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Jenny Strand Park
4.4★ · 100 Google ratings · Santa Clara, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 220 ft away · about 7 spaces · fills up
Restrooms
Yes · 210 ft away
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Wed 11am
Map of Jenny Strand Park
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 10 visitors · 2015–2026
Best for sports and group activities
The large open fields and maintained tennis and basketball courts make it ideal for organized sports, cookouts, and birthday parties.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2015–2026
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly on Saturday mornings, forcing visitors onto nearby street spots that also become scarce.
Bring a sweater year-round
Wind patterns make this park noticeably colder than surrounding Santa Clara neighborhoods.
Plan activities around court availability
Basketball and tennis courts become heavily used in evenings, so arrive early if you want to play.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Wind
1 mph from the NE
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 08:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:30 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 250 Howard Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
🅿 Parking 220 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 210 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jenny Strand Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 220 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
Does Jenny Strand Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 210 ft from the listing.
When is Jenny Strand Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 11am and the busiest at Sun 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
