Penitencia Creek County Park
7.2Locals Score / 10#14 of 15 Parks & Outdoors in San Jose
free
Known forcreek trailwildlifehidden gemBerryessa
A quiet, underrated linear park following Penitencia Creek through the Berryessa neighborhood, connecting to Alum Rock at its eastern end. The shaded creekside trail is ideal for a peaceful morning walk or jog away from crowds. Wildlife sightings including herons and deer are common, but trail conditions can be uneven in spots.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.2/10- Value9.5
- Iconic4.0
- Excellence7.0
- Crowd level4.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility7.0
Nearby in Ask San Jose
- Overfelt GardensPark1.34 km · 17 min walk
- San Jose Flea Market (Berryessa)Market1.76 km · 22 min walk
- Japantown San Jose Farmers MarketMarket3.71 km · 46 min walk
- Emma Prusch Farm ParkPark3.98 km · 50 min walk
- Vung Tau RestaurantRestaurant3.98 km · 50 min walk
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