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Almaden Lake Park

Almaden Lake Park
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© Elizabeth Robertson
Type of Attraction
City Parks & Gardens, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
Neighborhood
South
Interests That Apply
Outdoors, Sports & Recreation, Photography
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Price: $0-$5
The park only charges a fee to visit during the summer months.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking
Notes: The Los Alamitos Creek Trail is paved, so people in wheelchairs can enjoy this scenic four-mile nature trail.
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Almaden Lake Park

Sandy Beach and Well-Equipped Park


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Address: Phone:
Almaden Expressway & Coleman Ave
San Jose, CA 95120
+1 408 277 5130
Fax: +1 408 997 2035

Description

A lovely park with high quality recreation facilities, Almaden Lake Park is best known because it contains the only sand beach swimming area in South Bay. The park is divided into two areas: the Eastside, which runs along Winfield Boulevard, and the Westside, which runs along the Almaden Expressway. The beach is in the Westside part of the park, which is also a wildlife sanctuary. Fishing is popular on the 32 acre-lake, and facilities for bocce ball, volleyball, and picnics are available. A playground with a water play area is on the Eastside of the park. Los Alamitos Creek Trail, which starts at the south end of the park, provides a 3.9 mile path to Santa Teresa County Park, and features a fitness trail. There is also a roughly one mile bike path at the north end of the park. Note that dogs are only allowed in the Westside of the park.


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Times & Dates

Open Hours: 8am-dusk, daily
Visit Time: 1hr-Half day(4hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: The park only charges a fee to visit during the summer months.

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: All Ages
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: All Ages
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bus
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: A parking fee is charged during the summer, but for most of the year, parking is free. There are two unconnected parking lots on the east and west sides of the lake.


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Photo Credits:
© Elizabeth Robertson