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Regional
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Kelley
Park
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Senter
Road and Story Road
Kelley
Park is 138 acres, has restrooms, 103 picnic
tables, and 34 BBQs |
Park
Hours: 8:00 a.m. until one-half hour after sunset
Parking:
Currently $6.00 |
Reservation
Information call 408-277-2757
[Picnic
Information]
October 21-Partners in Preparedness
American Red Cross and the City of San Jose
at History Park in Kelley Park, 1300 Senter Road
from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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History
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The
property on which Kelley park is built comprises
156 acres and is situated near the northern end of
San José's Coyote River Park Chain. It once belonged
to Mrs. Louise Kelley who inherited the land from
her father, Judge Lawrence Archer, former Mayor of
San José. The Judge maintained a beautiful 600-acre
estate which was covered by prune, apricot, cherry
and walnut orchards, as well as some exotic trees.
Mrs. Kelley referred to the estate as AR-KEL VILLA
in honor of her father and her husband, Frank J.
Kelley.
Kelley Park is one of San José's most diverse facilities, offering visitors
an opportunity to enjoy a picnic or barbecue amid beautiful lawn areas
and shade trees; a visit to the Happy
Hollow Park & Zoo to see the many animals or take in a puppet
show; a walk through the tranquil Japanese
Friendship Garden with beautiful koi-filled ponds; and step back in
time to turn-of-the-century San José at the History Park Museum. |
Picnic
Areas
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are numerous picnic areas throughout the park which
can accommodate small to very large groups. Several
are available on a first come, first served basis
(One adult may save only one table). Designated
picnic areas are available through advanced reservations
for a nominal reservation fee. For group picnic reservations
call (408) 277-2757. |
Leininger
Center
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Center provides a central location for making group
picnic reservations for San José's Regional Parks
(Kelley, Lake Cunningham, Almaden Lake, Alum Rock),
Family Camp reservations, and application for special
events. If you are planning a wedding, you can make
your reservations at Leininger to use one of the
wedding sites at Overfelt Gardens or the Rose Garden.
The Okayama Room and patio at the Center is a lovely
place to hold a wedding reception for 175 people,
or it can be rented for meetings. |
Amphitheater
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A
Greek-style amphitheater, located behind Leininger
Center, it can be reserved by groups for wedding
ceremonies and other similar events. It can accommodate
approximately 200 people. Musical and theatrical
groups have been among those to use the amphitheater;
however, no amplified sound is allowed. This area
is not available for reservations from Memorial
Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
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