The 'Guide Me Home to San Jose' Blog

After a long slog through an unusually wet ( 100+% of normal rainfall) Spring, the daily temperature here in San Jose, CA is finally reaching the 80’s. With the kids out of school, and the Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s time again to check out things to do around town.

Looking for a sandy swim beach, but not looking forward to a trek over the Santa Cruz mountains?

Look no further than Almaden Lake Park! Almaden Lake Park is the only swimming hole in the South Bay with a sandy beach. This is not only a great place to swim, but also a favorite for picnics, birthdays and bar-b-ques, bocce and volleyball. If walking is your pleasure , the quiet, pristine beauty of the Los Alamitos Creek Trail connects to the park. While dogs on leash are allowed on the trail, they are only allowed on the east side of the lake park; the west is classified as a ‘wildlife refuge’.

Like so many cities struggling in the current economic climate, the City of San Jose came close to closing this popular source of summer fun. Quick work by Councilperson Nancy Pyle, whose district includes the park, have kept it open and lifeguards on duty. In May, Pyle asked residents and business leaders to raise half of the $70,000 needed to operate the swim program at Almaden Lake this summer. The community came through and Pyle’s office paid for the balance. Thank you one and all!

(photos courtesy of www.sjparks.org )

Posted by:  Colleen Badagliacco