Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

The Heritage Rose Garden features 3,700 varieties of roses. Along the Guadalupe River in downtown San Jose, the park and gardens offer 2.6 miles of trails for walking, running, riding and skating. Visitors can explore public art, watch local wildlife, or spend time in the Rotary PlayGarden. The grounds also include the Historic Orchard and Guadalupe Community Garden, where visitors can cultivate a plot. A Visitor Center offers maps, wildlife displays and classes. The conservancy hosts community events, including the annual Pumpkins in the Park harvest festival, and provides event reservations at the Arena Green West Pavilion. The Guadalupe River Art Walk connects park spaces with artwork by local artists. The organization also describes an Urban Farm project planned for Prototype Park within Guadalupe Gardens.