Happy Hollow originally opened in 1961. The first merry-go-round that came in 1964 is still in use in the park today.
Josean Emma Prusch donated the 87 acres of land in 1962, the city then began to use volunteers to build and preserve 47 acres of the original land. It opened to the public in 1983 as a park & a farm.
Sarah Winchester, a wealthy widow, built the 160-room Victorian Winchester mansion in 1884. It took over 38 years to build and had workers work on it year round until her death in 1922.
The first museum in the US to focus completely on Quilts & Textiles; it was first opened in 1977 in Santa Clara. It permanently moved to San Jose in 2005 & now holds more than 550 quilts & textiles.
After years of planning, the museum opened in 1990 in the old San Jose convention center. In 1998 it opened in a larger 3 floor venue where it holds four major theme galleries and an IMAX theatre.
James F. Cunningham purchased this land in the 1880s. It was originally a dairy farm but because of flooding, the city of San Jose stepped in, turning it into a man made lake by the 1900s.
This is the site of the first state capital from 1849-1851. The state seal of California in the center of the circle of palm trees. Visitors can ice skate in the center during the winter months.
The 5½ Acre Park was built in 1927 as a result of efforts by the Santa Clara County Rose Society.This garden is dedicated to shrubs of the rose family,and has now collected over 3,500 rose bushes.
This museum was founded in 1969 in downtown San Jose and has a large base of art from west coast artists from the 20th-21st century. The historical wing was once a post office when it was first built
In 1928 the museum first opened in the administration building of AMORC, but as the collection of artifacts grew, so did the museum.It was permanently moved here in 1995 W/all of Harvey Lewis’ pieces.
Built in 1797, this is the oldest building in San Jose and the last remaining structure from El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe.The Fallon house was built in 1855 and was home to the earliest mayors.
This park was donated by Mildred Overfelt in 1959 in memory of her parents William and Mary Overfelt, who were pioneers that started grain and dairy farms in the 1960s.
This park first opened in 1850 featuring an exact replica of the building in which the first state legislature met.In 1971 the south end of the park became known as San Jose History park.
Try: TRX Bootcamp w/Eric, Power Yoga w/Tracy, Skinny Jeans w/Molly, Pilates reformer with Cat, WHIPPED! w/me (self promo, sorry!)
All the instructors here are great! My absolute faves are Tracy, Hsin, Liz and Daniella
Great hidden park in Saratoga. Have hosted quite a few birthday parties there. Great for the kids. Most people were surprised to find the park
