that meant that the boy trusts him. I stood there w/ the stroller and was shivering. I was cold and I could not fathom even the thought of getting wet but as I looked on to my 3 guys (Kevin T.'s younger brother was w/ us), I felt content just watching them. This is a great spot to have lunch in the summer. The trees offer bits of shade here and there whilst the water geysers provide a light mist in the air. I see many children running in and out bare foot, cooling off during the scorching weather; a place to relax and enjoy.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez is my favorite spot to stroll while taking a break from the office. I love grabbing some tea at Crema and circling the park for a while. It's a great place to people watch. I love taking the kids here on hot summer days to cool off in the fountains. You might even catch me kicking off my shoes on a work day and running through them! If you're lucky, street performers may entertain you. I especially love the bongo players. Pack a picnic, or bring some takeout from one of the fine downtown eateries and make a day of it! I love my city!
I wish I would have seen this park when there is not an event because it looks like a descent size. At this event, it was Christmas in the Park, so there were various stations set up of displays, scenes for the holidays, trees decorated, food vendors, rides, games, you name it. So many people but it was very clean, well kept up and maintained and it seemed to be really pretty and right at the center of downtown so you have a variety of hotels and shopping and restaurants to venture to as well. I can see why they have these events here, it is a prime spot for everyone to come to and enjoy.
This review is just for the Pokémon go play in downtown San Jose. On the streets surrounding the park you will find a dense forest of poke stops and gyms. They may be several dozen within easy walking distance from the park. San Jose in general is a rich field of play for Pokémon go players. So this review is centered on this park as a great place to start your play. You will fill your bag fast and there are several gyms to train in as well.
Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, I've been visiting this little park for many years. This is the site for some of my favorite events. Events such as the finish line festival for the Rock n Roll San Jose Half Marathon, Christmas in the Park, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk and the Vietnamese Moon Festival are just a handful of examples. On warm days kids of all ages play in the public fountain. Often you'll see adults join in on the fun. The park sits at a site perfect for taking a break if you're ever visiting the Tech Museum, the San Jose Convention Center or the San Jose Museum of Art. It's clean and relatively safe too as I've often noticed uniformed San Jose Police visiting with the children in the park. Ice cream vendors often push their carts around to the delight of overheated visitors. This park just has a really nice feel of community to it. This past Sunday on an unseasonably warm day I took a long 90 minute break at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. I found a nice park bench under a tree, pulled out a book while enjoying the cool sounds coming from a local drumming group (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fJ4e7PSTcwBPbeNbNBptAQ?select=0x4G_wE7JTsB5HFQCSBn4Q) that had gathered at the edge of the park. Park visitors, little kids and even squirrels stopped in curiosity just to enjoy the soulful sounds. A few park visitors even joined in and added percussion. People danced too! It was just really cool. I love this park!
4 months ago
It's a long park between big buildings, Art museum, beautiful wall arts and etc. this park is famous for hosting major events during year such as Christmas, New Year and etc. its close by hotels like Westin, Signia by Hilton, Marriot, Hyatt and etc. also the restaurants like Mezcal, the club on post, AJI and etc. and many great things around. We came here after a heavy meal to walk. The parking was accessible. The park itself was clean and not two crowded and honestly the buildings around was so gorgeous...Well maintained parking overall. read more
Cool park in the middle of downtown. I've been here in the past where they've had events right in the park. A lot going on and lots of things around. The park itself is simple. Open space with a some benches to chill. Maybe add some amenities to liven it up which would make it more inviting. But it's a nice to have the greenery amidst all the buildings around. read more
The park is spacious and enjoyable to walk around. It is bright and there is plenty around to do. With a lot of people at an event, the park still doesn't feel crowded as there are multiple walkways. There are not many restrooms though. read more
2 years ago
I've been to tons of events here over the years, from music festivals to Christmas in the Park, and it's a pretty decent setting, large enough for multiple stages and a good number of vendor tents. There's lots of grass for laying out a picnic mat, lovely leafy trees for shade, concrete pathways for taking a stroll, and even a dancing fountain with water gushing from the ground, great to cool off on those warm sunny days. I attended a summer concert here this past weekend (SJ's Music in the Park held on select Sundays), and the space was set up as usual, the layout for events like these quite predictable. Only half the park in use, food and merchandise tents in a dedicated area (food trucks and drink stands along the borders), open seating in the grass, and a stage at one end of the park... though the VIP section was a bit larger for this particular event (maybe cuz the Beach Boys is considered a bigger concert?!?). A laid back atmosphere regardless, nice to spend a few hours with good music and good company. The location being downtown can be good or bad... good if you're looking for bars/nightlife before or after an event (plus it's surrounded by restaurants and museums, so there's lots to do in the area), bad if you can't tolerate noise and crowds, as there's plenty of foot traffic around here. The parking situation sucks too. Still the park is beautiful and well-maintained, lots of greenery to appreciate, a bit of seating, as well as the notable Quetzalcoatl sculpture on site. read more
2 years ago
This is a lovely little plaza, I enjoyed the pretty trees and watching the fountain. It was convenient to have that little pod toilet right there too. I just wish there was a little bit more for kids to do besides play in the fountain. Maybe some sort of climbing structure. I know they used to have the musical swings but that was in like 2016. I had told my son there would be swings and he was really disappointed by the lack of swings. He enjoyed watching the airplanes though. read more
This is a great addition to downtown San Jose! I can't believe how much San Jose has changed since I've left. I remember...way back in the day, that the Spaghetti Factory was the only reason you can downtown. Now, there's so much to see and do, and it appears that it keeps evolving. The Plaza has been here for a while and is always a nice respite from the busy world. Since it is right in front of the Fairmont, Cako like coming here to walk around, sniff things and people, and, well, relieve herself. Unfortunately, we were going to miss the old skool concert, Tony! Toni! Toné! that Friday. I like how they were setting up the park. There was also a free yoga class early in the morning which I thought was pretty cool. Cako Approves! read more
Very empty and lonely place. No decorations or flowers. Just broken glass on the floor. A few homeless people. Perhaps when the theaters and museums open again there will be more life. It's too bad the part isn't being maintained. read more
3 years ago
Almost all field trips to The Tech Museum resulted in having lunch at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. The good old days when I was a child attending Laneview Elementary. The only thing I remember are the water geysers. We stayed at The Fairmont this past weekend and decided to visit the shooting waters before breakfast. My guy unstrapped our monster from the stroller and carried him as they made their way through the shooting waters. I heard, "He's holding onto me really tight" which brought a smile to my face because that meant that the boy trusts him. I stood there w/ the stroller and was shivering. I was cold and I could not fathom even the thought of getting wet but as I looked on to my 3 guys (Kevin T.'s younger brother was w/ us), I felt content just watching them. This is a great spot to have lunch in the summer. The trees offer bits of shade here and there whilst the water geysers provide a light mist in the air. I see many children running in and out bare foot, cooling off during the scorching weather; a place to relax and enjoy. read more
Plaza de Cesar Chavez is my favorite spot to stroll while taking a break from the office. I love grabbing some tea at Crema and circling the park for a while. It's a great place to people watch. I love taking the kids here on hot summer days to cool off in the fountains. You might even catch me kicking off my shoes on a work day and running through them! If you're lucky, street performers may entertain you. I especially love the bongo players. Pack a picnic, or bring some takeout from one of the fine downtown eateries and make a day of it! I love my city! read more
8 years ago
I wish I would have seen this park when there is not an event because it looks like a descent size. At this event, it was Christmas in the Park, so there were various stations set up of displays, scenes for the holidays, trees decorated, food vendors, rides, games, you name it. So many people but it was very clean, well kept up and maintained and it seemed to be really pretty and right at the center of downtown so you have a variety of hotels and shopping and restaurants to venture to as well. I can see why they have these events here, it is a prime spot for everyone to come to and enjoy. read more
3 years ago
This review is just for the Pokémon go play in downtown San Jose. On the streets surrounding the park you will find a dense forest of poke stops and gyms. They may be several dozen within easy walking distance from the park. San Jose in general is a rich field of play for Pokémon go players. So this review is centered on this park as a great place to start your play. You will fill your bag fast and there are several gyms to train in as well. read more
17 years ago
Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, I've been visiting this little park for many years. This is the site for some of my favorite events. Events such as the finish line festival for the Rock n Roll San Jose Half Marathon, Christmas in the Park, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk and the Vietnamese Moon Festival are just a handful of examples. On warm days kids of all ages play in the public fountain. Often you'll see adults join in on the fun. The park sits at a site perfect for taking a break if you're ever visiting the Tech Museum, the San Jose Convention Center or the San Jose Museum of Art. It's clean and relatively safe too as I've often noticed uniformed San Jose Police visiting with the children in the park. Ice cream vendors often push their carts around to the delight of overheated visitors. This park just has a really nice feel of community to it. This past Sunday on an unseasonably warm day I took a long 90 minute break at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. I found a nice park bench under a tree, pulled out a book while enjoying the cool sounds coming from a local drumming group (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fJ4e7PSTcwBPbeNbNBptAQ?select=0x4G_wE7JTsB5HFQCSBn4Q) that had gathered at the edge of the park. Park visitors, little kids and even squirrels stopped in curiosity just to enjoy the soulful sounds. A few park visitors even joined in and added percussion. People danced too! It was just really cool. I love this park! read more
This park is pretty cool. I wish, wish, wish we had one like this closer to hang out by. We had the opportunity to walk around both at night and in the day. During the day families come and hang out near the fountain while little children splish and splash in the fountain. Its looked really fun and I would have loved to run and play in it myself. At night there is an element of riff raff but mostly its young people meeting up before dinners or clubbing. Its situated between all the high rises so its like a little oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. Grab the hand of the one you love and take stroll or a splash if you wish....like me. read more
The Plaza de Cesar Chavez is a nice little 2.2 acre park, smack in the middle of Downtown San Jose. It's the home of "Christmas in the Park" on a yearly basis (which is probably what it's best known for). This is my favorite area downtown, since it's surrounded by The Tech Museum, San Jose Museum of Art, and the Civic Auditorium--all places that have provided countless hours of enjoyment. It's also a nice place to come and sit and enjoy a nice outdoor lunch, since they do have several benches. During the summer, there are weekly outdoor concerts here showcasing lesser-known (and a few well-known) bands...for free. So why not 5 stars? Well, as many of you probably are aware, at the southern tip of the park lies the Quetzalcoatl statue, commissioned by the city and designed by sculptor Robert Graham. Anyone can appreciate an effort to add character and cultural representation, but this 8-foot-tall "monument to misinterpretation" cost the city $500,000. What a crock of....well, you know. read more
11 years ago
This park is always full of life, especially in the warm months when the fountains are on. Be cautioned though, I have seen several homeless people use them as showers and there is a sign indicating no one with diarrhea allowed. Frightened by what had to occur for them to actually put that on the sign. I walk through this park at least 3 times a week and I will say that it is nice that we have such a great park in the middle of Downtown San Jose. Also, Christmas in the park is fun for the kids and it is amazing to watch them put it up and take it down. The grass regrowth every year after they remove is an amazing process to watch as well read more
Great park to stroll, kiss, hug, watch kids playing, watch senior with their grandsons and grand-daughters...all the cute things you expect from a very alive park. I like the layout and that is like a green artery in downtown San Jose. During special events you can see the colorful food trucks and people picnicking. During San Jose Jazz festival is very lovely too, scenery for many performances. read more
13 years ago
Everyone knows Plaza de Cesar Chavez for Christmas In The Park during the holidays, or the $500,000 Quetzalpoopoo sculpture that greets visitors from the south end. But it's more than that. It's not a very big park, but it's at the heart of downtown San Jose surrounded by the Fairmont, Tech museum, art museum, theaters (both venues for performing arts and movies), convention center, and plenty of bars, restaurants, and cafes. During the holidays is where Caesar Chavez shines. There's Downtown Ice, an ice rink constructed between the palm trees (hence skating under the circle of palms next to the SJ Museum of Art), and Christmas In The Park's festive diorama displays. During the work week, I enjoy taking some food to the park and burning time away from the distractions of work. There are plenty of benches to park yourself for as long as you want. Don't worry about the homeless people there. They're harmless. They keep to themselves usually. If they don't, it's usually to say "hi" or politely asking for some spare change. read more
This the first time I have here and its a nice little park with benches and Hampton chairs everywhere. I really like the water display, the kids were having so much fun and if Timmy was younger he would have been running around it too but now he would just look like a crazy person lol. There is also a stage here and I would like to come back if they have a concert. It really is a nice place the only thing is that there are some ruff looking people too hanging around so keep close watch of your kids ;) they didn't bother anyone but it was day time. read more
Great park that hosts great events. In the summer there is Music in the Park, and in the winter there is Christmas in the Park. I love lounging out in the grass and watching bands play for free during Music in the Park. It is also located in a great area of downtown San Jose so it is close to many hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. And on warm days, it is perfect to take the kids to play in the fountains. read more
14 years ago
I've always been a fan of this park since I was 15. I use to skate here when I was in high school and now my wife and take our son here on good morning to play around. There aren't as many hobos in the morning so it feels pretty safe. When the water feature is working it looks really great. It was working this past weekend (04/13/13) and my son played in it for a good chunk of time. We'll be back!! read more
8 years ago
Visited 7/14/18. I was walking in Down Town San Jose after having some dinner at Back a Yard. The Plaza de Cesar Chavez was a wonderful stretch of walking space with beautiful evening lights. There were benches, a stage for performances, and even some great artwork and sculptures. It's very close to the San Jose Art Museum, since it was a Saturday night you could hear all the activity buzzing around with bars, clubs, and restaurants/businesses. And it's free! If you're around the area check it out! read more
14 years ago
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