This picnic area is located at Almaden Lake Park. Other nearby facilities include:

• Other Picnic Areas
  • Lakeview
  • Peppertree
  • Tamien
  • Cinnabar I
  • Cinnabar II
  • Southpoint
  • Quicksilver
  • Arroyo
• Almaden Community Center
• Camden Community Center
• Los Almaitos Creek Trail
• Guadalupe Creek Trail
• Guadalupe Oak Grove Park

Fees

Premium rate applies to Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

Amenities

• Capacity: 180
• BBQ Pits: 7 small
• Shade: Pergola
• Tables: 18
• Alcohol: Permitted
• Youth Playground: Yes
• Air jumps: Not permitted

PARK MAP

Rules and Regulations

• Dogs are NOT allowed on the west side of the park. This part of the park is considered a protected wildlife sanctuary.
• 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. 
• General Rules:
  1. Amplified sound (including drums, loud speakers/radios/instruments) is prohibited.
  2. 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.
  3. No damaging or collecting flowers, plants, trees, or other vegetation.
  4. Weapons, guns, including air guns, paintball guns, or any dangerous instruments are not allowed in this park.
  5. Skating is allowed only on paved sidewalks and pathways. Skateboarding, roller skating, or inline skating on park structures, furniture or hard courts is prohibited.
  6. Littering/unauthorized dumping or dumping of residential garbage is not allowed.
  7. It is unlawful to damage, deface, vandalize or otherwise alter City park property.
  8. Air jumper with City-approved vendor is permitted only at  Quicksilver and Arroyo picnic areas upon approval by Parks Division office.
  9. Party/Costume characters are not allowed to collect money on City property.
  10. Smoking is not allowed in City of San José Parks.
  11. All San José Municipal Codes and State laws apply.