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Alum Rock Park. 147 reviews. #15 of 265 things to do in San Jose. Parks. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. Alum Rock Park is 718 acres, has restrooms, 149 picnic tables, 85 BBQs, and 2 playgrounds. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. All photos (90) Top ways to experience nearby attractions.
Alum Rock Park was founded in 1872 and is California’s oldest municipal park. Nestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range, the Park's 720 acres of natural, rugged beauty, provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, family and group picnicking, and of course ...
Alum Rock Park. Photos (4,171) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 4.4 miElevation gain 715 ftRoute type Loop. Get to know this 4.4-mile loop trail near San Jose, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 min to complete.
Alum Rock Park has a vast history and became a San Jose Regional Park in 1872. Alum Rock Park is a great place for hikers, mountain bikers, horse back riding, pony rides, picnics, summer camps, art classes & much more. There are no dogs or pets allowed in the park.
- 15350 Penitencia Creek Rd San Jose, CA 95127
16240 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose , CA. Call. 408.259.5477. Web. Alum Rock Park Website. Tags. Parks, Parks & Open Spaces, Playgrounds. About. Enter the world of Narnia at the state’s very first municipal park: Alum Rock. There are many secrets to be found at this park, including mineral springs, caves and the infamous “Eagle rock.”
Mar 8, 2008 · Alum Rock Park, created in 1872 as the first municipal park in California, offers both ancient rocks and new geologic changes (and lots of nice trails and wildlife, too). Despite its longevity and proximity to a populous urban area, it remains one of the less-visited jewels in the Bay Area's crown.
About Alum Rock Park. The 720 acres (2.9 km2) park offers 13 miles (21 km) of trails. The narrow floor of the valley includes a visitor center, a small museum/animal rehab facility, picnic areas, playgrounds, lawns, sand volleyball pits, mineral springs, lush plant life, woodlands, creek play opportunities, and occasional group camping.
