Almaden Lake Park Pickleball Courts — San Jose, CA

Lexy Casas

★☆☆☆☆ a year ago

1 Star — NOT All-Inclusive. Misleading and Disappointing. What part of this park is supposed to be "all-inclusive"? What a complete joke. They throw in one special needs swing and think that’s enough to check the inclusive box? Absolutely NOT okay. I have a 4-year-old son on the autism spectrum, and the only thing he could even attempt was the double slide—and even that was difficult for him to access. There are NO stairs, just climbing structures. Inclusive? Not even close. The spinning structure was a huge letdown. It doesn’t spin at all—likely because whoever installed it overtightened the bolt. My son loves spinning, and this was just another disappointment in a long list. That massive web climbing structure? Designed clearly for neurotypical children. Not safe, not accessible, and definitely not inclusive. If anything, it’s dangerous for kids with developmental delays or motor challenges. And let’s talk about shade—there is none. Not a single shaded play area OR SHADED BENCH in sight. (UNLESS YOU WALK TO THE PICNIC AREA) Inexcusable, especially for children with sensory sensitivities or heat intolerance. We drove out here hoping for a space where my son could feel safe, engaged, and included. Instead, we found yet another exclusionary space disguised as something it’s not. A total waste of time and gas. Do not come here unless your child is a climber with zero accessibility needs. This park fails on every level.

Karla Alejandra Barragan

★☆☆☆☆ a year ago

The main play structure was closed during our visit, which left the kids feeling a bit let down. On the plus side, the pay parking machines were out of service, which saved us some money. However, it does raise questions about the maintenance and upkeep of the park. It might be beneficial for the park to invest in regular maintenance to enhance the overall experience for visitors.

Erika Vanecek

★★★★☆ 11 months ago

Nice playground with lots to do. Playground lacks shade and can get very hot for kids and adults. Easy access for fishing but never catch anything. Parking is $6 which is a lot for spending 30 min at the playground.

Lulu C

★★★★★ 4 months ago

Nice playground overlooking a lake

Danny Young

★★★★★ a year ago

Updated playground