Welcome to the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy web site!
The
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
provides community leadership for the development and active use of the
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and
stewardship.
Past efforts by the Conservancy contributed to collaboration among government agencies and
community interest groups seeking to solve problems related to the
Guadalupe River flood control project. The Conservancy is continually
involved in completing the master plans for both the park and
gardens, creating educational programs,
promoting awareness of
the Park & Gardens, and developing membership and volunteer opportunities to increase public support and
involvement.
Guadalupe River Park is a three-mile ribbon
of park land that runs along the
banks of the Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown San Jose from
Highway 880 at the north, to Highway 280 at the south. It is a resource
of regional importance to the people of Santa Clara County and the Bay
Area.
Guadalupe Gardens, which
already features a renowned Heritage Rose Garden with over 3,600
varieties of roses, is being created adjacent to the River Park on
land just south of the Mineta San Jose International Airport.
The Gardens are a place of great beauty, planted in a variety of
gardens for the enjoyment and education of visitors.
When we get good news coverage, we like to share it with the world. Explore the links below to see or hear what people are saying!
Tony Tomeo gives us a shout out
Tony talks about Spring in Guadalupe Gardens and the Heritage Rose Garden. Thanks Tony! Article>>>
Rotary Children's Garden - SJMN
The San Jose City Council recently took a step toward a new 1 1/2-acre playground that the Rotary Club of San Jose wants to build at Guadalupe River Park.More>>>
Cisco Employees Making a Difference
Our partnership and volunteer efforts with Cisco received national attention...more>>>
Community Gardens on KPIX
With water in short supply, a community garden in San Jose is tapping into a new source. It's being piped in from the sewage treatment plant five miles away. Watch KPIX's video report!
Community Gardens in the Examiner
Despite the intermittent roar of planes overhead which caused momentary pauses and jokes by the speakers at today's opening of the Guadalupe Community Garden, it was a grand success followed by the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. More>>>
Green Birthday Parties
Our ED is quoted in this Bay Area Parent article about Green Birthday Parties.
One of the goals for San Jose’s Green Vision is a commitment to build 100 miles of interconnected trails in San Jose. WG Times and Judy Chirco give an update which includes the GRPG. Read More!
"The Wave" Magazine News Article
Click here to see the story that the Wave did about Downtown San Jose. The GRPG is a big part the "New Downtown."
Councilman Liccardo's Bike Proposal
"A bike plan being proposed for downtown San Jose that would further the city's goal of promoting alternative transportation could also alter the streetscape in the downtown area."
This CBS story is related since some of the proposed corridors would intersect with the GRPG.
San Jose's Public Works Director Katy Allen tipped us off to the great story Ch. 5's Len Ramirez did on the progress being made to connect the Los Gatos Creek and Guadalupe River Trails.
Fun Facts ►The GRPG stretches for 2.6 miles between HW's 280 and 880.
►It features 254 acres with 15,000 trees, 9,000 shrubs, and 60,000 groundcover plants.
►It provides 100-year flood protection for downtown San Jose.
►The Heritage Rose Garden has 3,600 roses with 2,600 varieties. That's more varieties than any other rose garden in North America!
►Every year the Conservancy hosts over 5000 children and adults in everything from science based field trips to classes on gardening and healthy living.
