Facility Reuse Program

Santa Clara County nonprofits, associations, school districts, and providers can use neighborhood centers at no cost. Organizations must provide services that benefit San José residents.

For more information call (408) 793-5511.

Request for Interest (RFI) Downloads

Berryessa Youth Center Request for Interest Form
Edenvale Community Center Request for Interest Form
- Oak Grove School District Contract
- Edenvale Community Center Floor Plan
Reuse Phase II RFI
- RFI Attachment A Partnership Proposal Form
- RFI Attachment B City Insurance Requirements

Facility Rentals

Facility Rental Reservation Form

Reports

Resources

Maintenance

Automated External Defibrillator Inspection Form - Inspected monthly
Special Request Form - Examples include installations, painting, or building modifications
Wheelchair Lift Inspection Form - Inspected weekly
Work Order Request Form - City repair or inspect a facility problem

Customer Surveys

General Customer Survey Template

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FAQs

Is Alum Rock Park open today?

Alum Rock Park is open. For updates, please visit bit.ly/AlumRockParkInfo.
Are restrooms open?
Restrooms that are closed:
- Kirk Park: Hallway restrooms
- Columbus Park: Small Site
- River Glen Park
- Selma Olinder Park
- Solari Park (Only open on the weekends but closed on the weekdays)
For more information, please visit the Closed or Under Repair webpage.
Are playgrounds open?

Yes. Following updates from the County and State, the City's 296 playgrounds will begin to reopen starting Thursday, December 10. Those who choose to use the newly opened amenities must follow all posted signage as well as County Public Health Orders. Guidelines for use include washing or sanitizing your hands before and after using playground/exercise equipment; wearing face coverings at all times; keeping a six-foot distance from those outside of your household; staying home if anyone in the household is ill; not sharing personal items or toys; and sanitizing equipment before and after use with EPA approved disinfectants as the equipment is not sanitized. Parents and caretakers are responsible for ensuring that their children are playing safe and following all of the rules. Do your part to protect your family and others against COVID-19 by following these guidelines. The City of San José will continue to monitor our parks and facilities to ensure the safety and wellness of our community.
Are picnic and barbecue areas open for use?

BBQ and picnic areas will begin to reopen over the course of several weeks with new protocols in place. Park visitors are reminded that during Spare the Air days, the use of BBQs at parks is prohibited. Those who choose to use newly opened amenities must follow all posted signage as well as County Public Health Orders. This includes one household per picnic table, using a table cover and cleaning up your trash, and if not using a table cover, users must sanitize the area before and after use with EPA approved disinfectants. Those using picnic tables and BBQ areas must also wear a face covering when not eating (ages 2 and up), stay 6 feet from anyone outside your household, and wash or sanitize hands frequently.
Is Happy Hollow Park & Zoo open?

No. Please visit Happy Hollow Park & Zoo website for more information.
Is Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park open?

No. Please visit Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park page for more information.
Which sport fields are open for use?

Most of the 65 sport fields are now open. Sport field users must not gather with people outside their household. To prevent overuse, the sport fields at Ramac and Watson parks will remain closed. For a current list of park and facility closures, please visit bit.ly/prnscancellations. For detailed list of sport fields open, please refer to bit.ly/prnsreopens.
Are basketball and volleyball courts open?

Yes. Basketball and volleyball courts will begin to reopen over the course of several weeks as park staff reinstall hoops and nets. Those who choose to use newly opened recreational amenities must follow all posted signage as well as County Health Orders. Rules include no competitive play, everyone (ages 2 and up) must wear a face covering when not exercising, stay 6 feet from anyone outside your household, and stay home if you are sick.
How can I rent/reserve a PRNS facility or outdoor space?

To complete a rental request, please reach out to our Special Parks Unit Team. You can visit their website at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/parks-recreation-neighborhood-services/rentals-and-events to submit a request.
What type of uses are there?
Facility use is available for occasional and multi-year uses to nonprofit and for-profit users.

Occasional Use:
- Use is on a space as-available basis and includes daytime or evening meetings, monthly meetings, and single-event community uses.
Multi-Year Use:
- Multi-Year use is for up to three years if the reuse facility is on park property, and up to five years if the reuse facility is not on park property.
- Multi-Year applicants must go through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) selection process.
- Multi-Year users are subject to a formal user agreement between the City of San José and the user.
Where can I find warming centers?

There are currently no warming centers activated.

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