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Alum Rock Park

ExploreSan Jose, South Bay4.4/5

Tungkol sa Lugar na Ito

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.

Impormasyon

Saklaw ng Edad

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Uri ng Lugar

Outdoor

Antas ng Presyo

$

Pinakamabuting Oras

Spring for green scenery; summer mornings for shaded walks

Paradahan

$6 parking fee. Open 8am to sunset.

Mga Tip

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

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