The Courtyard Garden was the first element of Guadalupe Gardens to be completed. Flowering plants, turf grass, and shrubs are featured in the Courtyard Garden.
In 1999, after the irrigation system was converted to recycled water, the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, South Bay Water Recycling and the City of San Jose rejuvenated the plantings in the Courtyard Garden and turned it into a demonstration site. The purpose of the demonstration garden is to show landscape professionals and the general public how a variety of plants react to recycled water in a landscape setting.
This project is an example of how the Friends' mission to provide education and stewardship of our natural resources is being incorporated into the master plan for Guadalupe Gardens. The Courtyard Demonstration Garden has served as a catalyst for the development of programs to build community awareness of the availability and acceptable uses of recycled water. It is an easily accessible site for the public to visit and complements the other established areas of the Garden.
The Intersection of West St. John St. and North River St. San Jose, CA
Four tennis courts near the River Street Historic District offer the opportunity for active recreation in Confluence East. Aligned end-to-end, they lie along the line of the Guadalupe Parkway.
Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956.
President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
San Jose, California and Okayama, Japan have a very special bond; they are both sister cities. From 1957, these two cities have learned and maintained a friendship which is still strong even up to today. For more information, please visit their website
San Jose has 7 sister cities, each represented by a garden. See all 7 gardens today!!
1. San Jose, Costa Rica
2. Veracruz, Mexico
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. Okayama, Japan
5. Tainan, Taiwan
6. Ekaterinburg, Russia
7. Pune, India
Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956.
President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
Ekaterinburg is a major city in the central part of Russia, the administrative center of Sverdlovsk Oblast. Situated on the eastern side of the Ural mountain range, it is the main industrial and cultural center of the Urals Federal District. Its population of 1,293,537 (2002 Census), makes it Russia's fifth largest city. Between 1924 and 1991, the city was known as Sverdlovsk, after the Bolshevik leader Yakov Sverdlov. Ekaterinburg and San Jose have been sister cities since 1992.
San Jose has 7 sister cities, each represented by a garden. See all 7 gardens today!!
1. San Jose, Costa Rica
2. Veracruz, Mexico
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. Okayama, Japan
5. Tainan, Taiwan
6. Ekaterinburg, Russia
7. Pune, India
Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956.
President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
The city of Veracruz is a major port city and municipality on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The metropolitan area is Mexico's third largest on the Gulf coast (after Tampico and Coatzacoalcos) and an important port on Mexico's east coast. It is located 65 mi. along Federal Highway 140 from the state capital Xalapa, and is the state's most populous city, with a population of 444,438 in the city and 512,310 in the municipality, according to the 2005 census. The municipality includes such outlying communities as Valente Dmaz and Las Amapolas. The metropolitan area, which includes the municipalities of Boca del Rmo and Alvarado, had a total population of 702,394, compared to metro Tampico's total of 803,196. Veracruz and San Jose have been sister cities since 1975.
San Jose has 7 sister cities, each represented by a garden. See all 7 gardens today!!
1. San Jose, Costa Rica
2. Veracruz, Mexico
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. Okayama, Japan
5. Tainan, Taiwan
6. Ekaterinburg, Russia
7. Pune, India
Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956.
President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
Pune is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Capital of Pune District and the 8th largest urban agglomeration in India with a population of 4.5 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra. It is located roughly 150 kilometers east of Mumbai at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level. It is situated at the eastern edge of the Western ghats on the Deccan plateau.
Pune is widely considered the cultural capital of Marathi-speaking Maharashtrians. Pune has a reputation for its several esteemed colleges and educational institutions the reason why it is called the Oxford of the East (or 'Oxford of India). It has a very strong presence in the automobile sector and is on its way to consolidate its position as the 'Detroit of India' too. It is now home to many software and IT companies. Its cosmopolitan population speaks several other languages like English and
Hindi. Pune and San Jose have been sister cities since 1992.To see pictures of Pune/San Jose trips,
click here.
San Jose has 7 sister cities, each represented by a garden. See all 7 gardens today!!
1. San Jose, Costa Rica
2. Veracruz, Mexico
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. Okayama, Japan
5. Tainan, Taiwan
6. Ekaterinburg, Russia
7. Pune, India
Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956.
President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
Tainan City is the fourth largest city in Taiwan after Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung. It is officially administrated as a provincial city of Taiwan Province in the Republic of China. Tainan was established as the capital of Taiwan in 1661 and remained capital until 1887 during the Qing Dynasty. The city is famous for her abundant historic buildings and delicious snack food. Tainan and San Jose have shared a sister city bond since 1977.
San Jose has 7 sister cities, each represented by a garden. See all 7 gardens today!!
1. San Jose, Costa Rica
2. Veracruz, Mexico
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. Okayama, Japan
5. Tainan, Taiwan
6. Ekaterinburg, Russia
7. Pune, India
Arena Green, Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, Autumn Street at Santa Clara Street, across from Compaq Center.
Carousel Operating Hours
| Winter Hours December-February |
Saturday, Sunday, 2nd Tuesday of each month | 11 am - 4 pm |
| March-November | 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. | ||
$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.
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.
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.
The Intersection of West Santa Clara St. and N. River St. San Jose, CA
Remembering Agriculture, by artist Tony May, recalls the rich agricultural history that was the driving force behind San Jose's economy for more than 150 years. The project recreates the distinctive shapes of those once-familiar clusters of farm buildings that are seen less and less frequently in the Santa Clara Valley. The structures include a water tank tower, a windmill, a barn and a small shed, which function as arbors for a carefully chosen selection of ivies and other perennial climbing plants.
525 West Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
TEL: 408-287-7070
The HP Pavilion, A.K.A. The Shark Tank, is home to many of the elite San Jose professional teams including the San Jose Sharks (NHL), San Jose Stealth (MLL), and the San Jose Sabercats (AFL). See the true passion of San Jose at the Arena. Please visit their website
The Sharks Introduction
346 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA
The Veterans Memorial, located on Park Avenue at the Guadalupe River, is an enduring tribute to the men and women who have served our country in peacetime and in time of war. The Memorial was designed by the architectural firm Manhattan Projects in New York City, chosen through a competitive selection process conducted by the City of San Jose's Public Arts Committee. The Memorial was dedicated on November 11, 1997. The Veterans Memorial consists of 76 flags on 30 ft. steel poles, representative of military personnel in formation. They also reflect the tiers of white headstones in a military cemetery. The white flags represent the anonymity of each who serves -- white is a sign of peace. The snapping fabric in the winds, contrasted with the serene canopy of white banners, reflects the military strength which preserves our peace. The etched glass panels tell, through excerpts from letters home, the experiences of local veterans during the various wars. The figures in the panels cast shadows on the pavement in front of, or behind the panels, depending on the time of day.
Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956.
President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
One of San Jose, California's strongest Sister City Bonds is with San Jose, Costa Rica. As the unique friendship between the two cities increases, their citizens realize they have more in common with each other, besides dwelling in cities with the same name. A San Jose, Costa Rica garden was built using materials common in Costa, Rica and to exhibit the true strength of the bond between the two cities.
San Jose has 7 sister cities, each represented by a garden. See all 7 gardens today!!
1. San Jose, Costa Rica
2. Veracruz, Mexico
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. Okayama, Japan
5. Tainan, Taiwan
6. Ekaterinburg, Russia
7. Pune, India
Sister city, county and state affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House conference in 1956.
President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through sister city, county and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
The mission of the San Jose / Dublin Sister City Program is to develop cultural, economic, artistic and sporting ties between San Jose and Dublin as well as Silicon Valley. The program includes Irish Week, Education, Sporting, Community Outreach, the Arts and Business.
The San Jose / Dublin Sister City relationship was initiated in 1986 by then Mayor of San Jose, Tom McEnery and the current Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern, then Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland. It has thrived throughout the years with a large and active committee that stages an "Irish Week" each March which is attended by a Dublin delegation. The visitors usually comprise of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, a number of Dublin City Councilors, Dublin City Manager and the Chairman of the Dublin / San Jose Sister City Committee along with representatives of business, educational and artistic communities. For more information, please
visit their website
San Jose has 7 sister cities, each represented by a garden. See all 7 gardens today!!
1. San Jose, Costa Rica
2. Veracruz, Mexico
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. Okayama, Japan
5. Tainan, Taiwan
6. Ekaterinburg, Russia
7. Pune, India
Intersection of North River St. and West Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA
The Weavers' Gifts, a new addition to the City's public art collection within the Guadalupe River Park, was recently installed at Confluence Point. The creation of artist Alan Counihan, The Weavers' Gifts commemorates and celebrates the Costanoan-Ohlone Peoples, especially the Tamien Ohlone Indians who inhabited the land along the Guadalupe River where the sculpture is located.
The Weavers' Gifts is a site-specific artwork composed of four elements: the names of the 54 Ohlone tribal groups who inhabited California in the late eighteenth century, inscribed on pre-existing granite seat walls; a four-foot high carved-granite basket representing a functional and creative part of the Ohlone culture; a five-foot high carved granite mortar, broken to represent broken tradition; and a stone representation of an unfinished coiled basket inlaid into the paving with inscribed text that speaks to the history and future of the Ohlone people.
Near the Intersection of North River St. and West Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA
Confluence Point marks he coming together of Los Gatos Creek and the Guadalupe River, and is perhaps the most beautiful spot from which to view the confluence of these two bodies of water. This area is also celebrated as a confluence of ecology and technology and of multiple ethnicities and cultures, reflecting San Jose's multi-cultural society. Braided paths and special paving materials reflect the patterns of the river's flow. Confluence Point is the location of the Ranger Station and Visitor Center, and of an art installment honoring the Costanoan-Ohlone People.
Near the Intersection of Terraine St. and West Julian St., San Jose, CA
Designated as a City of San Jose Historic District, the River Street Historic District possesses both historical and architectural significance. During the early 20th century, it was a working-class neighborhood that was home to one of the highest concentrations of Italian immigrants in California. It contains fine examples of both commercial and residential architecture, including Queen Anne, Italianate, Mediterranean and Salt Box styles. The River Street Historic is a district adjacent to the park and this district is not a part of the Guadalupe River Park master plan.
Near the Intersection of North River St. and West Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA
One of the Larger open spaces within the Guadalupe River Park, Confluence East is comprised of multiple sites capable of hosting events of all sizes. These areas are isolated from one another geographically, allowing them to have different characters and provide different amenities. They include places of shade, refuge, and reflection, as well as large open meadows for active play such as Frisbee and kite flying. The park promotes visual access to the river, and creates areas for picnics and group activities.
The Plaza areas in Confluence East celebrate the various meanings of confluence and establish an identity for the area within the framework of the rest of Guadalupe River Park. Above all, Confluence East is designed to integrate various fractured elements, connecting the city to the river, connecting the park's two halves across St. John Street, and integrating the river with the flood-control
culvert. A number of spaces and monuments comprise Confluence East.
356 W San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA
Named after John P. McEnery (father of former Mayor Tom), who was prominent in local politics and community life in San Jose, the park is located on the south side San Fernando Street, just east of the river.
McEnery Park was carefully designed for children's creative play. For older kids, there's a structure of nets and ropes to climb on. For little ones, there are colorful spring toys and a model boat. But most Children (and their parents!) will be playing in the river. That's not the Guadalupe River itself, but a re-creation of the Guadalupe. This new "river" forms the central spine of the park. It starts in the mountains with mist and boulders, flows through sandy foothills, and meanders on a broad plain before disappearing into irrigated fields. You don't need to know all this, however, if you are four years old and just want to run through the misty sprays of water on a hot day or make castles in the sand!
Playful dragonfly sculptures hover above the river, calling out the need for all rivers to be free of pollution. Long arcing benches follow the sinuous flow of the water. Diagonal paths have patterns inviting children to count and read and measure. Completing the park are picnic tables, restrooms, and lawn areas for relaxation and play.
McEnery Park is a valuable addition to the downtown, in itself, but may be better seen as one of a chain of opportunities for families who wish to spend time enjoying the river park. Spend a morning at the Children's Discovery Museum, check out the structure of the Children's Bridge, spend a few quiet moments at the Okayama Sister City commemoration, enjoy a picnic at McEnery Park, and then take a ride on the Children's Carousel at Arena Green.
The best family outings often include outdoor experiences where kids have the freedom to run, climb, and play creatively. McEnery Park offers all of that, in a setting close to home. We invite you to come enjoy this unique children's attraction!
Visit the Center for more exciting information on the Great Guadalupe River and learn more about in their growing library.
West Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA
Tel: 408-999-6817
Arena Green contains Child Carousels, Five Skater's Artpiece, and State-of-the-Art Playgrounds.
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.
Intersection of Woz Way and Park Ave., San Jose, CA
The Muwekma Ohlone people, Native Americans who once lived along the Guadalupe River, are honored with animal sculptures important to their tradition, on the Park Avenue Bridge. These include the Coyote, the Hummingbird, and the Eagle. The four flags that fly from atop the bridge represent the past and present governments of the area: Spain, Mexico, California and the United States. The Coyotes were created by artist Peter Schiffrin; the Eagle and Hummingbirds by Tom Andrews.
The Coyote, Hummingbird and Eagle represent the Muwekma Ohlone creation story. Coyote was the father of the human race who was responsible for creating people and teaching them how to live properly. Hummingbird was wise and clever. Eagle was a leader.
Intersection of San Carlos St. and Woz Way (in Discovery Meadow), San Jose, CA
Artist Michael Boris created these six bronze animals dedicated to the children of San Jose and representing creatures that might be found along the Guadalupe River. The Animals are arranged so that the owl, hawk, and fox are eyeing the rabbit and frog as food sources. The raccoon is placed as an observer, watching all the other animals.
Intersection of San Fernando St. and S. Almaden Blvd (near McEnery Park), San Jose, CA
The artwork is composed of 12 insect sculptures throughout the McEnery Park; the insects represent the wildlife of the Guadalupe River. One of the main sculptures in the series, the dragonfly, is reputed to be one of the most ancient species that survived from the Jurassic period. The dragonfly references the element of water, as well as the health of the river and its ecological systems.
The insects are attached to stainless steel posts on ball bearings that allow them to rotate in the wind. The sun casts shadows through the laser-cut wings and reflects off the colorful glass eyes. The insects are of various sizes, heights, and locations, which create a dynamic vertical element viewed from the park, the street, or near-by buildings.
The sculptures are intended to reawaken the relationship to the wind, sun, and river.
Being of the first Guadalupe Gardens, the Rock Garden has been a part of the rich San Jose History for quite some time. The Rock Garden has the latest in drought tolerant landscaping. Visit the Garden to see a variety of plants surviving a tough drought.
BLUE START AQUA
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. The playgrounds are located at Arena Green.
The Five Skater's Artpiece at Arena Green honors five Olympic champion ice skaters from the Bay Area: Peggy Fleming, Debbi Thomas, Brian Boitano, Kristy Yamaguchi, and Rudy Galindo. The piece includes five mosaic-tiled pillars, a symbolic ice rink featuring quotations from each of the skaters and time capsules displaying memorabilia from their careers, medal platforms, and a plaque listing each skater's national and international awards. Located at Arena Green.
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA
TEL: 408-298-5437
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.
Discovery Meadow is at the southern end of the park, and is home to the Children's Discovery Museum and Monopoly in the Park. It features a large expanse of lawn and is used extensively for festivals during the summer months. The Riverwalk trails along Discovery Meadow follow the river closely and are lined with comfortable park benches. Museum offers more than 150 interactive exhibits for young children in the areas of science, humanities, technology and arts. The Museum's educational offerings and its natural appeal to kids of all ages draw many to its site in the Guadalupe River Park. Visit the Museum's web site for information on current exhibits, admission fees, hours of operation, and parking.
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA
TEL: 408-298-5437
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.
Monopoly in the Park, in Discovery Meadow, features the largest Monopoly game board in the world -- 930 square feet in size. It is designed to be an interactive element of the park, with groups able to rent large tokens and actually play a game of Monopoly in an outdoor public setting. Monopoly in the Park is a project of the nonprofit organization Friends of San Jose Beautiful, which raises fund to improve our city, parks and neighborhoods. Corporations and individuals support Monopoly in the Park by sponsoring properties on the board, i.e.. California Water Service Company is sponsoring Water Works. For more info, Children's Discovery Museum.
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: 408-298-5437 Fax: 408-298-6826
For more information, please email questions to contactus@cdm.org
or visit their website
The striking 52,000 square foot purple building, designed by Mexico City-based architect Ricardo Legorreta, signals the purpose of Children's Discovery Museum to serve the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery. Encompassing the broad themes of community, connections and creativity, exhibits invite self-directed, open-ended explorations, while programs provide facilitated, focused, and sustained interactions. Since opening in June, 1990, the Museum has welcomed over 3 million visitors and has offered new interactive exhibits each year that respond to children's diverse educational needs. With the addition of the West Wing in 1997, the Museum expanded its size by twenty percent. The purpose of Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is to serve the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery. For children, it is first and foremost a place to call their own, offering interactive exhibits and programs in a warm and inviting setting. Its educational mission encompasses the themes of Connections, Community, and Creativity. In its unique environment, children actively make connections among ideas, people and cultures. The Museum's programs also encourage children to define their role in and contribution to both local and global communities. Finally, as a center for creative play and expression, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose provides opportunities for all of us to discover the world through the eyes of our children. San Jose Children's Discovery Museum is on the same lot as Discovery Meadow and next to Monopoly in the Park.
438 Coleman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110-2004
Phone: 408-298-7657 Fax: 408-288-9048
Headquarters for Guadalupe River Park & Gardens and its supporting Non-profit, Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens.
Visit the Center for more exciting information on the Great Guadalupe River and learn more about in their growing library.
201 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 408-294-TECH (408-294-8324)
For more information, please visit their website.
The Tech Museum of Innovation engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and experiencing the technologies affecting their lives, and aims to inspire the innovator in everyone. An expansive variety of interactive exhibits and unique floor programs showcase not just how technology works, but how it affects who we are and how we live, work, play and learn. The Tech's 132,000 square feet are divided among themed galleries focused on innovation, the internet, the human body, and exploration. In addition, The Tech also features the Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater (Northern California's only domed IMAX screen), an educational center for workshops and labs, an up scale cafe, and a retail store featuring books, gifts, and only-in-Silicon Valley items. Annually, The Tech plays host to roughly 400,000 guests - 80,000 of whom visit as part of a school field trip - making it one of California's most popular destinations. The Tech is more than just a museum. Signature programs include Tech Challenge, an annual student design competition founded in 1988, and The Tech Museum Awards, which honors and awards people around the world who use technology to benefit humanity. Additionally, The Tech offers award-winning online exhibits, and the Robert N. Noyce Center for Learning, which encourages innovation and experimentation among teachers and students.
The Tech began as a dream. In 1978, members of the Junior League of Palo Alto, later joined by the San Jose League, envisioned an exciting learning center devoted to science and technology in the heart of Silicon Valley.
The vision for The Tech was realized in 1990 when a 20,000-square-foot temporary test facility was opened in the old convention center on San Carlos Street. Since then, The Tech has fine-tuned its mission of engaging people of all ages in the technologies that affect their daily lives and has built a reputation as a viable and necessary educational resource in the area of science and technology learning. It has also become a landmark for visitors seeking a glimpse of the most inventive place on Earth and a showcase of the latest high-tech gizmos and gadgets that continue to define Silicon Valley. Since the prototype Tech opened, 4,000,000 visitors from all over the world have enjoyed a one-of-a-kind, up close view of the spirit of innovation.
Intersection of Spring St. & Taylor St.
San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-277-2757
Columbus Park offers the community an unique, yet comforting park which sports 2 fun baseball/softball fields. Located at the intersection of Spring Street and Taylor Street, Columbus park is directly across from the Heritage Rose Garden making it a perfect location for fun family activities. For more information on Columbus Park and for information on reserving the ball fields, please call 408-277-2757.
For Volunteers at Guadalupe River Park Gardens and also for the general public, please use the restrooms located at Columbus Park on the Intersection of Taylor St. and Spring St.
The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 to showcase the varieties of fruit trees that once made the Santa Clara Valley famous as "The Valley of Heart's Delight". It is located in Guadalupe Gardens just north of Taylor Street and adjacent to the River Park trails. The orchard contains over 250 fruit trees, including cherries, apricots, prunes, apples, and more. It is maintained by dedicated volunteers.
The Historic Orchard is a living example of an earlier lifestyle and the economy that once drove the Santa Clara Valley. In the 1930s and '40s almost everyone who lived here was engaged in the business of fruit production: growing, picking, packing, canning, selling, or otherwise supporting the industry. Today, with very few orchards remaining, this is a place where adults and children can come to experience a piece of local history.
Fruit harvested from the Historic Orchard is donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
* 1st Bed - Miniatures
* 2nd Bed - Polyanthus
* 3rd & 4th Beds - Portlands and Bourbons
* 5th thru 9th Beds - Hybrid Perpetuals
* 10th & 11th - Rugosas
* 12th Miscellaneous Large Roses
* Row ends - Climbers
* 1st - 3rd Beds - Chinas
* 4th - 7th Beds - Tea Roses
* Row ends - Climbers
Modern Shrubs
Row ends - Climbers
Delighting you with a world class collection of almost 5,000 plants of more than 3,500 varieties of heritage, modern and miniature roses, initially planted by more than 750 volunteers in March, 1995. If you would like to get involved in the Prestigious Adopt-A-Rose program, please contact the Adopt-A-Rose Coordinator at info@grpg.org
The Heritage Rose Garden is a unique collection of 3,700 antique and modern roses. Established in 1995 through an extensive community effort, the garden contains more varieties than any other rose garden in the western hemisphere. It is maintained primarily by volunteers, with assistance from the City of San Jose. The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk and there is no admission charge. A catalog of roses in the garden is available for purchase call 408-298-7657 for more information. Docent-led tours for pre-scheduled groups can be arranged for $5 per person. For more information on the Heritage Rose Garden visit the South Bay Heritage Rose Group-sponsored web site of the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden