Alum Rock Park
Park Hours are 8:00 a.m. until one-half hour after sunset. | Park Closed Mondays | Park Rules
Park Open Memorial Day, July 5th and Labor Day
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.
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.
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. |
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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 408-794-7275 for reservation information.
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.
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.Alum Rock Park is closed Mondays until further notice.
No public entry is allowed; vehicles, pedestrians, equestrians, etc. are prohibited.
As part of the City of San Jose's Budget Reduction Plan four of the City of San Jose's regional parks, Alum Rock Park, Almaden Lake Park, Overfelt Gardens, and Prusch Farm Park, will close on Mondays beginning November 30, 2009. On park closure days, visitors, joggers and picnickers will be unable enter the selected sites and Los Alamitos trail users will be advised of an alternative route. Any affected park classes, tours, activities and events will be rescheduled. If rescheduling is not possible, the parties will be accommodated. Facilities will still be available for rent (i.e. corporate events, weddings) on Mondays. Park rangers will patrol to enforce the park closures and protect park security. The Guadalupe River Park, Kelley Park and Lake Cunningham Park affected by this action. For more information on the closures please contact art.rosales@sanjoseca.gov.
Park Rules
- The park speed limit is 15 MPH unless otherwise noted.
- No person shall gather plants, rocks or other park property or natural resources (13.44.220 SJMC).
- No dogs or other pets are allowed at Alum Rock Park.
- No intoxicating beverage, except beer, malt liquor, sake, wine or champagne, is allowed in picnic areas of the park. No open intoxicating beverage is allowed in any area where prohibited (13.44.140B SJMC).
- Guns, dangerous instruments and fireworks are not allowed.
- Unless reserved, picnic areas are on a first come, first served basis.
- During high fire danger, all fires, including barbeques may be prohibited. Please call the park information line for more details.Otherwise, outdoor cooking fires must be in a stove, fireplace, barbecue pit, or camp stove, used safely in designated picnic or cooking areas.
- Powered model airplanes, boats, cars, or rockets are not allowed.
- Operation of any loudspeaker or sound amplifier is prohibited unless permitted by the Chief of Police and operation of such a device follows the conditions set by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.
- Golf practice is not allowed.
- Smoking is prohibited in any area owned leased or occupied by the City including; sidewalks, trails and pathways in or around park facilities, park strips and other grounds of any park and within twenty-five (25) feet of any entrance, exit, operable window, or intake opening of any golf course, community center or library. The ban also includes all special events held in City parks (9.44.010A SJMC).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please stay on designated trails.
- All other San José Municipal Code and state laws apply.