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Alum Rock Park

ExploreSan Jose, South Bay4.4/5

Sobre este lugar

One of California's oldest municipal parks (1872) with 720 acres of rugged beauty. The flat Penitencia Creek Trail is perfect for strollers, shaded by trees along a scenic creek. Playground in the mid-canyon area.

Información

Rango de edad

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Tipo de lugar

Outdoor

Nivel de precio

$

Mejor horario

Spring for green scenery; summer mornings for shaded walks

Estacionamiento

$6 parking fee. Open 8am to sunset.

Consejos

Creek Trail is flat and stroller-friendly. No dogs — protected wildlife sanctuary. Picnic tables and BBQ pits throughout.

Accesible con cochecitoCambiador de pañales--Comida en el lugar--Requiere reserva--

Etiquetas

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Sitio web oficial

Ubicación

San Jose, South BayCómo llegar

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