Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

1. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

8.6
1300 Senter Rd (at Story Rd), San Jose, CA
Zoo · Central San Jose · 65 tips and reviews

Park K.Park Kiely: Happy Hollow has a friendly petting zoo, animal exhibit, and rides! I went to the newly remodeled Happy Hollow Park and it was so much fun! Read more.

Paul O.Paul O'Brien: If local, the membership is well worth it; come by and play at the huge park and use the pass at other bay area hot spots

MarjorieMarjorie: Love the new parking lot and the bridge the takes you right into the park. Parking is $10, there are machines where you can pay, credit cards accepted.

Emma Prusch Farm Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

2. Emma Prusch Farm Park

8.8
647 S King Rd (S King and 680), San Jose, CA
Garden · 16 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Josean Emma Prusch donated the 87 acres of land in 1962, the city then began to use volunteers to build and preserve 47 acres of the original land. It opened to the public in 1983 as a park & a farm.

Melissa S.Melissa S.: Great park and farm, that is rarely crowded!

GinaGina: I love this park!!!!

Houge Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

3. Houge Park

8.7
White Oaks Ave, San Jose, CA
Playground · 13 tips and reviews

Unleashed b.Unleashed by PETCO: Dusty day at the park? We are celebrating our newest neighborhood pet store opening with some amazing deals this weekend only! Find us at 2007 Camden Ave.

Josh O.Josh Olsen: A very nice park!

Heather A.Heather A: Fantastic park for the kids to burn some energy off. Do hate wood chips, though. Spill on them doesn't feel good.

Alum Rock Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

4. Alum Rock Park

8.6
Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA
Park · 22 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This park was founded in 1872 and was the first municipal park in the state of California.From 1921 to the early 1960s the Boy Scouts of America had exclusive access to the beauty & mineral springs.

Tawana B.Tawana Burnett: One of the best parks in northern California. Playground for young kids, very clean, lots of bathrooms and tons of reasonable trails and picnic areas for the whole family

Michael T.Michael Tessaro: One of the oldest and most beautiful San Jose parks just a short walk from my front door

Plaza de Cesar Chavez is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

5. Plaza de Cesar Chavez

8.1
Plaza de Cesar Chavez (at S Market St), San Jose, CA
Plaza · Downtown San Jose · 15 tips and reviews

Gina C.Gina Chen: Christmas in the Park is being set-up! $3 per ride! Or unlimited rides for $13. Ferris wheel is open!! Closes at 10pm tonight!

Laurie H.Laurie Hively: Bike to the park from my house . . . and get a Philz iced coffee

Unleashed b.Unleashed by PETCO: Dusty day at the park? We are celebrating our newest neighborhood pet store opening with some amazing deals this weekend only! Find us at 2007 Camden Ave.

Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

6. Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park

8.0
1320 Willow St (at Meridian), San Jose, CA
Playground · Willow Glen · 14 tips and reviews

Dustin V.Dustin Vaughn-Luma: Big amphitheater in the west end of the park. Great place to ride your bike.

David P.David Powell: Frank Bramhall Park is 18 acres, has restrooms, 29 picnic tables, 11 BBQs, 2 playgrounds, 2 basketball courts, 6 tennis courts, and one softball field

JT T.JT Triguero: Great park for toddlers to play.

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

7. San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

9.3
Naglee Ave. (at Dana Ave.), San Jose, CA
Garden · 28 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The 5½ Acre Park was built in 1927 as a result of efforts by the Santa Clara County Rose Society.This garden is dedicated to shrubs of the rose family,and has now collected over 3,500 rose bushes.

ZocDocZocDoc: ZocStar Shirley tells us that the Rose Garden is a great, convenient park for running, jogging and walking right in the center of the city! Take in the beautiful variety of roses and clear your head!

Mary U.Mary Uma: Great park! I had been amazed by the roses everywhere! Liked the fresh air and the roses smell..being lucky to visit during the spring 😎

Butcher Dog Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

8. Butcher Dog Park

7.7
3950 Camden Ave. (btwn Lancaster and Oakwood Dr.), San Jose, CA
Dog Park · 16 tips and reviews

desiree n.desiree northend: Great dog park! Nice people---two separate areas for big/small dogs

Kathleen N.Kathleen N.: Nice gated dog park with plenty of street parking

Vanessa A.Vanessa Alcala: I love this park! My son plays in the playground while my dog plays with other dogs!

Rotary Play Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

9. Rotary Play Garden

8.8
San Jose, CA
Playground · Central San Jose · 11 tips and reviews

Kyle F.Kyle Fowler: One of the best parks in San Jose. Huge variety of features for kids of all ages. They also have water fountains and bathrooms.

Ryan O.Ryan Ota: Enclosed park with 1 entrance. Closes at 6:30.

Sarah F.Sarah Fowler: Awesome park with something for everyone and large clean restrooms. Now closed on Mondays!!!

Westfield Valley Fair is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

10. Westfield Valley Fair

8.1
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd (at Baywood Ave), Santa Clara, CA
Shopping Mall · 198 tips and reviews

KurtisKurtis: Park on the outside of the parking structures, increases your walk a little but makes for a much quicker exit!

Brent A.Brent Austin: Love Metro Park!

Eugene W.Eugene Wong: For a parking spot that is spacious and out of the sun, park next to nordstrom in the parking structure!!

Almaden Lake Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

11. Almaden Lake Park

8.7
Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, CA
Park · Blossom Valley · 25 tips and reviews

Katie A.Katie A: Great park & running trails BUT stay out of the lake! Yuck!

Catalina N.Catalina Nevius: Walking the trails, bocci ball, beautiful scenery, nice Park for a picnic.

joejoe: One end of the park goes out of the park a bit and reconnects back, watch out for fishing enthusiasts

San Jose History Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

12. San Jose History Park

8.8
1650 Senter Rd (at Phelan Ave), San Jose, CA
History Museum · South San Jose · 20 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This park first opened in 1850 featuring an exact replica of the building in which the first state legislature met.In 1971 the south end of the park became known as San Jose History park.

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The park opened in 1949 in celebration of the centennial of the California Gold Rush and statehood. It featured a replica of the building in which the first state legislature met in 1850 Read more.

Stephanie S.Stephanie Souza: Come early when visiting here or Happy Hollow. There is a small lot on Phelan Ave. right next to History Park where you can park for free when spots are available!

Kelley Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

13. Kelley Park

7.8
1300 Senter Rd (btwn Story Rd & Phelan Ave), San Jose, CA
Park · South San Jose · 9 tips and reviews

Lee M.Lee McEachern: Park here when attending a San Jose Giants game.

Alpika S.Alpika Singh: Clean green and shaded park.. Plenty of place available for BBQ ..

Duy T.Duy Tran: I love this park but it is definitely not a great race venue unless it's a 1000 or less people. The path gets narrow and it's hard to run. If you do an event here just walk. It's safer.

Doerr Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

14. Doerr Park

8.6
Doerr Park, San Jose, CA
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Klawpaw C.Klawpaw Clawtooth: medium sized park mayby alil big nice walk around it

Yvonne B.Yvonne Barter: Such an awesome park! Bit of old school mixed in with kid size workout equipment.

Erin O.Erin O'Quinn: A nice mix of small playgrounds and open space. A great place for kids or dog owners!

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Park in San Jose.

15. Guadalupe Oak Grove Park

8.5
5970 Thorntree Dr (at Sterling Oaks Dr), San Jose, CA
Park · Almaden · 5 tips and reviews

Suzi P.Suzi Ponce: Nice quiet park to hike, walk, or just hang out at :)

William B.William Blake: It is such a nice small park that have ups and downs that are very beautiful!d

Rudy P.Rudy Ponce: Come during the evening hours for a chance to see the bobcats