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4.1 (45 reviews)

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Sunil R.

I really enjoyed this park. It is a newish, neighborhood family-friendly park. It was not too crowded and the folks who were there were mask compliant. It is right next to a golf course. I was on my One Wheel and appreciated the flat pavement that goes around the park.

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Michelle M.

Clean. Good size. Not ghetto! Next to a golf course (San Jose Municipal). Tennis courts. Workout stretch type stations. Playground for kids. Large long grass area. Shade from trees lining the sides. Concrete sidewalk and sand dirt trail, which is nice so you can choose to run around the park either on the concrete, dirt, or grass. Lots people walk around this park and tai chi groups every morning. A lot of regulars. Seems to be a good amount of people walking in the morning and again after dinnertime. Quite a few dogs. If you have a dog stay clear from the wholly German Shepherd...I've seen him lunge and bark at other dogs where the owner has a hard time holding him back...they might want to invest in a pincher collar... Parking along the sidewalks. I see people drive to the park just to walk around. Took off a star because I wish they had more water fountains that work and more trash cans. The one by the tennis courts is filled and spilling out.

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Vagabond O.

This park is located in a nice neighborhood, flanked by nice homes and huge trees. It's VERY kid friendly with multiple play areas for children, nice cool breeze and not crowded. I'd definitely feel safe to come back to do a few laps here since there's no shady people or boisterous music. Also dog friendly, but they have to be leashed. Overall, I can tell the surrounding neighborhood respect this park, as it's not gated, however it's clean and well maintained. There's a golf area, spot for tennis, plenty of street parking. Cons: no bathrooms, lack of shaded areas or benches to sit and relax.

Dennis T.

Me and my kids love this park. It has a play ground for littler kids and one for bigger kids. Pull up bars also lil how to do exorcises all around the park. There is also a tennis court. Only down side is there are no restrooms. I don't mind at all cause I live across the street.

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