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Dog parks around San Jose, California

Annie enjoying a pit stop on the walk around Ed R. Levin County Park. | Photo by @anniepuppers

Dog parks are an important part of San Jose, providing a designated space for you + your furry friends to enjoy the outdoors. In WalletHub’s list of the most pet-friendly cities across the country, San Jose ranked No. 44, with major points going to our awesome outdoor spaces.

If you’re looking for a way to safely explore the outdoors with your pup, our roundup of seven local, no-leash dog parks provides plenty of options with pet-friendly amenities like water taps, seasonal terrain, and double-fenced areas for all types of dogs.

🐾 Hellyer County Park | 985 Hellyer Ave.

This large area is fenced-in with grass + dirt areas that offer drinking fountains, waste bags, and plenty of seating for the pet parents. Pro tip: While the dog park is free, there is a fee for parking on-site.

🐾 Saratoga Creek Dog Park | 5399 Graves Ave.

Open from dusk to dawn, this artificial turf space offers shaded areas, benches, and a water fountain. Your dog can also wind down with you around the one-acre Saratoga Creek Park as long as they are leashed. There is no separation for large + small dogs, so guests should pay close attention to how their pups interact with other visitors.

🐾 Butcher Dog Park | 1782 Lancaster Dr.

If you want to keep your dog off the grass, head to this fenced-in park with astroturf and mulch areas. You’ll also find separate sections for smaller dogs and larger dogs, both with benches + shady trees.

🐾 Reed Street Dog Park | 888 Reed St., Santa Clara

Enjoy this 1.74-acre park with synthetic canine turf space that offers separate large + small dog areas, lighting, and access to water stations. For the pet parents, there are restrooms + on-site electric vehicle charging stations so you can recharge while your furry friends unwind.

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Buck-O-Nine, Mustard Plug, Omnigone | Mon., Sept. 12 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St. | $15 | It’s alternative rock or bust. 🎸

Tuesday

Hello Seahorse | Tues., Sept. 13 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St. | $30 | A wave of alternative + indie rock takes the stage. 🎶
Nintendo Trivia Night | Tues., Sept. 13 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy. | $10+ | Get your game on in the ultimate quiz, testing knowledge from NES to the Switch.

Wednesday

Private Paint Lesson - Painting Class by Classpop | Wed., Sept. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Young Art - San Jose, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. | $75 | Explore brushstroke techniques + mediums in this class for all skill levels. 🎨

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Weather

83º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

Cause

San Jose-based ChefCentury will prepare Ukrainian meals this Fri., Sept. 16 to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees through the United Nations’ World Food Program. Place your order for pick-up or delivery by Tues., Sept. 13. 🥘

Try This

Shift into gear, it’s time to Bike to the Future with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition. Experience the department of transportation’s bike lanes around the city that will be transformed into an augmented reality experience on Fri., Sept. 18. Learn more about the fundraiser event. 🚲

Show

Broadway San Jose announced that tickets for its newest performance, “The Book of Mormons,” are now on sale. Check out this nine-time, Tony Award-winning Best Musical that will take the stage from Tues., Nov. 22-Sun., Nov. 27.

Drink

Want to keep the weekend celebrations going? Fox Tale Fermentation Project recently released its Sunday Funday beer — a 6.5% sour farmhouse ale made with locally sourced yellow peaches and nectarines. Learn about the process of making the beverage + head over to the brewery at 30 E. Santa Clara St. for a taste. 🍺

Health

Life can be stressful — we get it. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of six ways to destress in San Jose, which includes activities such as crafting your own calming candle at Glow Lounge + breaking random objects at the Smash City Rage Room. 🔨

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Some fin-tastic news

New San Jose Sharks jersey released

New San Jose Shark Jersey for 2022-2023 season

What do you think of the new look? | Photo by @408jerseys

Wake up, the new Sharks jerseys dropped. 🏒

The hockey team quietly released the new jerseys last week, with fans seeing them on shelves of local stores before the team made an official announcement.

One of our favorite features on the new kit are the rigged waves on the arms + waist area, suggesting the idea of running water. 🌊

What do you think of the new look? Let us know while we wait for the release of the Sharks’ Reverse Retro jerseys. 👀

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Trevor.

Editor’s pick: Walk the walk... with some wine. 🍷

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