So great to have such a large space and let my rescue pup be free to roam around. Clean and close.read more

Raleigh Linear Green (RLG) is an approximate 5-acre park that's hidden away in deep south San José…read more Due to the (still under construction) surrounding housing development, RLG was built as a turnkey project to fulfill the requirements of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PDO), which states that a developer must provide 3-acres of parkland for every 1,000 anticipated residents. RLG is built on a PG&E easement, and is surrounded by huge transmission towers with active power lines looming overhead. This is also how it gets the "linear" moniker, which means that it's longer than it is wide. A good portion of this park (±50%) is dedicated to fenced off areas that are essentially gussied up drainage ditches for all the local outfalls. RLG lacks more than it has, but -as has become customary with my park reviews- here is a list: -x2 Full Basketball Courts -Pathetic fitness area -Decent little dog park located at the south end -Street parking on the westerly side of Raleigh Rd. -NO Playground -NO Picnic Tables or BBQ Pits -NO Restrooms -NO grassy fields for sports The only good thing about RLG is it's Dog Park, but why would you go here when there's a much nicer one (Miyuki) less than a mile away? This park has no redeeming qualities about it, and was obviously built to satisfy PDO requirements. Otherwise, it would never exist, and as far as I'm concerned--it doesn't.

This is a fantastic park. They have an artificial turf field for soccer and flag football where…read moreyou can play under the lights. The playground is also really enjoyable and good for young and older kids. There is a big grass field and a batting cage so all your bases are covered. The only drawback is the bathroom is pretty filthy, but it's public so not much you can do about that. At least they have toilet paper. An absolute great place for young and old alike.

Yeah, it is was aiight. This is a fairly big urban park next to some large apartments and a strip…read moremall. There is a half basketball court, a baseball field, and a playground. Did not dig the unkempt lawn and the riff-raff hanging around, did not seem very family-friendly.

The play structures aren't well shaded. The picnic areas and dirty and kinda stinky. It has easy…read moreparking, open space. There is a lot of traffic around it. The play areas are older and beat up. It's meh.

Small but decent neighborhood park. 2 gated play areas, basketball court, tennis court, BBQ grills,…read moreand ugly cement picnic tables. The play areas are surrounded by benches so you can keep an eye on your kids. This park is surrounded by single family homes and an apartment complex Palm Valley, which consists of 4 different sections. This place does lack restrooms and does not have a good area for dogs. It does get a quite a bit of traffic with all the cars passing by.

Moderately spacious park with the Coyote Creek Trail running along one side…read more The park has plenty of grassy areas in the middle, which feel open and wide. While walking through, I also encountered a group of piglets or boar-lets, which was unexpected, though I wasn't sure which type. The park includes restrooms, basketball courts, a playground, and a few benches. There is no designated parking lot, so street parking is the only option. Overall, it's a quiet and peaceful park!

Excellent park with shade…read more I came across this park by accident while looking for the Coyote Creek Trail. The park has shade and isn't too crowded in the mornings. Parking is on the street and there are bathrooms.

Gavin has been playing hockey since he was 4. He is now 11 and still loves hockey, but he has…read moretaken an interest in basketball. He has 2 basketballs at home that he takes to school most days for recess. I told him I would take him to the park months ago but then it wouldn't stop raining and then his wrist was broken. It was a holiday weekend, so I figured it'd the perfect opportunity to take him before the BBQ festivities that people typically do for Memorial Day. Thank goodness the weather wasn't hot all weekend. Very clean park. Plentiful parking. I believe the gates are locked so you'd have to park on the other side and walk across the grassy field to get to the basketball court and tennis court. They have picnic tables and BBQ pits and 2 playgrounds for younger kids to enjoy. This part has a baseball/softball field, too. I liked they have 4 squares. Next time I will bring a red rubber ball to bring back my childhood. We were there for about 40 min. It was enough for him to workup a sweat!

Pretty decent neighborhood park, I haven't made much use of the facilities beyond the playground…read more On those terms there's better playgrounds around but this one has just about everything your kids need. It just doesn't flow terribly well. A better flow tends to lead to more social interaction between kids and that doesn't happen that much here. Still, the fact that there are bathrooms and the tree shade for the benches is useful, tends to make this one of the more frequent playgrounds we go to. If kiddos need a monkey bar fix, or you want to do some tennis or soccer or basketball or baseball practice this is a great place to go. It also would be a good place to gather up a small group and make use of the grills.

My family was looking for a lowkey place to play pickleball in San Jose because we didn't want to…read moreplay at courts that were really busy and packed. We wanted to play as a family and keep on switching off. This was the park to do so. Park seems very relaxing and there were benches, big trees, playground that I noticed while walking on the path to the courts. Courts were pretty good, they were well taken care of, lines and courts look re-done recently. The nets had a little dip in the middle and looked a little uneven. Would definitely come back to play with the family or to play against other people.

I came across this park since I was staying at the Hayes Mansion next door and wanted to walk off…read moremy dinner. The park is right next to the Hayes Mansion and it had a nice loop that served its purpose for me. The first loop around, it struck me as somewhat odd- there were seemingly random paths, wood fences, and different terrain. It all made sense to me when I saw a little bulletin board that talked about the park's past history as an amusement park called Frontier Village! Even though I had never visited Frontier Village, I could imagine how some of the park must have looked and could see a western theme in some of the leftover infrastructure. The park has some nice amenities- a large playground area, shaded areas to picnic, a basketball court, tennis courts, pickleball courts, not to mention the loop that goes around the perimeter of the park that is great for walking or jogging laps. However, large areas of the park seem like they are underused/undeveloped/somewhat neglected. I definitely think the city could find better use for some of the space here to develop and create a much better park. Also there were some strange characters hanging around the park, definitely not a place that I'd want to be when it gets dark.

Such a nice park! It's a great spot for lounging, having a picnic, or even hosting a small party…read more There's a playground for kids and a lovely walking trail that's perfect for a relaxed stroll. The space is clean, well-maintained, and has a really peaceful vibe. Always a nice place to spend time outdoors.

I have a special place in my heart for this park as it provided me with much delight and was the…read moreperfect spot to pass time during the shutdown when corona virus hit. It is a lovely area where you can pretty much do anything: walk your doggy, roller skate, bike, have a picnic, play basketball, take your kids to the playground, and there is even an outdoor gym (which inevitably became my workout spot when all the gyms closed). The scenery here is amazing especially during the spring time when the yellow mustard flowers bloom everywhere. You see plenty of wildlife such as cute squirrels (both the tree dwelling and underground variety), large egrets, colorful little birds, and an one occasion I even had a snake cross my path. This park connects to the Coyote creek trail which is a plus as you can take it down pretty far and see even more neat stuff. One negative that I have to mention, however, is how inconsiderate and selfish people are by leaving trash everywhere or not picking up their dog's waste. If you are reading this, please don't be one of those people. Now go pay this wonderful place a visit!

A small neighborhood park nestled in a residential area. They have a pergola area with some seats…read moreand benches, a half bball court, and 2 small playgrounds. It is not well maintained and I would not recommend coming here unless you live within walking distance.

Playa del Rey Park (PdRP) is a passable ±3.7 acre park located on the "good" half of Playa del Rey…read more(the street). PdRP is a pretty average neighborhood park, with not a whole lot going, but for the sake of thoroughness here's a list: - ×1 Half Basketball Court - Adequate Tot Lot and Playground - Non-reservable picnic tables with BBQ pits - OK sized grass field, that's actually in decent shape. - Nice trellis to keep the parents in the shade while they watch the kids on the playground. - No restrooms PdRP can be summed up as a'ight, to use the parlance of our times. I'd give it 2.5-stars overall, but the mediocre playground and the no restroom bumps it down to two. Next...

City parks are important for the health and welfare of its citizens. It provides a chance to…read moreexercise, unwind, and have group activities. The other day, I came upon Great Oaks Park in San Jose. It was actually away from any major roads, set in a neighborhood. I was there around 5pm, and it was peaceful and quiet. I guess the sound wall does a good job keeping away the noise from nearby Hwy 101. I noticed the Yelp photos were 8 years old, so I decided to walk around and take pictures of the park's features. Some of the park's features: - baseball field - soccer field - skate park - picnic tables w/ bbq griils - kid's play equipment - restroom - basketball courts - large shade trees - benches - water fountain The turf is a little irregular with holes and ruts. The skate park was covered with graffiti. I don't know much about the surrounding neighborhood, but I felt pretty safe there. Located along Snow Drive (x Giusti Dr) Good for kids and groups.

Decent neighborhood park that's surrounded by a, let's say, questionable neighborhood. It has some…read morebasic and a not-so-basic feature. Here is a rundown: 1) Tot Lot & Playground 2) Basketball Court & Softball Field 3) Huge grassy fields 4) Picnic areas w/ BBQs 5) Decent graffiti-covered restrooms 6) A Skate Park The skate park is a really cool addition to this park as it's not something you see everyday. It too is ensconced in graffiti, but I really wouldn't expect it not to be. What's a Skate Park without a little vandalism, huh? For all I know it came that way from the manufacturer. All-in-all not a bad park. Unfortunately the area is rife with gang & other miscellaneous activities (minus 2-star for that) otherwise this would be a solid 4-star park.

There are separate buildings/entrances with a gigantic shared parking lot, but this venue is not…read morethe Athletic Club. The Plex is the building toward the right. The place is a dream for sports lovers. Giant screens for watching your favorite teams, and a plethora of facilities and activities for expending energy. An illuminated video game arcade, giant claw machines, hoops, billiards, and the most cornhole boards I've ever seen in a single setting. Multiple rinks on site... four volleyball courts fit into one, two separate soccer fields, and a roller rink where roller hockey is probably also played, from the looks of it. But this past Friday, I partook in Open Skate here. The skating session started with an annoying online waiver process (required for first-timers) and a $15 fee for an hour-and-a-half time slot. They charge an extra fee for skate rentals, but luckily I have my own rollerblades. Also got myself a green bead necklace which they were giving out for free for St. Paddy's week. There were sets of bleachers at each corner, outside the rink, where I left my shoes (underneath) while skating. It was super breezy in there, kept nice and cool during this heat wave. The floor was massive, with color-changing lights glowing in the dim space. A range of music played through the speakers including songs like David Guetta's Titanium, Save Your Tears by The Weeknd, Beauty and a Beat by Justin Bieber, Hips Don't Lie by Shakira, and Airplanes by B.o.B. My favorite part... ZERO skate aids! Mainly skilled skaters on the floor, even a lot of the kids seemingly. Having fewer inexperienced skaters compared to other roller rinks made for a far more enjoyable time. The house lights turned on at the end of the first session, signaling skaters to exit the rink, as there was a 15-minute break before the next group (two time slots available on Friday and Saturday evenings). The Penalty Box Bar and Grill had two sections and order counters. One was an actual bar restricted to the 21+ crowd. The other was the "grill" serving a wide range of menu items including burgers, tacos, sushi, rice bowls, pizza, wings, and more. There was even a separate area with a multitude of craft beers on tap. And the venue offered endless seating options on multiple levels. Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or having a night out with a significant other, The Plex offers more than enough to keep visitors of all ages active and entertained.

We've had two very special family gatherings at The Plex over the past few months, and I can't say…read moreenough wonderful things about the experience. In November 2025, we celebrated my mother's 90th birthday there, and in March 2026 we returned for her Celebration of Life. Both events were handled with such care, kindness, and professionalism by the amazing management and staff. A special thank you to Alex Del Angel and Elsa for going above and beyond to make everything perfect. Elsa did a beautiful job creating a slideshow that played on the TVs in the area of The Plex where we gathered to celebrate Mom's life. It meant so much to our family and added such a personal, heartfelt touch. What makes this place especially great for family events is that there's truly something for everyone. My young granddaughters had plenty of games and activities to keep them happily busy, while my kids enjoyed playing pool, darts, and spending time in the arcade. Many members of our family also play indoor soccer there every week, so it's already a place that feels like part of our lives. The Plex is more than just a venue--it's a welcoming community space where families can come together, celebrate milestones, and make lasting memories. Thank you again to the entire team for helping us honor my mom in such a meaningful way.