This is one of my favorite local parks. It's not very big but it's perfect for walking. I love that it's close by to me so I don't have to drive far to get a great workout. It's a small park but it has lots of hills and inclines to get that heart rate going! Plus the views are gorgeous. There is a small parking lot but tons of street parking since it's located in a quiet neighborhood. There are restrooms. Next door to the park is a playground and a dog park. One of the things I love about this park is the abundance of woodpeckers! It makes me smile every time I see them. :) read more

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Beautiful location for photos anytime of the day. Covered shade, easy parking, flat walking paths and bathrooms on site. Park for kids to play at after your session! read more

We come to this park almost as a tradition for Easter egg hunts on Easter - it has good places for the kids to hang and play. Then when it's time to start the egg hunt, we can head into the park and there are so many places to hide eggs that the kids have a blast going looking for them ! It is also a great place to bring the dogs, there is an enclosed dog park, plus the trails are great to bring the dog along. The trails also are quite fun and interesting, with hills, stairs and and nice views. There is definitely a lot offered here at this park, whatever your are looking for. read more

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This is a very nice park with a good playground and a large dog park. There's a parking lot and lots of street parking. There's also a short, flat hiking loop if you want to feel like you're not in the middle of San Jose. Overall it's a good park, worth a 10 minute drive but I wouldn't call it a destination. There's also lots of open space but minimal shade so it's better to come in the morning or later afternoon when it's hot and sunny. read more

We had a wonderful visit to this park yesterday. It is not big but there there are some beautiful vistas and scenery. I think I saw 5 families getting professional photos being taken and I can see why. I feel bad for all the residents in the neighborhood with the traffic and parking this park generates. read more

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PARKING small lot inside the hiking entrance or a lot of residential street parking. This residential area is nice meaning big homes and it feels safe. PARK itself has short hiking trails perfect for someone like me who doesn't like hiking. You can easily do a ten to fifteen minute hike. Gopher holes around. Bathroom present. Trash cans at the entrance present. Saw squirrels. Somewhat of a view at the peak of a hill which was not very steep at all. Dog park present if you hike to the left of the parking lot. Kids playground area available too that's fenced off from the main park area. People here walking around were nice! Definitely not a scary unsafe feel nor grumpy people that I came across. Dogs definitely hiking around including my husky. read more

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park - Bench at top of a hill - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Somewhat shaded, the north side goes up a hill with very little shade, south has more shade and is flat. Lots of birds and ground squirrels. The path is decent, stroller friendly. The south side links with another park where there is a dog park and 2 playgrounds (good for under 3 and over 5). Bathrooms look clean. There's about 9 parking spots and plenty of street parking. read more

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Cute Very cute park with trials. It wasn't crowded at all when we went but then again maybe it was just because it was a wednesday morning? I forgot to snap pictures but it was great to just walk the trail and be connected with Mother Nature! Definitely a good park to bring the kids. read more

A great find that is such a short drive away. The wife and I wanted to check it out as a potential place for her to take pics with clients, so we only walked a short bit on one of the trails (there appear to be a few going in all sorts of directions). Even on our short stroll, we found a super cool rock to climb up on, natural stairs leading up to a viewpoint with different bench areas, and a ton of cool trees to take pics of. Plus it's dog friendly! We saw a bunch of people walking their pooches. Others were also there to take pics. Runners were working their way through the trails. Seems there's something for everyone. Not sure how far back the trails go or really everything the park has to offer, but we are planning to come back soon to explore more. read more

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Love this place! It's truly is a hidden gem with all the oak trees and birds! The trails are clean as well with some incline and stairs if you like to do some cardio. You can also birdwatch as well as we saw a few folks doing that. Overall, a beautiful, peaceful park. You can also cross the street at the end of the park to the Almaden Lake and continue the walk there. Note: everyone wore masks and socially distanced! Yay! read more

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Great spot to walk with the kids and beautiful views! Parking lot is small, but easy access from the side streets. Highly recommend.

I absolutely love this place. This park is located in the Almaden Valley tucked between neighborhoods and away from the hustle and bustle of busy streets and buildings. You can park on the street and walk in or you can drive in to park your car. There are bathrooms right next to the parking lot with water fountains. The trails are very well maintained. There is a large flat loop that is mostly shady. It is a pretty wide dirt path that may get a little muddy after rain but it's never too bad. While it is a dirt path, I have definitely seen some wheelchairs, strollers, and motorized scooters/chairs easily moving on the path.There are occasional sightings of deer and bunnies with plenty of birds in the trees.The park is also DOG FRIENDLY (just remember to pick up after them to keep the park clean). My favorite part of the park is the large hill that leads to a new and beautiful bench at the very top. While it may be a pretty long and steep hill, the view at the top is well worth it. Across from that hill is another hill with steps also leading to a beautiful view. These steps are a slightly awkward depth and vary in height. If you would like to bypass the steps you can travel up the same hill from the backside where there is a slight incline but no steps at all. There are also newer steps to the left (facing the steps). At the top of this hill seems to be a popular tree for tree carvings. I find it very amusing looking at some of the older and newer carvings. Be careful going down either hill and watch for holes in the ground. P.S. After a rain, the hills are all green. =] read more

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Nice park. It is situated in the middle of a really nice neighborhood! If I worked a bit closer I would have considered buying a house here, possibly. The park felt pretty untamed! There wasn't any sidewalk! It was all carved out paths! It was very hilly and you could see nice hill views in the distance. There are paths that you can walk on but be aware that it's hilly and quite steep at times. I saw a lot of people walking their dogs here! read more

Upon my first time here, public parking is a problem. Their is only 10 spaces (so good luck) park outside on the street. It's in a residential neighborhood so that is also limited parking. However once you overcome that difficulty the park is very good and the bathrooms are in excellent condition. Very peaceful and perfect for a good relaxing walk. read more

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park - Entrance and the bathrooms are close by - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Whenever we want to get our girls (6 & 8) out of the house this is one of the places that we like to come. This is a very large park with a walking trail that loops around it. The trail has branches where you can stay on flat land or go up hills (or stairs) to get more of a workout and see some of the beautiful views. Along the trail there is a playground with play structures for little ones and bigger kids. We always see lots of birds, animals and flowers along the way which keep the kids entertained. On a few trips we saw woodpeckers in the trees. The trail is 50% shaded so on warm/hot days I would recommend that you bring water particularly if you have little ones in tow. There is a bathroom at the end (or beginning) of the trail depending on which direction you start your walk. The parking lot is very small so if you are not lucky enough to get a spot, you will have to park on the street near the entrance. read more

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Hadn't come here for awhile, and lately it's been our go to walking trail! Easy to park on the street, clean bathroom to use if needed, and it's not super packed so safer during these Covid times. Since it has not been hot, it's very refreshing to walk around here, see the lovely woodpeckers, and small but good hills to get a little workout. read more

This is one of the more interesting City parks I've encountered. I'm not sure how to classify it because it's not a neighborhood park or a regional park; it's just a straight up old school park exactly how Mother Nature intended: dirt and trees. Fortunately, I have reconnoitered it just for you, fellow Yelpers, and here is my full report: 1) Parking lot and restroom- There are multiple entry points located around the park that can be accessed from the adjoining streets; I prefer to enter from the Thorntree Dr entrance where the parking lot and restroom are located. 2) Trails- This park is all about one thing: trails, trails and more trails! It has flat trails, hilly trails and steps. I didn't encounter any that I found particularly difficult, but I'm an experienced hiker. I took my (almost) 3-year-old son there and he was able to keep up with me for the most part; I only had to carry him down one set of stairs that were just a bit too steep. 3) Views- The views from the top of the highest hills are nice and there are some well-placed benches in case you want to sit and soak it all in. You get some good views of Mt. Um, Almaden Valley and I could even see the Campbell Water Tower from there. Not the best views I've ever encountered but worth the trip. 4) Jefferey Fontana Park - The south end of GOGP is bordered by Jeffrey Fontana Park, which has some nice features for people that might be using the trails; there's a dog park and a children's playground conveniently placed. As I stated earlier, if you like a no-frills park, that's all about the trails this place is for you. There are trails to suit everyone from the inexperienced to the experienced. I would highly recommend bringing your children here. It's a great place to introduce them to hiking. The only thing keeping it from being a 5-star is it's a pretty small park, and I was able to see most of it in less than 1.5-hours. I'm sure I could've done it a lot faster if I was by myself, but a Toddler will slow you down like that. If you want a great hike in the South San Jose area, I'd recommend Almaden Quicksilver, Santa Teresa County, or Calero County; if you're looking for something quick and easy, this is the spot for you. read more

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Short drive from anywhere in San Jose, this park provides loops on hilly areas to get your heart pumping . Desolate in fall, you can also bring your dogs on a leash for our furry friends to get some exercise beyond the neighborhood dog walk. read more

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park - Loops to do cardio - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is one of my favorite parks in San Jose. It has something for everyone: - flat trails for the less athletic - big hills for climbers - bike trails for the bicyclists - trails and bags for dog wakers There are bathrooms and a drinking fountain. I even saw a bowl by the drinking fountain that I assumed was for dogs. There are a lot of big oak trees here for some nice shade. There are some picnic tables. The hills have great views of the area. I love going here and sitting on rocks on the big hills looking at the beautiful scenery. read more

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Abstract: fun place to go but not at high noon There's very little shade on the trail itself so the sun is beating down on you. There's plenty of trees on the sides for a bit is respite though. We found a cool tire swing so that was fun. There's plenty of dogs on the trail but everyone is courteous so we've never stepped on any piles. read more

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park - Tire swing - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Very scenic with great trails and plenty of space. Fun variety of wildlife. My son's a BIG fan of the moderately sized rocks for climbing and the large steps they have if you turn right from the Vargas St. entrance. It's not a strenuous or long hike but for families with young children it's easy to recommend. read more

A nice place to have a leisurely and light hike. Plenty of parking, dog-friendly (there's 2 dog parks available for big and small dogs), beautiful, quiet atmosphere, multiple trail options, well-kept, and nice views of the area and surrounding neighborhoods. The only thing to be aware of is that Google maps seems to route you to the back of the park (in a neighborhood). Not a deal breaker, but just an FYI. read more

Great dog walk. If your pup likes the outdoors, but you are not feeling a crazy challenging hike, this park is perfect for you. There are easy trails and even some mildly challenging elevation. We saw lots of older individuals walking their dogs, so the trails seem perfect for all levels of fitness. In addition there is a dedicated dog run. Our pup does not really enjoy the fake grass dog parks. The dog park is quite big and is just dirt and some vegetation. She loved it. read more

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Cute little patk. It's not the kind of park where you can setup a picnick, but great for a walk, light jog, stare off and admire the rolling hills of San Jose. Small little parking lot. Plenty of street parking. read more

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park - The main entrance to the park - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

Hi- when we went, it was a hot ass day and we went way too late- around 11. This place is nestled right in a neighborhood and overall, is pretty small. I don't know how to quantify that as far as like acreage but it seems like more of a cool little hidden gem neighborhood hikey kind of park- it has paved paths and one sorta stays flat and just loops the perimeter of the park. There is one you can take up the hillside. It's sorta dry and is laced mostly with dried up looking oak trees- no greenery here but it IS summer so prob greener other months. Goin up the hill, there is a cool scenic vista point looking down on Almaden and then a set of stairs which are pretty steep. At the top of the stairs, I saw that the trail continued down the other side of the hill. I don't live anywhere near this nestled in Almaden Valley park and only came to see a friend nearby and also, because it allows pooches. If you live near this park, or are in that area, sure, I'd say it's a good quick bun and glutes burner if you use the hillside trail and stairs. But I'd not go out of my way to make a drive out there; I'd rather go to Los Gatos Creek Trail, Sanborn or even Cupertino open reserve. read more

Guadalupe Oak Grove Park - View from little vista point on hillside trail. - Parks Near Me - San Jose, California

We saw 21 species of birds in 2 hours at this great little park. Beautiful live oaks dotted the landscape. I would visit again.

This park is hidden in a nice area of Almaden. The trails are all pretty short. If you wanted to mix it up a lot you could make a multi-mile hike but you'd be looping on yourself a few times. Trails vary in length and difficulty, there are only a handful that require some uphill battles but the views are worth it. Near the park is a dog park that's separated for small and large dogs. There's decent parking and a good amount of trash cans. Bathroom situation is okay too. read more

Running running running....from Meridian to Kooser up and down baby! Been running here lately.They have water spots a bathroom and lots of different terrain to train in hill work or mileage as you choose.Cozy safe and a nice place.Can get pretty hot! I like it and so does my son and his trainer. read more

Its a nice walk not to steep. I took my 10 year old and my 20 month old and our dog and we all were fine. There are alot of shady spots and it is peaceful some of the trails are too busy. read more

Such a great spot...we like to walk the flat trail over to the playground in the adjoining park. Great bird watching.

Just get outdoors and go! The stairs and hills are worth it, they have different paths for a variety of difficulty

I love this gem of a park. This park offers a variety of trails, has a clean bathroom centrally located, and is just a beautul place to run, hike or walk. I've had no issues here, having run, hiked and walked here for over 20 years. Multiple peaceful vistas if you choose hike the hills with benches at the summits. Fellow runners , hikers, and dog walkers are generally kind and respectfull. The trails are not super wide on the hills. Dog owner keep their dogs on leash . Some great areas in the middle of the park to go off trail and get lost in the trees (90% oaks) Lots of birds and woodpeckers rule here. I have seen single coyotes in the early morning so if you hike early am be prepared. Happy Trails ! read more

Very nice clean secluded park with nice trails to walk or run. Good place to relax . I come here from time to time when I'm in the area

This park is the hidden gem of Almaden Valley. The previous review summed it up well. The oak trees provide shade on the summer days. The paths are smooth without many rocks. The park is very well maintained and a pleasant place for a walk. read more

This is a huge part of my childhood. It has a play structure for kids 2-5, and one for kids 6-12, and you can ride scooters and skateboards on the smooth sidewalk. It has interesting hiking trails and some can have complexing hills. It has a dog field where your dog can run around. It has historical and scientific maps and statues. This place has everything! read more