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Exploring the Best of Downtown San Jose Outdoors

Outdoors Jacqueline Renovato March 31, 2026

Downtown San Jose - Outdoors 

Reference Sites: 

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/parks-recreation-neighborhood-services/outdoor-activities/search-parks-playgrounds
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2255/2028?npage=9
https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm64BJ_Almaden_Lake_Park_West_Playground_San_Jose_CA
https://www.sanjose.org/
 

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  • Name: Ryland Park
  • Address: First Street & Fox Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YViEZMRggAeD3tay8
  • Phone number: (408) 793-5510
  • Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2367/2028?fsiteid=1&selcat=102
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  • Description: Green space offering basketball courts, picnic areas & a playground alongside a pool & dog park.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: N/A
    • BBQ Pits: Yes
    • Restrooms: Y
    • Children's playground: Y
    • Water Source: the pool
    • Sandbox: N/a
    • Bicycling: N
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian: N
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: On leash
    • Day Use Fee: No
    • OTHER: Basketball court, Half basketball court, Exercise Course, Swimming Pool, Dog Park
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Outdoor spot #11

  • Name: Rotary PlayGarden
  • Address: 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
  • Google maps PLUS code: 83RW+HQ San Jose, California
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/BygqbNnfrmzXsN4QA
  • Phone number: (408) 414-0015
  • Website: N/A
  •  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryPlayGarden/
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  • Description: Interactive & accessible children's playground with slides, climbing equipment & seating areas.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: Y
    • BBQ Pits: N
    • Restrooms: Y
    • Children's playground: Y
    • Water Source: N
    • Sandbox: Y
    • Bicycling: N
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian: N
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: N/A
    • Day Use Fee: N
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Outdoor spot #12

  • Name: Theodore Lenzen Park
  • Address: 458 N Morrison Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
  • Google maps PLUS code: 83PR+H7 San Jose, California
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/xWJ3Jcgrq47WhsPq9
  • Phone number: (408) 749-6504
  • Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2673/
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  • Description: A half-acre local park.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: Y
    • BBQ Pits: N
    • Restrooms: N
    • Children's playground: Y
    • Water Source: N
    • Sandbox: N
    • Bicycling: N
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian: N
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: On leash
    • Day Use Fee: N
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Outdoor spot #13

  • Name: Arena Green Park
  • Address: 345 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
  • Google maps PLUS code: 84M3+52 San Jose, California
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Ne3nh97938fANaoa7
  • Phone number: (408) 535-3570
  • Website: https://grpg.org/visit/arena-green/
  • Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=133734320003001&__tn__=C-R
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  • Description: Surrounded by some of our city’s most historic and significant landmarks such as Hotel De Anza, SAP Center, Diridon Transit Station, and Little ltaly, you can find many events hosted in Arena Green Park, along with tennis courts, trails, and the Green for casual park games and picnics.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: Y
    • BBQ Pits: N/A
    • Restrooms: Y
    • Children's playground: Y
    • Water Source: N/A
    • Sandbox: N
    • Bicycling: N
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian: N
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: N/A
    • Day Use Fee: N
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Outdoor spot #14

  • Name: Cahill Park
  • Address: W. San Fernando Street & Wilson Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
  • Google maps PLUS code: 83HW+H2 San Jose, California
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/JvVf3ccm6Rv9pyFY9
  • Phone number: (408) 793-5510
  • Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2126/36?npage=3
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  • Description: Recreation area featuring a playground, half basketball court & grassy field for picnics & sports.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: Y
    • BBQ Pits: N
    • Restrooms: N
    • Children's playground: Y
    • Water Source: N
    • Sandbox: N
    • Bicycling: N
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian: N
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: On leash
    • Day Use Fee: N
    • OTHER: half basketball court
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  • Name: Columbus Park
  • Address: Asbury Street &, Irene St, San Jose, CA 95110
  • Google maps PLUS code: 83WR+4Q San Jose, California
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/63sP9SaS5oGWqARw6
  • Phone number: (408) 793-5510
  • Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2160/
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  • Description: This community open space offers multiple sports facilities & walking paths, plus restrooms.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: Y
    • BBQ Pits: N/A
    • Restrooms: Y
    • Children's playground: Y
    • Water Source: N
    • Sandbox: N
    • Bicycling: N
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian: N
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: On leash
    • Day Use Fee: N
    • OTHER: walking paths, volleyball courts, basketball courts, softball courts 
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Outdoor spot #18

  • Name: Fuller Park
  • Address: 575 Fuller Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
  • Google maps PLUS code: 8493+62 San Jose, California
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/caGFpZb3QMzj5Bjw5
  • Phone number: (408) 535-3570
  • Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2198/2028?npage=5
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  • Description: A 1.14 acre city park; good for walking.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: N
    • BBQ Pits: N
    • Restrooms: N
    • Children's playground: N
    • Water Source: N
    • Sandbox: N
    • Bicycling: N
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian n:
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: On leash
    • Day Use Fee: N
    • OTHER: game tables, bocce ball court, horseshoe pit
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Outdoor spot #19

  • Name Hummingbird Park
  • Address: Fisk Ave &, Bird Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
  • Google maps PLUS code: 8472+RW San Jose, California
  • Location URL via google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YSHgMRCERtD3VhyQ9
  • Phone number: (408) 535-3570
  • Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2233/
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  • Description: A 0.4 acre neighborhood park with a playground for small children.
  • Amenities:
    • Picnic Tables: N
    • BBQ Pits: N
    • Restrooms: N
    • Children's playground: Y
    • Water Source: N
    • Sandbox: N
    • Bicycling: n
    • Mountain Biking: N
    • Equestrian: N
    • Camping: N
    • Dogs allowed: On leash
    • Day Use Fee: N
    • OTHER: chess tables
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