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Kelley Park

Overview: Kelley Park is rated 4.4/5 from 3034 Google reviews. This park offers a variety of attractions, including a Japanese garden, zoo, and play areas. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade. Downsides: Some reviews mention some exhibits can be closed.

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4.4Google rating

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4.4(3,034 reviews)

People say this park offers a variety of attractions, including a Japanese garden, zoo, and play areas. They also highlight the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and the well-maintained grounds with plenty of shade and picnic spots. Other reviews mention some exhibits can be closed.

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general off-leash exercise

Quick facts

Address1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Phone(408) 794-7275

City pageSan Jose

Imported fromSan Jose, CA

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Ruchita Uttarwar10 months ago

As a nearby resident, I finally visited this park today and wondered why I hadn’t come sooner. The grounds are impeccably clean, very safe, and beautifully maintained. Dogs on leashes are welcome, and admission to both the main park and the Japanese garden is free. Although I was initially hesitant because of concerns about safety but rangers patrol the entire area to ensure everyone’s safety—and I didn’t encounter a single issue. I highly recommend this spot for a lovely walk or a family picnic.

Erica Carriedo9 months ago

Childhood memory for my kiddos wish all the rides where available but with short staff only a couple where available most animals have died so kids didn't get to see the main animals, looked super sad all the animals nothing felt alive like before 😔 the last time we here here was 8 years ago. Children still had fun we had our picnic but wish the wild life was updated and remodeled.

Benjamin Beasley (Calicoder)9 months ago

As of June 2025, the structure and vestiges of landscaping are still there, making it a pleasant park to meditate or take a stroll in. But if you’re looking for the exquisite beauty of a meticulously kept Japanese garden, it’s not here anymore. Word has it that Koi fish thieves and a flood did a lot of damage and sufficient funds haven’t been acquired to restore it.

Kelly Gibson4 months ago

Long line and long wait for some of the rides and face painting. The playground was fun, fast fun slides!

J Fanga month ago

Very nice park for walking, the trails were all very clean and well maintained. The Japanese Friendship Garden was a great walk with very nice scenery. The koi fish were all located in one of the ponds, and they seemed to be well taken care of.

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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