Seriously wow. I literally grew up in that park as a kid my family also grew up around that park and penentencia creek. My grandmother always talked about the indoor pool building. I used to drink the water right off that sulfur water rock when it was streaming. I also picked the black licorice plants at the creeks edge. Hiked to eagle rock road and horses all over the trails. I haven’t seen it in almost 40 years. Can I ask you what school you went to? I went to toyon elementary then Piedmont middle then independence high school. Lived next to Toyon now I live in Europe in the Netherlands. Every time I ride my bike over here I talk about this park alum rock and it’s mysterious healing powers the old timers spoke of. I could probably talk to your grandfather for hours about this place. Thanks for sharing it with someone who really loved this park.
@@scopau1348 Wow thanks for the reply. What year did you graduate. One of my first jobs was working at the bikeshop next to the bakery kitty corner to James Lick Highschool around 1981 or so. I graduated in 84 from Santa Clara but went to independence for my first 3 years. My mother also went to James Lick.
They had barricaded the entrance so cars were not allowed in. Good to see cars can go in now. Used to be a Zoo. Two swim pools. swing. I worked at the Natural History Museum.. Maybe no one knows its open now!!!! thanks fpr posting Scott.
Years ago there were horse stables nearby. There was once the zoo. You could hike to the end falls. There were historical buildings that had the large pool and merry go round. Despite having significant historical value they were demolished. You could at one time have a wonderful walk or bike ride up the end paved road. Now you are fined for using it as you are hiking to the falls. The park is basically that now. Just another park, with few hints left of it’s rich history.
They took away the all fun stuff that was important for quality of life here in SJ. But I still don't understand why tech workers don't use it to escape their digital world! Thank you for your historical points!
Thanks for uploading this video.. very informative. And most of the tech workers do visit Lake Elizabeth, Mission Peak and other neighborhood parks. You mentioned tech workers several times in the video and thats what forced me to write this review. :)
I grew up in East San Jose four miles from Alum Rock Park. In 1978 I was 10 years old and we used to ride our bikes to alum Rock Park we would take fishing hooks corn or cheese and we would catch 18in trout out of the creek which was stocked back then just before I left I would grab some Watercress for my mother. Those were beautiful days.
Miss my long walks there what I miss most❤Thank You for this.
Seriously wow. I literally grew up in that park as a kid my family also grew up around that park and penentencia creek. My grandmother always talked about the indoor pool building. I used to drink the water right off that sulfur water rock when it was streaming. I also picked the black licorice plants at the creeks edge. Hiked to eagle rock road and horses all over the trails. I haven’t seen it in almost 40 years. Can I ask you what school you went to? I went to toyon elementary then Piedmont middle then independence high school. Lived next to Toyon now I live in Europe in the Netherlands. Every time I ride my bike over here I talk about this park alum rock and it’s mysterious healing powers the old timers spoke of. I could probably talk to your grandfather for hours about this place. Thanks for sharing it with someone who really loved this park.
Glad you enjoyed! The park has given many memories to it's visitors over the years, some last a lifetime. I went to James Lick High.
@@scopau1348 Wow thanks for the reply. What year did you graduate. One of my first jobs was working at the bikeshop next to the bakery kitty corner to James Lick Highschool around 1981 or so. I graduated in 84 from Santa Clara but went to independence for my first 3 years. My mother also went to James Lick.
Great video, still beautiful! ❤
They had barricaded the entrance so cars were not allowed in. Good to see cars can go in now.
Used to be a Zoo. Two swim pools. swing. I worked at the Natural History Museum.. Maybe no one knows its open now!!!! thanks fpr posting Scott.
Years ago there were horse stables nearby. There was once the zoo. You could hike to the end falls. There were historical buildings that had the large pool and merry go round. Despite having significant historical value they were demolished. You could at one time have a wonderful walk or bike ride up the end paved road. Now you are fined for using it as you are hiking to the falls. The park is basically that now. Just another park, with few hints left of it’s rich history.
They took away the all fun stuff that was important for quality of life here in SJ. But I still don't understand why tech workers don't use it to escape their digital world! Thank you for your historical points!
Thanks for uploading this video.. very informative. And most of the tech workers do visit Lake Elizabeth, Mission Peak and other neighborhood parks. You mentioned tech workers several times in the video and thats what forced me to write this review. :)
BTW, I am planning to visit Alum rock park soon after watching your video only 😊
@@VikasSharmaUSA thanks for your interest. Alum Rock Park is a gem to explore enjoy your visit!
I grew up in East San Jose four miles from Alum Rock Park. In 1978 I was 10 years old and we used to ride our bikes to alum Rock Park we would take fishing hooks corn or cheese and we would catch 18in trout out of the creek which was stocked back then just before I left I would grab some Watercress for my mother. Those were beautiful days.
...could be due to mountain lion sighted back then.
One of the reasons why the high-tech kids don't want to go to Alum Rock Park there's no cell phone reception.