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Arena Green

Arena Green is the section of the park located between Santa Clara Street on the south, Julian Street on the north, and directly across Autumn Street from HP Pavilion.  Arena Green is the location of the Ranger Station which is headquarters for the City of San Jose Park Ranger programs. Call the Rangers at 408-277-5904 for more information. Brochures and maps of the park are available at the Ranger Station. Public restrooms are located on the ground floor of the building.

Visitors can visit the confluence of the Guadalupe River and Los Gatos Creek at Arena Green. Additional features of Arena Green include the Carousel & Tot Lots, the Five Skaters Artpiece, and a Donor Walkway.

The Children's Carousel

The Children's Carousel at Arena Green, Guadalupe River Park & Gardens includes 33 beautifully-painted fiberglass animals, six of which were custom-made for San Jose.  The hummingbird, coyote, salmon and eagle represent species indigenous to the area, and two sharks celebrate the San Jose Sharks NHL ice hockey team.

Location

Arena Green, Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, Autumn Street at Santa Clara Street, across from Compaq Center.

Carousel Operating Hours

Year-Round Tuesday-Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
The Children's Carousel will operate during these hours, weather permitting. Children (12 & under) ride free on the second Tuesday of each month. Call (408) 999-6817 for the most up to date Carousel operating information.

Price

  • $1.00/ride. Proceeds benefit The Sharks Foundation dedicated to meeting the educational, social and cultural needs of youth in the community. Discounts ticket packages available.
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    Parking

  • Parking for the Carousel is available on Autumn Street. Free parking is also available in Lot D on the southwest corner of Santa Clara and Autumn streets when it is not being used for Arena events.
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    Information

  • Call (408) 999-6817 for Carousel operating information.
  • Call the nonprofit Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens (408) 298-7657 for more information on the park.

    • State-of-the-Art Playgrounds

    Adjacent to the Children's Carousel are 2 brightly colored playgrounds for children both young and old, featuring swings, slides, a play fort and climbing structures. Comfortable park benches, a refreshment kiosk and restrooms are nearby.  These playgrounds are so impressive that they have drawn families from all over the Bay Area.

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