Rules and Regulations

1. The park is open to the public at 8:00 a.m. until one-half hour after sunset.
2. Amplified sound or loudspeakers are not permitted in the park.
3. No intoxicating beverage, except beer, malt liquor, sake, wine or champagne, is allowed in picnic areas of the park. No persons shall consume any intoxicating beverage in any area where prohibited.
4. Pets are not permitted in the park.
5. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on pathways or in picnic areas. No person shall stop, park, leave standing or unattended any vehicle except in an area or space designated for parking such objects.
6. No soliciting is allowed. No person shall sell or offer for sale therein any service or merchandise for any occupation or business in any park.
7. Guns and dangerous instruments are not allowed in the park.
8. Outdoor cooking fires must be safely maintained in a barbecue or camp stove in a designated picnic or cooking area.
9. No person shall pick, saw, carve, cut, remove, damage or gather any flowers, bark, branches, twigs, leaves or blossoms of any tree, plant or other vegetation in any area of the park.
10. Horses are allowed on trails designated for equestrian use and are not to be led or ridden at a gait faster than a walk. Horses are not allowed in or around the picnic areas.
11. Please stay on designated trails.

	The visitor center has restrooms, the ranger office, and information center. There is also a public telephone. Please note that no dogs are allowed in the Park. Please be aware of the park rules. Park history.
	Alum Rock Park is filled with picnic areas, some with barbeques. Many are large enough to be reserved for large parties and company events. Call area code 408-277-2757 for reservation information.
	Many of the trails have resting areas available. While some trails run at a slight incline, be aware that many of the trails have steep inclines and good walking shoes are recommended.
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	The Ramada picnic area includes a covered shelter that can be reserved for small groups and is located just feet away from the Information Center and restrooms.
	There are two play lots for children, this lot pictured has tot swings an is for smaller children. The other play lot is much larger and full of more play equipment for older children. Both are located on either side of the visitor center.
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	The speed limit is 15 mph, and for good reason. You will find bikes, hikers, horses and autos around blind curves in the road. We ask you to maintain 15mph throughout the park and slow down for speed bumps.
	During the summer and fall months there are fire hazards. A few days each year, activities, such as, barbecuing will be restricted or the park will be closed, if there is a high fire danger. Call the ranger office for an update at 408-259-5477.
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	There are some auto turnouts along the road as you are driving through the park. Please park in designated parking lots. Handicap parking spots are offered in all the lots. Please remember to display your handicap placard.
	Our maintenance staff do an outstanding job at keeping Alum Rock Park clean and orderly. We need your help too. Please use trash cans, as they are located throughout the park.

This completes our tour for now. New information will be added
during the month of February 2007. Thank you for enjoying
our Regional Park System.

Also the home of the Youth Science Institute For further information contact Executive Director, Susanne Mulcahy, 356-4945

All other San José Municipal Code and State laws

shall apply to this park.

PLEASE HELP KEEP THIS PARK CLEAN!