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Picnic Reservations
Welcome Back Picnickers!
San José is home to nine sprawling regional parks and over 200 neighborhood parks, many with reservable picnic areas for small or large group gatherings.
Located in some of the valley’s most picturesque surroundings, their natural environments are a perfect background for any special occasion. Given the large number of choices available, park staff can help you navigate our park system and find the best location for your event.
PICNIC RESERVATIONS >
View the locations below and contact PicnicReservations@sanjoseca.gov for assistance.
Activities That Require Additional Permitting
An event involving any of the following is considered a special event, and requires the submission of a SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION.- Advertising that the event is open to the public
- Amplified sound (more than a battery-operated low wattage speaker)
- Needing to confirm date/time/location more than 6 months in advance
- Selling of food, alcohol or merchandise
- Selling of tickets to the event
- Special set ups of stages, tents, barricades fences or other items
View and Book available Picnic Sites
Almaden Lake Park - Quicksilver
- Address:6099 Winfield Blvd
San Jose, CA 95120 - Phone:(408) 794-6504
- Capacity:100 +
Categories:- Picnic Areas
- Address:6099 Winfield Blvd
PICNIC RESERVATIONS >
This picnic area is located at Almaden Lake Park. Other nearby facilities include:
- Other Picnic Areas
- Almaden Community Center
- Camden Community Center
- Los Almaitos Creek Trail
- Guadalupe Creek Trail
- Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
Fees
| Mondays - Thursdays | Fridays - Sundays | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| San José Resident | $160 | $235 | $345 |
| Non-Resident | $185 | $265 | $395 |
Premium rate applies to Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.
Amenities
- Capacity: 190
- BBQ Pits:1 large
- Shade: Partial pergola
- Tables: 19
- Alcohol: Permitted
- Activities:
- Bocce Ball
- Hiking
- Air jumps: Permitted
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Rules and Regulations
- Dog-friendly: Leash required
- Dogs are welcome on the east side of the park.
- Owners are responsible for removing any excrement and disposing in a waste receptacle.
- 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:
- Amplified sound (including drums, loud speakers/radios/instruments) is prohibited.
- 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.
- No damaging or collecting flowers, plants, trees, or other vegetation.
- 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.
- Smoking is not allowed in City of San José Parks.
- All San José Municipal Codes and State laws apply.
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