June 2025 - River Park Roundup | | A participant in a multisensory educational walk through San Jose’s Heritage Rose Garden stops to smell a bloom. | | The Heritage Rose Garden was recently featured in an article by the Mercury News about the collaboration between our partner The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and Bay Area Older Adults to bring multisensory nature experiences to people of all ages, experience, and ability in Santa Clara County. | | "Studies indicate that safety and accessibility are the most common barriers for people with disabilities looking to engage with nature. Programs that offer transportation, guided walks, paved trails and easy parking make a big difference." | | | Interested in learning how to turn your food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden? | | TOMORROW! Free Introduction to Worm Composting | | Join us for our newest free public program, a Composting Basics Workshop taught by our very own Horticulturist and Master Composter, Jay Thompson. They will guide you through the process of worm composting, teaching you the dos and don'ts of creating your own compost pile. | | Saturday, June 28th - 10:00am to 12:00pm | Don't miss this opportunity to reduce waste and improve your garden's health! | | Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our annual Window on the River Park celebration! Your presence and support made this special evening even more meaningful. | | Because of generous friends like you, we were able to raise over $140,000 towards our work in preserving, activating, and stewarding one of our region’s most treasured natural spaces. Together, we’re creating a vibrant, accessible park for everyone to enjoy! | | Check out photos from the event by Lanny Nguyen Photography here and here! | | | | Announcing: July Trail Cleanup | Sat, July 19th - 9:00am to 11:00am | Come join us for a trail cleanup at the Guadalupe River Park! This is a great family friendly opportunity to enhance our community spaces and show some love to our planet. | | Community Volunteer Workdays | | All of these community workday offerings require volunteers to pre-register. Click the workday you're interested in to RSVP today! | | Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first ever Restore & Explore - Trail Cleanup & Trail Tour! | | | | Because of your dedication and hard work, we removed 60 pounds of trash from the park, an amazing achievement that helps protect and preserve the natural beauty of this cherished community space. | | Corporate Volunteer Workdays | | Western Digital team during a recent volunteer workday at the Heritage Rose Garden. | | Corporate volunteering at the Guadalupe River Park provides a meaningful way to give back to the community and environment through hands-on project support that enhances park access, ecological health, and neighborhood connections. | | Looking for a unique team building activity & meaningful way to give back? | | | | Events & Ongoing Programs | | | | Pride Block Party @Arena Green West | Saturday, July 19th - 12:00pm to 4:00pm | In collaboration with Silicon Valley Pride, GRPC will be hosting our second annual Pride Block Party. The celebration will take place at Arena Green West. Join us for a beautiful day of drag performances, community vendors, resource booths, and a beer garden. Come by and find your community with us! | | | | Futsal Tournament @Arena Green East | Saturday, July 19th - 10:00am to 5:00pm | Did you miss out on our previous futsal tournament? Come by and watch this one day knockout tournament. This time we are running a youth futsal tournament! We are extremely excited to provide a safe space for the community and encourage the next generation of ballers! | | | | Zumba in the Park with Yadira Vargas | Saturday, Aug 16th - 10:00am to 11:00am | Join us at the Confluence Plaza at Arena Green for a free 1-hr Zumba session! Move your body to the music and enjoy the outdoor vibe with experienced instructor Yadira Vargas! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and wear sun protection. It's going to be a great time! | | | | Yoga in the Park with Lavina Jagwani | Saturday, Aug 16th - 11:30am to 12:30pm | Join us at Arena Green West for a free 1-hr Yoga session in the park! Ground yourself and connect in our urban oasis with our instructor Lavina Jagwani! We will have limited yoga mats to loan at no charge, but recommend bringing your own. Wear comfortable clothing, sun protection, bring water, and be prepared for a relaxing time! | | JRMF Math Festival at Saint Clare Parish Hall (Saturday June 28, 2025, 10 AM - 12 PM.) Explore a variety of fun, hands-on math puzzles and games during a day of play and problem-solving that's free and open to all ages. LEARN MORE >> | | NIRVANA SOUL: Open Mic Nights (every Friday, 6-9PM @315 S 1st St.) Sign up at the door and perform your music, poetry, and comedy, or just stop by to grab a coffee and listen to our local talent. Follow us on ig @nsafterdark to stay up to date. LEARN MORE >> | | Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Get 25% off* tickets to Tuesday-Thursday performances of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts playing from July 8 – 13, 2025! Click UNLOCK before selecting seats and enter the code: BEAUTY25 to access the discount! GET TICKETS>> | | | | |
