Kelley Park
7.4Locals Score / 10#13 of 15 Parks & Outdoors in San Jose
free
Known forfamily-friendlyurban parkEast Sidelarge green space
A sprawling 156-acre park in East San Jose that anchors the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, a Japanese Friendship Garden annex, and open picnic meadows. Best for families who want a full day out — bring a picnic and let kids roam between the zoo and the creek trail. Parking fills fast on weekends, so arrive before 10am.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.4/10- Value9.5
- Iconic5.5
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility7.5
Nearby in Ask San Jose
- Little Saigon (Story Road)Neighborhood0.14 km · 2 min walk
- History Park at Kelley ParkMuseum0.19 km · 2 min walk
- History Park San JoseAttraction0.3 km · 4 min walk
- History San Jose Research Library & ArchivesMuseum0.4 km · 5 min walk
- Japanese Friendship GardenPark0.41 km · 5 min walk
Where to stay near Kelley Park
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