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    Roosevelt Park

    3.1 (18 reviews)

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    Parks exterior is surrounded by an encampment, not visible from the road.
    Nik N.

    This cute park has been repurposed as homeless housing. While my scan of the large playground showed zero needles, I wouldn't go running through the field here just in case. No children here and we stayed and played for about 5 minutes. While we were there, three adult men were approaching us, they may have been well intentioned but my spidee senses made us bolt. Our neighborhood park has had the same fate so we will keep searching for family parks that are not an encampment.

    Cool Canary Island Palm lined walkway
    John D.

    This is actually a really, really nice park if you look at it from afar and ordinarily would be a 4-star park. "So, why only a 1-star rating?," you ask inquisitively. That's a really good question, and the answer can be summed up with one word: clientele. The local denizens of this park are comprised of mostly Skate Punkz(sic), gangbangers, and (my favorite!) Local Outdoor Enthusiasts (LOE). These inhabitants make this place an uncomfortable place to hang. It's pretty difficult to enjoy yourself at the park when you're constantly having to keep an eye on what the natives are up to. The only reason I ever stop here is to use the restroom at the adjoining community center, but other than that I'd avoid this place. Now that I've given you all the reasons NOT to visit, I suppose it would only be fair to list the reasons to visit: 1) Nice Playground and Tot Lot 2) Skate Park--ergo the Skate Punkz 3) Basketball Courts 4) Handball Courts--thus the gangbangers 5) Coyote Creek Trail access--that explains the LOE 6) Lighted Softball/Baseball field 7) Roller Hockey Rink (see I told you this park had some cool features!) 8) Restrooms inside the adjoining community center are, generally, pretty clean. 9) Standard picnic areas w/ BBQ pits In summation: great park with a lousy location.

    La L.

    I am rating the skate park in itself. I wish there was a different rating to give solely on that. Regardless, this is one of the best skate parks in San Jose besides Lake Cunningham Skate park. The half pipe is awesome to work on stalls on roller skates. In general the park could be maintained better, even thought there is a community center, they tend to avoid everything behind it. Chicks in Bowls San Jose-Ca has adopted the skate park to maintain it clean with the skate park and surrounding areas of it.

    Ghetto skate park well tagged  in Nortenos territory
    Catalina M.

    Ghetto park - skip it. My son is on an adventure this summer to skate at all the local skateparks. I knew this neighborhood is rough hence why we made a 9am visit during the week before the gangbangers woke up. The skatepark and the soccer fields are poorly maintained. Graffiti is all over the skatepark - not cool creative graffiti but tags everywhere with the nortenos gangs name tagged all over in red. Ok guys I know this is your hood, the one tag that is 7 feet long was big enough for me to read you didn't have to tag it 50 more times! There were a few derelicts who were annoyed that this mommy bear was supervising everybody while her son skated and scootered. One or two guys were scooter ing and skating but the rest were just hanging waiting for their homies. We had some verbal exchange - good with one 20-something but the other one...well we had a little attitude adjusting session. So my son skated for 30 minutes and we left before the real punks woke up and showed up. It's too bad because the entire park and community center has potential, but it's so sketchy that I wouldn't even leave my car parked here unattended. The one cool thing is that there is a Panaderia around the corner and we stopped in and had some hot pan Mexicano dulce. Otherwise skip this place.

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    Handball tournaments, skate park, basketball courts, softball field, hockey rink, and community center all are fun to be at

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    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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    We visited the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose on Mother's Day, and it was such a…read morepeaceful little escape from busy city life. I loved walking through the serene pathways, bridges, and lush greenery while enjoying the sight of the koi ponds and watching the fish swim around. It's such a lovely spot to slow down, relax, take photos, or simply enjoy nature for a while. Some areas have been recently restored, and the garden has a quiet charm that makes it worth visiting. You can truly feel the peaceful atmosphere inspired by traditional Japanese gardens. Perfect for a peaceful stroll, reflection time, or a simple afternoon with family and friends. It's free to enter the park, just pay for parking. Definitely one of San Jose's hidden gems.

    So much potential for this place! I came smack in the middle of a hot summer Sunday afternoon…read more There may have been water in creeks or ponds in the past, but not during my visit. Most paths were paved, while a few are dirt (maybe those aren't real paths)? Some benches sprinkled through out if a person wants to just sit and relax. The Japanese Friendship Garden connects to a bigger park with more trees and paved walkways, but most not shaded. Parking is $6 regardless how long you stay and there's a finicky kiosk that'll print out a ticket. Overall, I'd come again to see if there are any changes, but don't think I'll go out of my way to do so. #26/2025

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    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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