This park is as the name suggests, a hill. There is a trail that goes around the base of the hill and some man made trails that go up the hill. It isn't too steep to climb and you will get a decent workout if you go around/up it a few times. The views at the top of the hill are beautiful! There are also tennis courts, a skate park, a basketball court, a sand volleyball section, and a children's playground all around the park. There's something for everyone! Lots of people bring their dogs for walks here too. read more

Groesbeck Hill Park - View of basketball court from the hill - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

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This park holds a lot of childhood memories for me. I had a professional photoshoot here for a very special moment in my life a few years back and still admire the shots because of the intimacy this park brought to that moment. It's not a park to have a hardcore hike but one could definitely get a good 'walk' in as the trails are easy and the crowd is generally comprised of locals from the neighborhood. I have successfully completed a 5 mile "hike" multiple times here -- just had to keep walking up and down, and all around. The park also has workout stations -- although, many of them are closed right now due to COVID19 but an average person could get a good cardio workout and get in some strength based exercises here (pull-up bars, etc.). Parking is easy as this park is aligned with a huge residential area. P.S. there are no public restrooms with the exception of seasonal porta potties so you should probably go before you plan on visiting. P.S.S. this park is popular for youngsters to "be youngsters" after hours so be cognizant if you're trying to plan a romantic date. read more

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Small park. Nice views of San Jose from the hill. It's not a serious hike by any means but you can get your walking/hiking workouts by repeatedly going up and down the hill. We went there on Saturday morning, it was not crowded. Plenty of parking in residential area. read more

It's ok. Not a tough or long walk. Cute little playground. Nothing really special but nice views

I'll reiterate not the perfect park. Doesn't have restrooms or benches and understandably an under construction/closed off playground. It's a good size to lap around if you can find street parking around the perimeter but there's not much to see after you reach its midpoint dirt mound. read more

Groesbeck Hill Park - Photo 1200: top-edge of the Groesbeck map has no car access - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Low rating because they removed the outdoor volleyball courts. Overall nice park though

This park isn't perfect, but having 3 tennis courts that are individually sectioned off, is a winner in my book! Overall it is one of the more spacious parks in San Jose, as it sits on 26.6 acres. Pros: * 3 Tennis Courts * HUGE open grass area * Basketball Court * Sand Volleyball Court * Softball Field * Exercise Course * Youth Playground Cons: * Street parking only * No restrooms * No Tennis Court lights * No BBQ Pits As you can see, the only crucial piece missing is a restroom. Other than that, the rest of the list can be classified as petty! Conclusion: Great park, great for sports, and just a nice open area to lounge! "I'LL BE BACK!" read more

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Great memories here. I've been here since 2001 and it's always nostalgic feels. Parking They're all street parking. If there isn't a party or fireworks, parking should be good. Feels Great place to play ball or go running. There's a hill if you really want an elevated workout. The view of the city is pretty nice. Overall In my books 4 stars. Great view and safe vibes. Do come with a friend and pepper spray if you do plan to go at night (you never know)! read more

Groesbeck Hill Park - View from Groesbeck - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

I come here several times a week to walk. Because some parts of the walking trail are hilly, I really do feel like I'm getting a good workout. I also love the views from the top of the hill. It's beautiful to watch the sunset over San Jose with the mountains in the background. One of the other neat areas of the park is this large open field which is great for playing catch, soccer, frisbee, football, etc. This is in addition to the tennis courts, playground, volleyball area, and basketball half-court that are already there. Unfortunately, this park does have it's fair share of not-so-pretty parts... There's graffiti on some of the picnic tables and pathways; in other areas there are beer bottles and trash left sitting around (which is why I wouldn't recommend hanging around here once it gets dark). There's always dog poop throughout the park so watch your step! I mean, it's nice that the park is open to pets but really, people need to clean up after their pets. I'd love to be able to focus more on enjoying my walk and less on turd-dodging. Another thing I don't like is that there's no bathroom. Usually, because of all the negatives, I'd give a place like this 3-stars. But I really like this park. It's a nice, scenic place that has many functions and the downsides aren't so bad as to stop me from going. read more

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Not the largest park in the San Jose area, but it's in a great location and you can get a few majestic views during certain hours. This is a great family park and you mostly feel safe here. Overall, it's pretty small, but when you're looking to go a park and don't want to spend hours hiking, then this is a decent place to get some fresh air and hang out. Thumbs up overall. read more

Beautiful in a suburb kind of way (5 stars) - love viewpoints, even if it's over looking suburbs - open space, fresh air - DRY not in a good way - easy accessible I moved down from Seattle to the bay with barely anything. I didn't know anybody and 10 yrs later still barely know anybody. Viewpoints became my company, they take your breath away and help you recollect yourself. There's just something about viewpoints that are sentimental and peaceful. It's literally a view of nothing... SJ 'burbs but it's nice. Sorry, I love the city but I gotta get out occasionally. So looking at suburbs is just fine! Dry grass + burbs = SJ read more

Cute park! BF and I had a dim sum picnic here with the pups, and then took a hike around the grounds. Great place to burn off some calories. This park features a little bit of everything: - a walking trail and exercise course - a tennis court area (with 3 courts) - 1 basketball court - 1 volleyball court - a soccer field - 2 kiddie playgrounds - LOTS of squirrels - lots of grassy shaded areas - great panoramic views on the hill - and a poop bag station (pet friendly park) read more

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"Groesbeck Hill Park is 26.6 acres, has no restroom, has 9 picnic tables, 2 playgrounds, one basketball court, one tennis court, one soccer filed, a volleyball court, and an exercise course" This park is a great exercise and physical park. The steep hills of the trails and hills are a great way to burn off some calories after eating on Tully Road. At sunset, you can watch the sun set over the Santa Cruz Mountains with a nice view overlooking Downtown San Jose and beyond. July 4th here is very nice and you can see 20 different fireworks shows here at a time. read more

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This small park is very pleasant. It is located in a quiet neighborhood at the foothills and there is plenty of parking on the street. There are great views of San Jose and the surrounding area. The paved loop pathway is hilly, but would still be good for strollers. Also there are 3 tennis courts, a basketball court, playground, sand volleyball, and and exercise course. There are NO bathrooms. read more

This is my childhood park. My parents have taken me there as a baby and 26 years later we still go there. Things have changed but they have a great trail and hoops! read more

Cute park that overlooks the silicon valley. This is a great part to take a loved one or some friends for a nice evening to watch the sun set over the Santa Cruz hills and the evening casting on the valley below. We went here for fourth of July and you can see all the fireworks from Downtown San Jose to as far as Mountain view. Its also amazing to see how many people set off fireworks from their street or backyard. When you get there, you'll have to climb a small hill and the view will open up. In summertime the hill can be a bit dry. read more

Groesbeck Hill Park - Sunset over the valley - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Great trail for both running/walking. With some pretty good incline. Perfect for short morning runs. Glad I stumbled upon this hidden little park read more

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Small little park that's beautiful in the day time! Nice for a quick afternoon run. There's a couple small hills so you can get a bit of that incline, but it's not much unless you decide to run up this really steep hill towards the center. At the top, there are a whole bunch of beer bottle caps and graffiti all over the table/bench but the view is nice because you can overlook San Jose. Don't come too late at night though, cause there are people here that like to smoke trees and drink out in the open here (I mean... unless you don't mind that, haha). Even in the daytime there are people smoking, but aside from some of the people that come to this park, it has a nice paved trail for you to run around and deserves to at least be visited once. c: read more

For parks... PLUS: 1.) Amazing view! 2.) Volleyball pit 3.) Tennis courts 4.) Playgrounds 5.) Basketball Court NEGATIVE: 1.) Eh ... Ghetto ppl... Sighhhh... 2.) NO BATHROOM! :(((((( read more

Quaint and secluded little park with plenty of parking space and an awesome place to walk your doggie! I've only been here once to check out the volleyball pit that's here but am sad to say that it doesn't come with a net. Bummer. Next time we plan on bringing our own net to play but not in the pit. The sand is really rough and there's large rocks laying about in there too. Plus it smells like dog poo :( Volleyball pit aside, there's a lot of open grassy areas that would be nice for a picnic and a hill to climb. Plus there's also some tennis courts, a basketball court and some kiddie playgrounds for the little ones to enjoy! Oh and the sunset is simply gorgeous here! read more

great small park for children, my 2 year has no fear, this park allowed her to go full speed and not get hurt. I'm very comfortable here with her. she also likes to hick and run around. also this park has a volleyball court. so she likes to play in the sand pits. read more

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Beautiful and easy to get to. Lots of street parking and a nice easy walk up and around the mountain. They also have a small playground for kids, some basketball and tennis courts down below. Great views of the mountains as well as the city. Nice sunset view too =) Very peaceful but do be careful since a couple people told us they saw snakes and we saw a pretty big dead one! Dog's allowed. read more

I like this park mainly because I play basketball and do jump training and this park is very quiet and nobody really comes here when I decide to go. So I have the court to myself, it's only a half court. They also have a little bench and ledge where you can do some jump exercises. Look me up on IG if you want some jump training content : @allon_mac read more

This is a great park that offers a lot of amenities including a playground for KIDS, it is however ruined by grimy pet owners who can't clean up their pets feces. If you can't take care of your pets bodily waste, you don't need a dog. read more

Tennis courts, basketball courts, trail around the hill and a view. 2 playgrounds for the kids read more

Groesbeck Hill Park - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a fairly nice park with an amazing view overlooking the city. Sure, you can find other places with nice views but for a simple neighborhood park this is pretty impressive. There is a jogging/walking trail that has a lot of uphills and downhills, as well as exercise stations. I use to run here in the evenings a long time ago but now there are a lot of losers that come here to smoke and drink. Many people come here to do their morning walks as the sun rises. The grassy field is quite large. You can come here to play baseball or soccer, or even have a nice picnic because there are plenty of shaded areas. There is also one basketball court, which always seemed to be in use, three tennis courts and a sand volleyball court. There are two playgrounds, however, they are a bit run down and very rusty. Plenty of parking, romantic place to watch the sunset, great place to run on the trail, easy hike if you choose to go up the hill. Minus One Star: No bathroom. Could be a little cleaner. & some ghetto people at times. read more

I was born and raised in Evergreen and everyone was so excited with the renovation of this park. It is very child and dog friendly, with multiple play areas and structures for kids, as well as trails that lead around and over the hill at the center of the park. There is a volleyball court, basketball court, and tennis courts. My dog loves coming to this park and playing on the well-kept lawn areas and walking the trails (which have a beautiful view of the hills. I did dock one star, only because in the late hours of the day/evening, some sketchy kids hang out there. However, the park does have a curfew and I have seen patrol cars make occasional rounds past the park to make sure all is still well. Oh, and if you walk to the top of the hill on the 4th of July, guaranteed fireworks from downtown. Beautiful. I would love if they added in a dog park! read more

A nice little park located in the San Jose Area. The playground is kind of small and didn't really entertain my little cousins that long (about 30 minutes). The hiking trail is a nice incline that provides a view of the surrounding neighborhood area. Even though there is a sand volleyball court, don't expect much from it. The net is not in really good condition and there tends to be a lot of rocks in the sand. On the plus side, there are several tennis, basketball courts and a large field for Frisbee/kites/or whatever else. Also, parking is pretty easy around here. read more

Love this park! It's almost as if you're in a whole other world when hiking to the top of the hill. You find so many interesting bugs there at night. The stars shine beautifully when at top of the hill. Great place if you want a moderate workout. read more

This park is nature's gym. At the peak of the hill, you'll be amazed by the beautiful panoramic views of San Jose. It's never too crowded and has something for everyone. Two parks, a volleyball court, basketball court, tennis courts, windy tracks for the runner enthusiasts and dirt tracts for the hikers. If your in the mood to run, walk, and or even meditate, groesbeck is the perfect park! The only thing that takes away from this gem tucked away in the neighborhood is all the graffiti and trash left behind by people or should I say punk a** kids. Sometimes I see kids smoking here and it saddens me because groesbeck is a beautiful park that is for the community and as a community, if we don't take good care of this place, no one will be able to run, hike or enjoy this beautiful park that was made for us. Please take care of our public parks! read more

Groesbeck Hill Park - Hiking up this hill was a milestone for my 2 and 3 year old today. 1/5/14 - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

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Is this even consider a park? It is so tiny. The walking trail is a short distance. Once you get up high, you get the view of the houses nearby. Nice park to go to if you live nearby. I wouldn't go out of my way to drive there. read more

Great park with a nice view. I love to walk the trail with my dog.

Good Park. Lots of squirels. no bathroom. No pop bags for your dog. There are tennis courts and basket ball courts.

I've grown up coming to this park. It's one of my favs on the east side. There are exercise stations throughout, a bball court and tennis courts. Taking a few rounds around the park is great exercise too. Some parts more challenging than others. read more

My dog and I love this park! We go here every weekend so the dog can burn off some steam. The park isnt fenced-in at all but almost everyone who brings their dog here has them off leash and they are very well-behaved. I like that there is a jogging/walking trail circling the park as well as multiple trails that lead to the top of the hill. The park is always well maintenanced; grass is never overgrown and dirt trails are always kept neat. Only complaint is that since it is such a big park and lots of time can be spent there, I feel they should have a public restroom. Also, I was informed by a police officer that there have been a number of car-jackings at this park in the evening. People visiting the park or sitting in their cars around or after sundown have been car-jacked at gunpoint apparently. So heed caution if you stay late sometimes like I do. Otherwise, I never see any sketchy activity here and everyone is always pleasant and respectful. They have three full, isolated tennis courts, a basketball court, volleyball court, and two kids play areas. read more

Love this place! Steep hills, good for running and nice views!

I live nearby. Groesbeck Hill Park is one of the reasons I love living here. It's at the edge of the city and borders some small farms so you get a nice country feel walking around. During the springtime the hills are a lush green and you'll see wildflowers everywhere. When it's dry...the feel is a little different. The view of the city is still very nice no matter the time of year and the air is clean. Later in the day a lot of families come out to do their evening walk. It's a great place to feel a little bit of the country in the suburbs. read more

I love this park so much I created a Yelp account to publicize my feelings about it. I prefer this place to Mission Peak because you can get in a pretty decent workout, it has some scenic views of the city, you won't have to ever fight for parking and it's a nice place to walk if you like peace and quiet (i.e., not many people go here). Most of the people who frequent this place are either older adults, families or high school students hanging out after school, which is no surprise as it's in the heart of East San Jose suburbia. Most of the pathways are flat, but there are parts of the hike that are steeper and go up a hill. The only downsides of this park is that it's not much to look at (i.e., dead grass in the summer, concrete trails) and there's only a couple trails so it can get repetitive and tedious, but it's still my favorite park to go for a walk in San Jose. read more