Come explore

It’s your park – get into it!

In the dense urban environment of downtown San José, the trails, parks and plazas of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens not only serve to preserve the natural ecology, they offer residents and visitors a multitude of ways to engage, relax, discover and enjoy the area.

Here, you can ride, walk, run, or skate 2.6 miles of trails. You can enjoy the public art, attend a festival, romp in the Rotary PlayGarden, or simply watch the wildlife and river flow. Take time to stop and smell the roses – there are 3,700 varieties to choose from in the Heritage Rose Garden. See the fruit trees that put this valley on the map in the Historic Orchard, or cultivate your own plot in the Guadalupe Community Garden. Don’t forget to stop by the Visitor Center to sign up for a class, pick up a map, and check out our local wildlife displays.

Support Your River Park

The Guadalupe River Park & Gardens is maintained by Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in downtown San José.

Thank you for your support of our work to further the active-use and development of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens!

As champions of one of Silicon Valley’s most unique natural and civic resources, we hope you consider donating to empower our work to reconnect and restore this civic greenway and uplift our local communities through the power of parks.

See different ways to make a financial impact on our Ways to Give page.

Window on the River Park 2025

Window on the River Park is our signature celebration where we uplift our community’s commitment to the Guadalupe River Park, San José’s front yard and civic greenway that connects people to nature and each other.

Please join us for next year’s event on June 5, 2025!