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Can
I make a reservation for a picnic?
Not
in neighborhood parks. The picnic areas are non reservable
They are on a first come, first served basis. Parks may
sometimes be reserved for a major community-serving public
event, requiring a special permit, but not for private
parties.
However, San
José Regional Parks does have picnic
areas which are reservable. Please call (408)
27PARKS (277-2757) for more information.
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What
are park hours?
Neighborhood
parks are open from sunrise to one hour after sunset.
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What
is the address of a given park?
Parks
do not have addresses. They are located by cross streets,
or a street and landmark. If a community center is located
on a park, the park may be associated with that address.
For a listing of park cross streets, visit our Park
List
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Can
I have an air jumper at a neighborhood park?
Only
one air jumper per park, per day is allowed in most neighborhood
parks. Air jumpers are prohibited at Willow
Street Frank Bramhall Park, Saratoga Creek Park, and
St. James Park. To obtain authorization and permission,
please call (408) 27PARKS (277-2757). New
guidelines.
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Does
a given park have restrooms, picnic tables,
barbecues, playgrounds, basketball courts,
tennis courts, softball field, soccer field,
or exercise course?
Please
check the Features
and Activities page of our website.
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Is
alcohol allowed?
Not
in neighborhood parks. San
José Regional parks allow alcohol with
a special permit.
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Can
I reserve a sports field?
Yes.
Sports fields are reservable with Citywide
Sports Field Reservations at (408) 369-3907.
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What
is the policy on dogs? Leash law? Does San
José have a dog park?
The
San José Municipal Code dog ordinance states that dogs
must be on leash and kept under control at all times.
Dog owners/walkers are required to immediately clean
up and remove all excrement of their dog.
San
José has two dog park, Miyuki
Dog Park and Watson Dog Park. The
Miyuki Dog Park is located in south San José at the end
of Miyuki Drive, next to George Page Park. Miyuki Drive
crosses Santa Teresa Blvd. between Cottle Road and San
Ignacio Avenue. The Watson
Dog Park located between east Jackson
and north 22nd Street is closed, until further notice. The
City is also planning to have more dog parks. Visit our dog
parks page for more information.
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Where
can I report a park maintenance concern?
Call
the Neighborhood Parks Division at 408-793-5510..
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What
recreation programs are going on at the park?
Check
the Citywide Activity Guide at www.sanjoseca.gov/prns
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How
do I contact other public park agencies?
Other
public agency park administration numbers are:
County
of Santa Clara...........408-358-3741
City
of Campbell...................408-866-2105
City
of Santa Clara................408-615-2260
City
of Sunnyvale..................408-730-7506
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Are
water slides or dunk tanks allowed in neighborhood
parks?
No.
The excessive water and activity damages the turf.
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Are
ponies allowed?
No.
Large animals damage the turf and leave a mess.
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Can
I bring my own barbecue to a park?
Personal
BBQ's are allowed to be brought in at parks where cooking
areas already exist, and are to be kept within these
areas for safety purposes. Charcoal is to be extinguished
and disposed of properly and safely after using. Barbeques/cooking
is NOT allowed at Lincoln Glen and Parma Parks.
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Can
I bring my own portable restroom?
No.
The use of private portable restrooms is prohibited
in neighborhood parks.
