Best Swimming Lake San Jose Near Me

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This location both reservable and non-reservable picnic areas. Non-reservable picnic areas are occupied at a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reservation permit holders must arrive at the reservation site on the date reserved prior to 10:00 a.m. and remain at the site with a copy of the approved picnic application. The site will be opened to the public for general use at 10:00 a.m. if the reservation holder is not present. An adult representative from the group must be present at all times.

Visit the picnic areas' individual pages to view its amenities and fees:

Effective April 1, 2021, City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) will resume paid parking at regional parks and destinations.

All city payment machines will display multilingual signage reminding customers to wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from others while paying. Employees will follow safe cash handling procedures as well as routine machine cleaning.

Parking fees are $6 per day, and subject to change as normal operations resume. Discount cards and hangtags issued from April 2019 through March 2020 will be honored to receive a full year of value.

Parking fees are collected daily. Each automated machine accepts exact cash (change is not dispensed) and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card). Parking space is not guaranteed and re-entry may not be allowed when space is unavailable. Annual passes honored at Alum Rock Park, Lake Cunningham, Almaden Lake, Kelley Park and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

The park has two parking lots. The east side parking lot is located off Winfield Boulevard, just south of Coleman Road. The east lot allows access to Quicksilver, Southpoint and Arroyo picnic areas and the Los Alamitos Creek Trail. The west side parking lot located off Almaden Expressway.

Open on a seasonal basis and offers beverages, light foods and refreshments.

This ideal wedding location provides comfortable grass and cement seating for guests and is handicapped accessible. For more wedding information, visit our PRNS Wedding Webpage.

A public telephone is located on each side of the park; at the snack bar building on the west and at the east restroom. There is a trail call box to allow access to emergency services located by the bocce ball courts along the parking lot on the east side.

Fishing conditions vary from week to week. Contact the park off at 408-277-5130 for latest information.

Due to risk of invasive mussel infestation, personal boating and other watercrafts are not allowed at Almaden Lake Park.

The water feature is currently turned off due to the drought until further notice.

Photo permits are required for all commercial photo shoots. This includes professional wedding photographers.

Vehicle Access: Vehicles ARE NOT permitted on service roads or paths. All picnic areas are within a short walking distance from the parking lots. Illegally parked vehicles or vehicles operated on paths and service roads are subject to citation.

Beer and wine are allowed in the designated picnic areas only.

Fish may be caught and released, but should not be eaten. This lake contains fish and sediment that may be contaminated with mercury, which may be harmful if ingested by humans. Fishing licenses must be displayed at all times.

Weapons, guns, including air guns, paintball guns, or any dangerous instruments are not allowed in this park.

Skating is allowed only on paved sidewalks and pathways. Skateboarding, roller skating, or inline skating on park structures, furniture or hard courts is prohibited.

Littering/unauthorized dumping or dumping of residential garbage is not allowed.

It is unlawful to damage, deface, vandalize or otherwise alter City park property.

Air jumper with City-approved vendor is permitted only at Quicksilver and Arroyo picnic areas upon approval by Parks Division office.

Party/Costume characters are not allowed to collect money on City property.

4worldlovers:
- Toyon Group Picnic and Parking Areas; Serpentine Trail; Dam Crest Woodchoppers Flat.


- Anderson Lake Park's boating and fishing, boat and vehicle parking areas, and boat ramp.

- Coyote Road from the toe of the dam to the boat and vehicle parking areas; and Lakeview Trail is closed from the Anderson Launch Ramp parking lot trailhead to the westernmost junction with the Rancho Laguna Seca Trail.

- Fishing will be closed for the entire reservoir shoreline The Live Oak Picnic Area will remain open to the public and can be accessed from Cochrane Road.

​​- For project updates and to learn more about the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project https://www.vallevwater.org/a nderson-dam-proiect .

Welcome to Anderson Lake County Park, Santa Clara County's largest reservoir. The 4,275 acre Anderson Park also features the Coyote Creek Parkway multiple use trails, the Jackson Ranch historic park site, the Moses L. Rosendin Park, and the Burnett Park area. This unique combination of recreational resources make Anderson Lake County Park a magnet for power boat enthusiasts, bicyclists, equestrians, picnickers, and nature lovers. Enjoy your visit today, and return often to

In January 2009, the water district hired a consultant to evaluate the seismic stability of Anderson Dam. Preliminary findings of the study indicate that part of the dam would be seismically unstable during a very large, 7.25-magnitude earthquake occurring on the Calaveras Fault approximately two kilometers of the dam. Other large earthquakes occurring close to the dam could also cause considerable damage to it. View here for more information.

Anderson Lake and the picnic areas along the Coyote Creek are located on Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill, east of Highway 101. To reach the Woodchopper's picnic area or the Jackson Ranch, follow Dunne Avenue east from Highway 101. The Coyote Creek Parkway multiple use trails can be reached by following Cochrane Road.

Anderson Lake Visitors Center access to Coyote Creek Parkway is at 19245 Malaguerra Avenue. Access to the reservoir is 18295 Coyote Road.

Anderson Reservoir, a seven-mile long, 953 surface acre lake, is under construction until 2030.

First-come, first-served family picnic areas are available year round along Coyote Creek. One group picnic area is available by reservation.

Fishing is not permitted on Anderson Lake while under construction. Fishing is also allowed in Coyote Creek during fishing season (April - November), special fishing regulations apply.

Hikers, runners, bicyclists, equestrians, and skaters can enjoy the multiple use paved trail which follows Coyote Creek north for fifteen miles to Hellyer County Park. This asphalt path is relatively flat and meanders along the creek underneath Oak, Cottonwood, and Sycamore trees. An equestrian staging area with trailer parking, rest areas are provided, but water is not available.

The park is open year-round from 8 a.m. until sunset. Vehicle entry fees are collected at Anderson year-round. Fees are also required for group picnic reservations.

In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ('ADA'),the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities. The Department will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disability have an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, services, facilities, and activities. If you need assistance with an ADA request, please contact our ADA Coordinator.​​​​