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Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 1/2 hour after sunset, unless otherwise noted at park entrance.

Phone: 408-615-3140

  • Central Park

    Central Park Fountain
    1. Address:909 Kiely Blvd
      Santa Clara, CA 95051
    2. Phone:408-615-3140
    Amenities:
    1. Athletic Fields
    2. Basketball Courts
    3. BBQ Facilities
    4. Fitness Equipment
    5. Parking
    6. Pickle Ball Courts
    7. Picnic Tables
    8. Playground
    9. Reservable Picnic Area
    10. Restrooms
    11. Tennis Court
    Categories:
    1. Parks

Overview Map of Central Park

Central Park spans 52 acres and offers a wide variety of features for families and visitors. On the west side of Saratoga Creek, you'll find spacious group and individual picnic areas, children's play areas, public restrooms, and parking. The park also includes a community amphitheater, basketball courts, 2 lightened tennis courts and the Veterans Memorial. At the heart of this side is the 30,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center, the main hub of the City's recreation programs.

Features of Central Park's Picnic Areas
Arbor Add-Ons with Permit  Arbor Picnic Area A  Arbor Picnic Area B  Arbor Picnic Area C
  • Stage 
  • No Electricity
  • No Jump House Area
  • Max Capacity: 87
  • 6 Large Picnic Tables (seats up to 9)
  • 6 Small Picnic Tables (seats up to 4)
  • 1 Food Table
  • 1 Large Grill
  • 1 Sink
  • Max Capacity: 56 
  • 4 Large Picnic Tables (seats up to 9)
  • 4 Small Picnic Tables (seats up to 4)
  • 1 Food Table
  • 1 Large Grill
  • 1 Sink
  • Max Capacity: 87
  • 6 Large Picnic Tables (seats up to 9)
  • 6 Small Picnic Tables (seats up to 4)
  • 1 Food Table
  • 1 Large Grill
  • 1 Sink
Pavilion Add-Ons with Permit  Pavilion Picnic Area 1  Pavilion Picnic Area 2  Pavilion Picnic Area 3
  • Stage
  • 2 Large BBQ Areas with sinks
  • 1 Food Prep Table
  • Electricity Available
  • Jump House Area
  • Max Capacity: 32 
  • 3 Large Picnic Tables (seats 5-8)
  • 3 Small Picnic Tables (seats up to 2)
  • 3 Small Grills
  • Max Capacity: 54 
  • 5 Large Picnic Tables (seats 5-8)
  • 5 Small Picnic Tables (seats up to 2)
  • 3 Small Grills
  • Max Capacity: 44
  • 4 Large Picnic Tables (seats 5-8)
  • 4 Small Picnic Tables (seats up to 2)
  • 3 Small Grills

Magical Bridge Playground

Magical Bridge Playground is featured at the park too! This playground is intentionally designed to be social inclusive, providing a safe and accessible outdoor play space for all, including the 1-in-4 of us living with physical and cognitive disabilities, autism, sensory challenge, as well as for the medically fragile and our aging population. 

Pavilion & Arbor Picnic Area Reservation Forms and Information

Fatjo Sports Fields

East of the creek is home to the Bob Fatjo Sports Center which includes Tony Sanchez Field and an additional lighted softball field. This area is ideal for both casual and organized sports activities.

Santa Clara Tennis Center, International Swim Center, Lawn Bowling Green, and Central Library

The park's east side also includes a lawn bowling green, exercise course, open green spaces, a scenic lake, and the Central Park Library, offering relaxing and engaging spaces for all ages.

You can also find the Santa Clara Tennis Center, featuring eight lighted tennis courts and a practice wall. It's a popular destination for tennis players of all skill levels.

Avenue of Flags

On designated holidays, 57 U.S. flags are proudly displayed along the Kiely Blvd in front of the Central Park as part of Santa Clara's "Avenue of Flags." These flags were donated by the Mission City Community Fund, with support from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. An additional 21 flags are displayed at the City cemetery during these times.

Flags are flown on the following holidays:

  • Presidents Day (3rd Monday in February)
  • Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
  • Flag Day (June 14)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
  • Veterans Day (November 11)

Photos

Central Park Sign Central Park Pavillion BBQ Central Park Lake Playground Picnic Area Basketball Swimming Pool Restroom Bridge

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Last Updated:
03-31-2026