Bowers Park
PARK REVIEW
Bowers Park is a small (7 acre) park within a moderate neighborhood. It is a nice quiet park. I like the tree-lined path that leads to the playground. Other amenities include two baseball fields, picnic areas (with BBQ pits), restrooms and a tree covered multi-use area.
HOURS -- Closes 1/2 hour after sunset
ADDRESS -- 2585 Cabrillo Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
PLAYGROUND RATING
(3 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed:
June 2008
PLAYGROUND
They have a tire swing! You don't see enough of those! The equipment is older, but in good condition. The playground area is fenced.
Playground Equipment
4 Baby Swings
1 Curved Ladder
Metal Climbing Structure
Sand Box
3 Bouncing Animals (Elephant, Duck, Frog)
Monkey Bars -- really high
2 Medium Straight Metal Slides
Arched Pole
Tire Swing
Playground Construction
Metal equipment
Placed on sand
Shade Level
There are big trees around the park that provide partial shading. 2 of the benches are under the trees.
Seating
2 Tables within the fence
2 Benches under the trees
Tire Swing & Climbing Structure
Slide
Swings & Slide
Monkey Bars & Swings
Rocking Animals
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PICNIC AREA
The picnic area is under some trees. There are 2 tables at the playground. There are tables around the path, and there is a nice field for family picnic.
WALKING PATHS
The walking path is small, but nice. It is tree lined. It leads to the surrounding neighborhood.
MAINTENANCE
This park is well maintained & clean.
RESTROOMS
The restrooms are located in the building right next to the parking lot. There are 2 stalls. They are very clean bathrooms!
WATER FOUNTAINS
The water fountains are located on a pole near the restrooms.
PARKING
Good parking lot. There are plenty of empty spaces.
PARK FEATURES
2 Baseball Fields