Edenvale Garden Park

Edenvale Gardens Regional Park is a 19.5-acre city park located in the Edenvale neighborhood of San Jose, California. The park, originally known as Edenvale Garden Park, was established in 1987 when the City of San Jose purchased the land for $4.5 million. It occupies part of the site that was once home to the Frontier Village amusement park, which operated from 1961 to 1980.

The park features a variety of recreational facilities and natural spaces for visitors to enjoy. It includes multiple sports courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas, making it a popular destination for families and sports enthusiasts. The park is open from 8 a.m. until one hour after sunset, providing ample time for community members to utilize its amenities.

Edenvale Gardens Regional Park has an interesting historical background. The site was originally part of a 40-acre formal park adjoining the Hayes Mansion, developed by Rudolph Ulrich around 1887. After changing hands and purposes over the years, including its time as an amusement park, the area was partially preserved as the current city park.

The park also features some notable art installations. In 1997, artist Anna Valentina Murch created an environmental artwork called "Garden Park," consisting of a low, circular stone wall with round holes meant to evoke mortars used by indigenous Native Americans. Additionally, in 2006, Barbara Grygutis installed "Bird's Eye View," a plaza with two stairways ascending adjoining hills, constructed from local stone and designed to echo the shadow of a bird in flight.

Accessibility is a key feature of Edenvale Gardens Regional Park, with parking available on-site and public transit options nearby. The park is served by VTA bus routes 68 and 568, making it easily reachable for those without personal transportation.