The Best Park / Open Space in South Bay

Kelley Park

Kelley Park is one of San José's most diverse facilities, offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy a picnic or barbecue amid beautiful lawn areas and shade trees; a visit to the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo to see the many animals or take in a... more

Kevin Moran Park

Lake Cunningham Regional Park

Lake Cunningham's acres of open space and 50-acre lake offer something for everyone. Tackle the par course - perfect for jogging or walking. Bring your own volleyball and horseshoes for the perfect barbecue picnic, and grab your rollerblades for a la... more

Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton

Whether looking up into the heavens or down into the valley below, the views from the high point of Lick Observatory can't be beat on a clear day or night. Its overlook from the south end of the valley boasts views to the San Francisco Bay and beyond... more

Lincoln Park - Alameda

Established in 1908. Lincoln Park is located on High Street at Santa Clara Avenue. The swimming pool at Lincoln Park is managed by the Alameda Swimming Pool Association. At this park: Playground Swimming Pool Barbecue Pits Bocceball Fitn... more

Lincoln Park - Los Altos

1.1-acres of lawn bounded by Foothill Expressway, Lincoln, University, and Edith Avenues. The large strip offers a gazebo and various public art pieces including “Imagine That”, “Space Dance for Peace”, “Musical Gambol” and “Linear Circles”. Enjoy... more

Linda Vista Park

This is an 11-acre site that includes a reservable picnic/barbecue area for 136, two play equipment areas (pre-school and elementary), a fitness station, as well as a large turf area.  Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 408... more

Los Gatos Creek Dog Park

The Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park is available for dogs of all sizes, located just south of San Tomas Expressway in Campbell at 1250 Dell Avenue adjacent to the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Built by the City of Campbell, with a contribution from Town of... more

Los Gatos Creek Trail

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Place to Be Seen Sure, people hit the Los Gatos Creek Trail for a bit of exercise and fresh air, but the leafy path also offers a good look at your fellow man and woman in all thei... more

Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

The Town Plaza is located at the corner of W. Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Los Gatos. This quaint park features an interactive water fountain, planters, benches, lawn area and walkways. more

Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve

Máyyan 'Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve connects over 1 million acres of important habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Diablo Range. Comprised of rare, sensitive serpentine grasslands, this unique landscape is a biodiversity hotspo... more

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity; protect and restore the natural environment; and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment... more

MOMS Club of Campbell

The MOMS Club of Campbell is part of the International MOMS Club® (Moms Offering Moms Support), a non-profit, support group for the at-home mother of today! Whether you are an at-home mom full time, part-time, or have a home-based business; if yo... more

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's purpose is to purchase, permanently protect, and restore lands forming a regional open space greenbelt, preserve unspoiled wilderness, wildlife habitat, watershed, viewshed, and fragile ecosystems, and... more

Moreland Woods Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch is a volunteer fundraiser for the Moreland Education Foundation. more

Mountain View Civic Center Plaza

The Civic Center Plaza is truly a main center of Mountain View Downtown; adjacent to Pioneer Memorial Park, the Main Mountain View Public Library, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, and Mountain View City Hall. Center Plaza Events:  ... more

Murphy Park

This unique, well-shaded 5.83 acre park features several picnic areas for small gatherings and is also a historical point of interest. Murphy Park has the following features: Horseshoe Pits Lawn Bowl Green Restrooms Stamp Mill Tot Lot Outdoo... more

Oak Meadow Park

The beautiful park is in the middle of Los Gatos opening to a larger green space containing the Vasona Lark County Park. more

Orchard City Green

THE ORCHARD CITY GREEN (on Civic Center Drive at Central Avenue in Downtown Campbell) more

Palassou Ridge

Property owned by Santa Clara County Open Space Authority.   An Open Space Reserve. more

Parque de los Pobladores

Parque de los Pobladores is a triangular plaza / park that has a center dirt, a few benches and a cemented area that occasionally hosts community, music and art events. more

Penitencia Creek Park

Welcome to Penitencia Creek County Park. This 163 acre linear park and regional trail incorporates parklands and open space from a number of agencies including Santa Clara County, the City of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. This f... more

Pioneer Memorial Park

Pioneer Memorial Park, a block or two from Downtown Mountain View, is a little green space ringed with tall Redwood trees.  It's a perfect space for plopping down a blanket, taking in the sun, reading a book, enjoying a bite, or even throwi... more

Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose

Plaza de César Chávez is a small, 2.2 acre park in Downtown San Jose, named after César Chávez (originally "The Plaza", then "Pueblo Plaza") in 1993. It is surrounded by South Market Street, across which is The Tech Mus... more

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Plaza del Sol

Located in the heart of Sunnyvale's downtown, this park features picnic benches and a spacious reservable concrete area for large events. more

Pump It Up Party Zone of Sunnyvale

Turn your next party into a bouncing, sliding, ecstatic extravaganza! At Pump It Up, jump into your own private arenas filled with gigantically fun inflatables. And when everybody’s joyfully worn out, the festivities continue in your own private part... more

Raging Waters Water Theme Park

Raging Waters San Jose is Northern California's premier water park destination. Enjoy scenic panoramic views of Lake Cunningham and the San Jose Foothills, over a million gallons of water attractions, and 23-acres of family fun! more

Rainbow Park and Community Center

Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve

Rancho San Antonio County Park

Rancho San Vicente

Rancho San Vicente (996 acres) is the newest addition to Calero County Park and features several miles of multi-use trails. There are plenty of options, from a short, flat loop to longer, hilly options. This route takes you to the top of a hill with... more

Raynor Park

This whimsical, 11 acre park has many dinosaur-themed areas for play, or host a barbecue for up to 60 people at one of our picnic sites. Raynor Park has the following features: * Children’s Play Area * Horseshoe Pits * Reservable Mul... more

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is a rose garden located at the intersection of Naglee and Dana Avenues, San Jose, California, in the Rose Garden neighborhood. The garden, 5.5 acres in size, was once a prune orchard, but was bought by San Jose in... more

San Pedro Square

At San Pedro Square, discover something for every taste bud and budget, from burgers to Bolognese and Sake to Sauvignon Blanc. This historical hangout is a short jaunt from HP Pavilion and countless special events held annually all over downtown San... more

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Sanborn County Park

This lushly wooded park of over 3,688 acres is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains between Saratoga and Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35). This mountain park of redwoods and tan bark oak, offers hiking, camping, RV camping and picnicking opportunities y... more

Santa Clara Central Park

This huge fifty-two acre park offers a wide variety of activities and services for all memebers of the family. The area west of Saratoga Creek contains group and individual picnic facilities, a children's play area, public restrooms, amphitheater, pa... more

Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark

Whether you are an avid R/C modeler, SCCMAS club member, or like visiting our facility, feel free to join us! more

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority conserves the natural environment, supports agriculture and connects people to nature, by protecting open spaces, natural areas and working farms and ranches for future generations. more

Santa Teresa County Park

Welcome to Santa Teresa County Park located in the Santa Teresa Hills ten miles south of downtown San Jose. This diverse 1,627 acre park, rich in history, offers spectacular views from its trails above the Almaden and Santa Clara Valleys. The seclude... more

Shady Oaks Park

Picnic areas are non-reservable, and are occupied at a first-come, first-serve basis. AMENITIES * BBQ: Yes * Sports/Activities: * Basketball court * Exercise court * Youth Playground: Playground ages 2-5 Playground ages 5-12... more

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