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    River View Park

    4.2 (12 reviews)

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    Monique R.

    Cute fun park & hiking trail that leads over the bridge. Family friendly and dog friendly, great for a picnic

    Dogs MUST be on leash and kept under control at all times.

    Families BEWARE. This is a dangerous park with dogs running around violently. Even though the rules set by the city are very clear (Dogs MUST be on leash and kept under control at all times), dog owners don't seem to care about them. If City of San Jose puts up a rule, they should enforce it. I don't feel safe taking my kids there.

    Kat D.

    Big, clean, spacious & new... River View Park is a great place for both adults & kids to enjoy. The kids playground is on the smaller side & seems like it'd cater to kids ages 2-10 years old. The flooring is soft & made of rubber so you don't have to worry about kids running around, falling down & getting hurt. I also like how it's gated, so that kids don't wander/run off into the streets. There's a few workout stations right outside the playground where you can do push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, etc. There's also plenty of grassy areas for adults & kiddos to run around, play catch, kick ball, etc. My most favorite thing about the park, however, are the basketball & tennis courts! They're huge!! And so nice!! (see the pics i posted) I play tennis & basketball from time to time, so as soon I saw the courts...you could only imagine how excited I became. Another thing i love about this park is how clean the restrooms are!! Then again, the place is still relatively new. The only reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars is because there's barely any shade! My family & I came here on a warm & sunny afternoon, and we were all sweating our butts off. We all had to crouch down below a little tree and share the little shade it provided while the kiddos played in the playground. Overall, I like this park a lot. I feel safe working out here, taking my family & dog here, and really appreciate how nice & well maintained it is.

    Carmen V.

    Wonderful new park in North San Jose facing a massive also pretty new set of apartment complexes. Very close to the VTA, this park is pretty much attached to the Guadalupe trail and has a life on its own. Lots of grassy areas, picnic tables (big) where you can play chess, nice chairs attached to the floor, a couple tennis courts and tons of cute facilities for children (and adults like me who like to play). I didn't see public bathroom, but yes fountains and a nice gazebo. A very pleasant park apt for everybody.

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    i happen to stumble upon this park while running along the lower guadalupe river trail, in search of a restroom.

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    Rotary PlayGarden - Squirrel/seating

    Rotary PlayGarden

    4.2(195 reviews)
    4.7 miDowntown

    What kind of park has a zipline?!? THIS ONE. Two seating options, one with a harness for toddlers,…read morethe other for older kids (I even saw adults using this). The park also offers a fun and inclusive space for children, with climbing structures, sturdy cement slides, swings for both toddlers and older youth, a see-saw, merry-go-round, trampoline, and spongy material making up the ground's surface. The occasional squirrel, lizard, and butterfly too. As an adult simply looking for a place to relax while waiting for my car at an auto shop nearby, I was pleasantly surprised to find this park accommodating. Dirt and concrete trails weaving through the garden, lovely vegetation in spring, and a good amount of picnic tables and benches scattered throughout. Also, a shady area with fake grass and seats made out of smoothed-out logs and tree trunks, as well as adirondack chairs where I was able to hang out and nap while I was there. It wasn't too crowded or crazy on a Friday morning, though it got busier as it neared noon time. In addition, the place offers a parking lot and clean restrooms for convenience.

    Visited Rotary Play Garden for the first time over MLK holiday, and it was packed! It makes me…read morewonder if it is usually this busy or if it's because of the holiday weekend. The play garden has everything kiddos love -- slides, one seesaw, one round spinner, one rope climbing thing (that can also spin), swings (bucket and standard), small water play area, and a Zipline (one for little kids 3+ and one for older kids). They also have an area with tables, where someone was having a party (no idea if reservations are needed though). Expect to wait in line for a turn of the park is crowded. The play garden is fenced off from the rest of the park. They have a restroom on site. They have a small parking lot that is nearby the entrance of the play garden. I noticed some people parked on a smaller side street and walked over. I'm not sure what other parking options there are otherwise. We would return if we're in the area again and if it's less busy. It's a solid park and play area for those who live nearby.

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    Rotary PlayGarden - If you get to the top of the bridge and see the windmill, you can take a seat and listen to SJC radio traffic! So cool!

    If you get to the top of the bridge and see the windmill, you can take a seat and listen to SJC radio traffic! So cool!

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    4.5(37 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This park is amazing. So many things to explore, kids can climb, jump, create music sounds, run…read moreand explore. When looking for a park that creates adventure this is it! Parking can be a bit difficult, but we circle around and one opened up. So not too bad of parking There are also bathrooms near by and plenty of shade

    Such a beautiful park!!…read more I've had Delano Manongs Park bookmarked for quite some time and as time passed, I honestly forgot about this place. With an upcoming play date planned between myself and a gf, I was happy that this particular park was picked for our meet up. First things first, this park is MASSIVE! Delano Manongs Park is broken into 10 parts- YES, I SAID 10!! This includes a small and large dog park, multiple gardens, a fitness station, and a number of play structures to keep all your little munchkins happily occupied. The park is very well kept, the restrooms are very doable, and with its large size, there isn't that congested feeling you get with other locations. On top of the many perks, there is a large field to kick or throw around a few balls. The only flaw- and might I add that it is a big one- is the lack of actual shade. Your relief from the sun's powerful rays is limited to the gazebo where the benches are or using the large flower structures as a shield. 5/5 stars all in all. This is lots of fun for kids of all ages.

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    Doerr Park - Big Kids Play Stucture

    Doerr Park

    4.4(42 reviews)
    9.0 miCambrian Park

    Such a fun, spacious, and beautiful park!…read more I stumbled across this gem due to being in the nearby area. It just so happened to be right after Easter weekend and the plentiful garbage bins were 100% overflowing. With that said, the parks still came off quite tidy. Park visitors clearly made the effort to throw things away in appropriate areas and overflowed garbage bags were placed right along the bathroom building. City workers stopped by shortly after and BAM!! Everything was cleared and cleaned. Doerr Park comes recommended for children of all ages. There is a kiddy area and a more advanced play structure for the older kids in your life. The structure provides a lot of American Ninja Warrior vibes as opposed to your basic swing set and slide. 5/5 stars. This park is so bomb!!!

    I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place. This park is by our house. I walk here…read moreall the time, use the restrooms and take the kids I care for here to play at the playground. The playground is divided by a smaller playground for the little kids and a larger playground for the bigger kids. The kids I take care of love to come here and climb and go down the slides. They prefer this park over the one by their house in Willow Glen. The restrooms are decent. There's always toilet paper, soap and paper towels. There's lots of picnic tables--some covered, some not. There's lots of nice walking/biking paths around the park. There are also tennis courts which people are always using for pickleball. Also basketball courts. Tons of grassy fields to run around. There isn't a parking lot for this park but plenty of street parking.

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