Modest tree-lined public park with playground, open fields, benches & a fenced-in dog run.
At a glance
#8 of 24 Tourist attractions in San Jose #6 of 33 Parks in San JoseLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Saratoga Creek Park?
- Saratoga Creek Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 420 reviews.
- How does Saratoga Creek Park rank in San Jose?
- Saratoga Creek Park is #8 of 24 Tourist attractions in San Jose by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Saratoga Creek Park located?
- Cordelia Ave & Hoyet Drive, 5399 Graves Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 — 9.4 km from the center of San Jose.
- How can I contact Saratoga Creek Park?
- Phone: (408) 793-5510 · Website: sanjoseca.gov
I would recommend this place to walk your dog or if you just wanna walk it's a safe park
Saratoga Creek Park is a multi-purpose park with an enclosed dog park, playground, exercise circuit, and picnic areas with BBQ grills. The playground is well maintained and the bathrooms kept clean. There are open grass areas perfect for kicking or tossing a ball... or imaginative play under a tree. It is not uncommon to find dogs chasing a ball or Frisbee off leash but the practice seems to be limited to well-behaved, trained furkids. The enclosed dog park is used by small to large dogs, and their people mostly pay attention to the interactive play but not everyone is attentive to the potty-breaks their furkids take. There are also people that do not have a clear understanding of normal dog play. The spring rains have a few native wildflowers blooming and showing off their brilliant colors.
The park is long and narrow. There is a play structure at one end and a path you can walk or bike from end to end. The dog park is on one end and that is how I discovered this place. They’ve upgraded the dog park and have done updating/improvements of the park im general over the past few years. If you’re looking for a park in this area. This is a park. 😂 👍
The playground is on the north end, with nice shaded parking at the end of Englewood/Hoyet Dr. Tons of big trees provide shade to the playground equipment, which is nice. There's a little-kid playground and an older-kid playground, neither are fenced. Playground has woodchips. There's a bathroom near there too.
The dog park is on the opposite end, all the way at the southern tip near Graves Ave.
There's a nice paved path from the north end to the south end, with little fitness/exercise stations and benches along the way.
There are just a couple picnic tables near the playgrounds, and then a few more closer to the Eileen Dr entrance.
The dog park is on the opposite end, all the way at the southern tip near Graves Ave.
There's a nice paved path from the north end to the south end, with little fitness/exercise stations and benches along the way.
There are just a couple picnic tables near the playgrounds, and then a few more closer to the Eileen Dr entrance.
It is my lovely dog Wesley favorite park, surrounding by all-years green trees and lawns, friendly people, full-energy yuths, and playful dogs. I feel I'm recharged positive energy every time I spend my dog at the park.
Don't mention that a group of people, as a part of the Dance Church, come there every Sunday around late morning to do a free-style dance with a donation base and express themselves with music gracefully.
Don't mention that a group of people, as a part of the Dance Church, come there every Sunday around late morning to do a free-style dance with a donation base and express themselves with music gracefully.
Long park that is thin in width. The grass is less maintained, hence the yellow patches and some weeds. But, the walking path is strewn with huge redwood trees, loads of cool shadows. There is a good play area for kids 5-12. The park also has a clean public restroom as well.
You'll hear the noise from the Lawrence Expressway, the park is still calming.
You'll hear the noise from the Lawrence Expressway, the park is still calming.
It's a great place for dogs and people! Lots of seating to enjoy all of the furry entertainment!
Dogs dogs everywhere, in the fenced area, out in the open. All well behaved on and off the leash. My doggo loves to walk and explore more these days, so I walk him here, going all the way to the adjacent park for a longer walk, and while coming back towards the dog park, he likes to run around with other dogs for a while.
Lost one star because of not so well behaved dog owners. As this park is getting more popular, I see more people not picking up after their dogs 🤢 even though the park has very environment friendly poop scoopers inside and outside the enclosed area.
Lost one star because of not so well behaved dog owners. As this park is getting more popular, I see more people not picking up after their dogs 🤢 even though the park has very environment friendly poop scoopers inside and outside the enclosed area.
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