Fowler Creek Park — Attraction in San Jose

Fowler Creek Park was designed with plenty of public input. Locals definitely wanted the park to take advantage of the topography, namely to keep the mound with its spectacular view northward over the valley to downtown and to take advantage of the sunsets. A slide built into the side of the hill also exploits the incline. Citizens were adamant to exclude any sort of organized sports field in the design other than the tennis courts. Doing left large, grassy area for play to the benefit of most visitors. The location and proximity to the local well-kept neighborhood and undeveloped foothills makes this park one of the jewels of the San Jose city park system. Two separate play areas with different types of structures effectively separate older and younger children. A water feature that runs in non-drought, summer months is hugely popular for families. A set of Bocci courts is available mostly for folks who have no idea of what Bocci ball is all about. Still, eventually someone will figure it all out. Two large gazebos that can cover and accommodate a hundred users are reservable or, when not reserved, available on a first come first served basis. Hint: spend the money on a reservation. There are folks who arrive at 4 a.m. to hold the tables. Grilling stations are included with the reservations and a restroom is available as well. The park is not intended for evening or night use and the parking area is closed off at sunset. Unfortunately, this is intended to discourage loitering that has increased somewhat. And by loitering, I mean the obvious teen and older males dwelling, doing a doobie or two, and on occasion, involved in illegal selling. The SJPD has increased patrols and the area is more family friendly at night than it was five years ago. This is a park with a plethora of desirable features that sometimes invite the less-than-honorable crowd and can evolve sideways if locals aren't vigilent or don't report bad behavior. I'm hoping this post is read by fellow responsible citizens who all have a stake in the friendly and fun use of the park. If you see something, say something. The park belongs...

I love this park !! At this area, ( S.E. of SAN JOSE , Evergreen area ), the sunlight stays longer than at other parks. ( for example at S.W. Of SAN JOSE ). Fowler park It's getting a little bit drier, ( it seems as if the grass has not been well watered, but I love it anyway, because at the early evening , there are a lot of families enjoying the park with their children, just relaxing, walking,flying kites, bicicling, etc. The good thing about this park, is that the RESTROOMS close later than at other parks, where they close at 6.00 pm. Here they close them later than 7.00 pm. The mountain view is magnificent from this park. RESTROOMS are usually well kept, with plenty of paper supply and clean.The atmosphere is peaceful, friendly, respectful people. However things suddenly change after around 7.30 and later. It's better to leave the park at that time for safety,. It seems that young and old people like to gather here to drink beers and other, plus Mary. Fowler park is not good any more for families. I have seen police cars entering the parking lots sometimes checking around, but their visits are too brief. They don't stop. They just pass by the area, and that is very rare. Sometimes, on top of the little " mountain " of the park ( where the San Jose CA. view is wonderful ), we can see scattered around, broken beer bottles,and empty beer cans. That's is very disappointing, because children or any people could have an accident with a broken glass. Families here at the park could feel more safe if the police would visit this park more often at later hours. This FOWLER CREEK PARK is indeed too good for families and peaceful people to enjoy and relax. !!! I hope things change here soon for...

This park is really quite nice! There's plenty of space for playing frisbee or just relaxing on the grass. This is especially great for picnics! There is one playground for kids 12 and under, and another playground for kids 12 and up. The three tennis courts are almost always taken, unless you come very early or very late. If you plan on having a party here, there are a couple outdoor building-like structures with tables to provide shade and weather protection. Do check out the vista point at the highest point of the park when you visit. If you stand in the center and talk into the wall, you will hear your voice amplified. It's super cool and you just have to try it in person to understand. Overall this is a really awesome park! Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy, so do drop...