*Field trip programs coming back Spring of 2026! Please sign up for our e-newsletter at the bottom of the page for regular updates or reach out to education@grpc.org with any questions.
The Guadalupe River Park & Gardens is an education destination like no other. A natural oasis located in the heart of downtown San Jose, the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens (GRPG) features 254 acres of park that include the Heritage Rose Garden, the Historic Orchard, a community garden, and 2.6 miles of trail that runs adjacent to the Guadalupe River. The GRPG is a natural outdoor laboratory for science experiments, a creative and dynamic atmosphere for learning, and a perfect destination for field trips!
If you have questions or would like more information, please email programrequests@grpg.org
Field trips cost $500 for up to 30 students with a $20 charge for each additional student up to a maximum of 35 students. We cannot accommodate more than 35 students per field trip; we subscribe to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) best practices including student-led and phenomenon-based learning. Students will be guided to make their own discoveries at their own pace with the park as the center of their inquiry.
Program and transportation scholarships are available to Title 1 schools as well as groups of people with special needs. If you are eligible, please indicate your interest on the Field Trip Request Form.
All groups must provide at least one engaged, adult chaperone for every 8 students on the trip; the specific chaperone ratio for field trips for people with special needs will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Participants should be divided evenly into three small groups before the field trip; each group will rotate through exciting, hands-on activity stations!
If you have questions or would like more information, please email programrequests@grpg.org
Available Field Trips
River Explorers Field Trip participants experience a riparian habitat through the Guadalupe River. Students will learn about the wildlife community at the river and the biological adaptations of certain species. Our activities are designed to meet the Next Generation Science standards and help students identify local species in the San Francisco Bay area and understand how these plants and animals adapt to the local ecosystem.. By the end of our program, students will have navigated through our River Park and Visitor Center with our educational guides to gain a better understanding of how the River Park provides a space for biodiversity to thrive in an urban area. This knowledge will enrich their learning experience and help them appreciate the beauty and importance of nature.
*Offered only on Tuesdays
