Picnic Areas
Lake Cunningham Park is located at Tully and White Roads near Highway 101.
This 200-acre park offers year-round opportunities for non-power boating and fishing with a valid California fishing license. Parking is $6.00 per vehicle. Air jumpers are allowed in this park with a permit in addition to the reservation of a picnic site.
For information on lake uses and activities, call (408) 528-1244.
Lake Cunningham is also home to Raging Waters Theme Park. For more information on Raging Waters, call (408) 238-9900.
There are eight (8) reservable group picnic areas that can accommodate from 35 to 400 people as well as non-reservable picnic sites that are available first-come, first-serve. Alcoholic beverages are allowed in picnic areas only and are limited to beer and wine.
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The Meadows End Picnic Area is located northeast of Parking Lot E. It has four tables and two small barbecues.
The Cascade Picnic Area is located across the meadow from Parking Lot A, near the lake, and is close to a waterfall and a small playground. It has six tables and two small barbecues.
Reservations for either of these areas must be made in person at Leininger Center located in Kelley Park at 1300 Senter Road. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
To find out date availability or fees, please call (408) 277-2757 x00.
The Alder Leaf North Picnic Area is located near Parking Lot B and is just a short walk to a playground, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court. The area is semi-shaded by trees. It has twelve tables and six small barbecues.
Silver Creek Picnic Area is located at the north end of the meadow, near Parking Lots C and D. There is a nearby volleyball court, and it is just a short walk to a playground. It has fourteen tables, and one large and six small barbecues.
Reservations for either of these areas must be made in person at Leininger Center located in Kelley Park at 1300 Senter Road. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
To find out date availability or fees, please call (408) 277-2757 x00.
The Ruby Creek Picnic Area is located at the southern end of the meadow, near Parking Lot A, close to the lake and a waterfall.
Reservations for this area must be made in person at Leininger Center located in Kelley Park at 1300 Senter Road. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
To find out date availability or fees, please call (408) 277-2757 x00.
The Alder Leaf South Picnic Area is located near Parking Lot B and is just a short walk to a playground, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. The area is semi-shaded by trees. It has sixteen tables and two large and eight small barbecues.
Reservations for this area must be made in person at Leininger Center located in Kelley Park at 1300 Senter Road. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
To find out date availability or fees, please call (408) 277-2757 x00.
Alder Leaf (North and South) Picnic Area is located near Parking Lot B and is just a short walk to a playground, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. The site is semi-shaded by trees. It has 28 tables and two large and fourteen small barbecues.
Reservations for this area must be made in person at Leininger Center located in Kelley Park at 1300 Senter Road. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
To find out date availability or fees, please call (408) 277-2757 x00.
The Cypress Pavilion Picnic Area is located between Parking Lots B and C. There are horseshoe pits, a playground and a volleyball court nearby. This site has 88 tables and an extra large barbecue area with prep tables and sinks. There is also a small stage. Amplified sound is allowed at this site with a permit and a picnic reservation. There is limited electricity available, and the area is fully covered by four shade structures.
Reservations for this area must be made in person at Leininger Center located in Kelley Park at 1300 Senter Road. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
To find out date availability or fees, please call (408) 277-2757 x00.
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