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    Alum Rock 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 just relaxing. Picnic tables, barbecue pits, water and restrooms are available in most picnic areas, with lawns and a children's playground in the mid-canyon area. The unique east-west canyon and its steep sides contain many delicate plant and animal communities. Soils on the north canyon slopes are held in place by a variety of grasses, poison oak, holly leaf-cherry, sage brush, and scattered live oak trees. Black-tailed deer, brush rabbits and quail can be seen by quiet, observant hikers. Red tailed hawks and turkey vultures can frequently be seen riding the air currents over-head. The opposite or south side of the canyon offers a totally different natural community. Trees such as the California black oak, bay, madrone, and California buckeye are abundant, while smaller shrubs like the toyon, wild rose, and wild blackberries are found in more sunny areas. The chattering of gray squirrels and Steller's jays are common sounds. On rare occasions, a hiker might see- only for an instant - the elusive bobcat as he disappears into the dense brush.

    • Contact Info

      Alum Rock Park

      16260 Alum Rock Avenue
      San Jose, CA 95127

      Phone: 408-277-2757

      Website

      Full map and directions

    • Parking Info

      Alum Park is open all year. Hours are 8:00 a.m. until one-half hour after sunset. Parking is $6.00 per vehicle and parking fees are collected April through September.

    • Accessibility Info

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