Oak Meadow Park
Home of the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, a miniature steam railroad looping through the park, and the historic W.E. 'Bill' Mason Carousel, plus a shady playground.
Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA
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45 acres of lawn, a big playground, paddle boat and kayak rentals on the lake, and the Los Gatos Creek Trail running through to Oak Meadow Park and its train.
A retro 50s-style diner where hot dogs arrive in paper cars, plus milkshakes, breakfast platters, and blue-plate specials. The paper car alone buys you 15 quiet minutes.
A downtown Los Gatos breakfast-and-lunch fixture since 1987, open daily 7am-2:30pm with generous plates and a loyal local crowd. Simple, fast, and used to families.
Wood-fired pizza on the main drag with a spacious patio under a 120-year-old palm tree.
A downtown bakery for cupcakes, cookies, and celebration cakes, a reward stop after Oak Meadow or the library.
Downtown Los Gatos hotel steps from restaurants and a short drive to Oak Meadow Park.