Frequently Asked
Questions
I see something in the park or gardens that
needs to be addressed, what should I do?
Start with this info: 408-793-5510, park.concerns@sanjoseca.gov
You can also call Friends of GRPG at 408-298-7657.
Are dogs allowed in the Guadalupe River Park
& Gardens? Is there a dog park?
Since the GRPG is a city park, all the standard city leash laws
apply. i.e. Dogs are allowed on a leash, and of course you must pick
up after them. It can be especially dangerous to violate the leash
law in this park because of the abundant wildlife found in this rich
habitat. Your normally well behaved dog could instantly become an
exuberant squirrel or jack rabbit hunter at the drop of a hat. While
there are no official dog parks within the GRPG, there are two close
by, one in Ryland Park, and one near the intersection of Park Avenue
and Delmas Avenue. For more information about dog parks, visit this
address: www.wagntrain.com/dog_parks.htm
Can I reserve an area of the park for a
barbecue, picnic or event?
Individual use of picnic and barbecue areas in the GRPG is on a
first come-first served basis. For a list of parks that do take reservations, call 408-277-2757. If you are planning a large
community event, you must be a nonprofit organization (or have a
nonprofit partner) and get a permit to reserve an area of the park.
Again, call 408-277-2757.
Isn't
the San Jose Rose Garden near the Rosicrucian Museum?
There are two major public rose gardens in San Jose, The Municipal
Rose Garden at Naglee and Dana, dedicated in the mid-1930s, and the Heritage Rose Garden at Spring and Taylor Streets, dedicated in 1995.
The Municipal Garden has large beds of about 190 varieties of mostly
modern roses. The Heritage Rose Garden is a botanical collection of
over 3,500 varieties of the roses grown over the last 400 years.
Can
I get married in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden?
The Municipal Rose Garden supports weddings by the center fountain
and on the stage. The Heritage Rose Garden does not because of
low-flying aircraft noise and restrictions on numbers of people. There is a fee for weddings
in the Municipal Rose Garden and you must make reservations and
complete an application process. Feel free to take
non-professional wedding
pictures at any location in either garden. Professional
photographers must obtain a permit. For reservations or permits,
call the City Parks Services located at Leninger Center in Kelly Park on Senter Road
at 408-277-2757.
Are there public restrooms in the park?
Yes! Public restrooms are available at several
locations throughout the park including the Children's Discovery
Museum, the Ernst & Young Building, McEnery Park, Arena Green and Columbus Park. The Visitor and
Education Center will be getting public restrooms sometime in the
near future.
When
is the best time to see the roses?
The more modern roses have their peak bloom at the end of April.
The older roses peak 2 - 3 weeks later. There is Fall peak bloom in
mid-October. Don't wait for these times as there are always roses
blooming!
When will the Los Gatos Creek Trail link to the Guadalupe River
Park & Gardens?
The popular Los Gatos Creek Trail will eventually connect to the
Guadalupe River Park Trail at Arena Green, near the HP Pavilion in San
Jose.
There is no projected date for this link to occur but progress is
being made in extending the Los Gatos Creek Trail north from Meridian
Avenue, where it now ends. The City of San Jose is seeking funds from
many sources and trying to acquire property to complete the trail as
soon as possible.
Who funded this project?
The basic flood control project, under the direction of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and the Corp’s local partner, the Santa
Clara Valley Water District, has received funds from the Federal
Government, the State of California, and the Santa Clara Valley Water
District. The recreational, or park, elements are being developed by
the City of San Jose and its Redevelopment Agency. Santa Clara County
has provided land for park development.
Why
is so little of Guadalupe Gardens developed?
The Master Plan for Guadalupe Gardens was approved by the San Jose City Council and the
Federal Aviation Agency in April 2002. The City of San Jose was
successful in obtaining two grants in 2003 for site preparation, irrigation, and
grass cover which was completed by May 2005. Other efforts are underway
to obtain funding for Community Gardens.
I see litter and/or large objects in the
river, what should I do?
If it's a shopping cart, furniture, or other large items that do
not belong in the river, or any creek in the Santa Clara Valley, you may
call the Santa
Clara Valley Water District's hot-line at 408-265-2607 x2378.
If it's litter on or near the trail, we'd love help cleaning it up.
In fact there are two annual clean-ups that occur on a national level.
You can join Friends of GRPG or any other site to help make an impact!
For more information, visit: www.cleanacreek.org
Additional volunteer opportunities are available through the City's
adopt-a-trail and park programs - learn more at: www.sjadoptapark.org |
