For years now, the parking lot has become a homeless camp/meetup place with abandoned-looking…read morevehicles, people hanging out in their cars all day and night, and chop shop vans, so, in order to walk to the field or get to the main building on foot, you have to walk through an array of vans and cars (sometimes a few, sometimes several). There doesn't appear to be any security, and the area gets very dark, empty, and isolated-looking in the evening. There are at least two designated homeless parking facilities in San Jose that also provide services, food, case management, and so on. At the very least, if the Cambrian Community Center is going to permit all this going on in the parking lot, they should provide additional security and lighting.

Very professional staff. In person and on the phone. When I called about their drop in Pickleball…read morehours, they were very knowledgeable, patient and kind. Drop in pickleball hours are on Mondays from 6-8 from what they told me. They will start up the next session in Spring of 2026

Really enjoyed spending time at the Campbell tennis courts. The courts were clean, open, and…read moresurrounded by beautiful palm trees and greenery, which made the whole place feel especially pleasant on a sunny day. It is a nice spot to get in a good match, practice for an hour, or just enjoy being active outdoors. What I liked most was the overall atmosphere. The courts felt well kept, and the setting made it easy to relax and have fun at the same time. We even ended up getting creative after playing and made a little tennis ball pyramid on the court, which made the visit even more memorable. Overall, this is a great local place for tennis if you want a casual, sunny, and enjoyable court to play on in Campbell.

Campbell Community Center track is a gem. It's a 6 lanes track and great for any level of runner…read more It's got all the markings and is in good shape. It's open from sun rise until dusk and you'll see a variety of people doing different workouts and I've never seen it too packed. They've also got bleachers for those that want to get a stair workout in. The parking is plentiful and I'd recommend parking in the shade. This is mostly a track review but there's also a skate park and other fields where you can get some physical activity in. All in all it's a great place to get a little exercise in or even just get a walk in and some sun.

I spent a peaceful evening here. There were beautiful views of the sky while jogging around the…read morepark. There is a basketball court, a picnic area and a big lawn. Lot of dogs and a few people playing frisbee.

Clean and fun spacious park…read more Infant play structure with 2 sets of swings. Padded flooring with foam and wood chips. Older kids play structure is large and also has 2 sets of swings. The flooring is mainly wood chips. There's also a large grassy area with a basketball court. Lots of benches around the park. Parking lot available.

The Almaden Winery Community Center (AWC) is located at the Old Almaden Vineyards site which was…read moreCalifornia's oldest winery* (est.1852). Here Charles LeFranc made the first commercial planting of European Wine Grapes in Santa Clara Country from cuttings he had brought over from his native France. Almaden Vineyards still exists today but it has relocated to Madera, CA (go to http://www.almaden.com for more info). The Community Center Building is the old residence building and the actual winery itself is still there, but is fenced off and unavailable for tours, at this time. The AWC received California Historical Landmark status in 1953. The AWC isn't open for anyone to just saunter into despite the "Community Center" moniker; it's only available for party and event rentals (please see my tip or the CSJ website for rental info). The grounds surrounding the AWC have a relatively well-manicured garden; interesting architecture; and a children's park (http://www.yelp.com/biz/almaden-winery-park-san-jose) There are also some picnic tables on-site if you want to enjoy a meal at the Vineyards. I visited the AWC during the Winter but need to definitely come back in the Spring; there's a Rose Garden and Grape Vines that would be really neat to see in full bloom. Unless you've been lucky enough to have hosted, or been invited, to an event at the AWC I would still recommend for you to come down here on a Spring day and enjoy this hidden, and historical gem. The whole thing can be done in about an hour and I recommend you bring a lunch. *CA State Historical Landmark #505

Great venue here for our Nurse's Day for Santa Clara County Public Health Nurse. The amenities are…read moreawesome..full kitchen and great hall! . Garden and brick structure. The place has 283 maximum occupancy. WiFi works !!

A definite gem in my humble opinion! Almaden Community Center is on Camden avenue stones throw…read moreAlmaden expressway. I use this community center to hangout with friends at the Cafeteria, the courtyard and the Library too, they're in the same building. I like that this spot is different from other libraries in San Jose. I usually like to come here during the day time weekdays and weekends, less kids and distractions. lol! Overall I find this place to be clean organized and fun, I definitely recommend this spot for families and a solid spot to hangout and try some meditation! Enso forever! Computer lab. Atrium. Cafe. Gym. "Small is not just a stepping-stone. Small is a great destination itself." ―Jason Fried

They have a swimming pool, individual classes and fitness. The front desk persons are pleasant.read more

Review #160 - 2017…read more This was our first time coming to the Santa Clara Christmas tree lighting ceremony. We had a really hard time finding park because the parking lot was reserved for staff members only. We eventually found street parking a few blocks away. By the time we got to the park, it was already nearing the tail end of the fireworks, but we still got to enjoy a few minutes of it. The place is actually quite crowded and the booths by the entrance were pretty poorly set up in my personal opinion. They weren't spaced out enough for people to actually make their way through, especially when there are people who want to stand at the booths and browse. It is definitely not wheelchair or stroller friendly. Pushing my daughter's stroller around was tough and I saw a lady with a wheelchair was practically struggling to get from one place to the next. The line to see Santa was too long so we didn't get to take a picture with Santa. The live music was enjoyable and ice skating rink was a nice addition. Lots of first responders were present as well...

My daughter takes dance classes here and loves them! The instructor is always friendly, kind,…read morepatient and is clearly loved by all the kids. The classes are actually affordable, about half the price of some of the local competitors! There is a little outside area in the center of the building which is great for younger siblings to hang out while their big sibling is doing class!

They provide resources for health mentally & physically. Lots of community events and social…read moreconnection to pick up you live.

I have been going the the Willow Glen Community Center for many years now. I have found that the…read morelunches offered there are the best of all the senior centers in the area. The cost is a donation of $3.00. A monthly calendar of the meals is available and you also have a choice of several alternative options. I usually sign up for the month, make my selections and if I cannot go cancellations are appreciated.

Yes it's clean organized and has lots of activities including weekend for children and lots of…read moreadult supervision band help. Well done in west San Jose

The gym looks great but can't recommend since they don't allow children under 14 years old to play…read more Not sure about the reason for this policy. Nearby, Timpany Center allows for drop-in basketball (need to check their calendar) for similar cost of $5. The only difference is Timpany is an older court and only 2 baskets compared to Bascom's 6 baskets.

Great plaza area (indoor outdoor) space. You don't have to worry about the weather. Great for dog…read moreevents.

I'm so glad this space exists and I s available for my pup. Thank you all for making this happen…read more We have enjoyed visiting.