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Alum Rock Park

ExploreSan Jose, South Bay4.4/5

À propos de ce lieu

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.

Infos

Tranche d'âge

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type de lieu

Outdoor

Niveau de prix

$

Meilleur moment

Spring for green scenery; summer mornings for shaded walks

Stationnement

Paid parking. Open 8am to sunset.

Conseils

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

Accessible en poussetteTable à langer--Restauration sur place--Réservation nécessaire--

Tags

parkcreekplaygroundhikingnature
Site officiel

Emplacement

15350 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95127(408) 259-5477Itinéraire

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