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Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. until sunset.
Office Hours: Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Fees: No admission or parking fee. |
| In the midst of a
bustling city, visitors to Emma Prusch Farm Park experience a
bit of San José's rich agricultural past. San José's largest barn
is home to everything from sheep, pigs and steer to ducks, chickens,
geese and rabbits. The park also features vintage farm equipment,
robust community gardens, a rare fruit orchard and acres of open
grass perfect for picnicking, kite flying, games and relaxing.
Take fun gardening, landscaping and cooking classes throughout
the year and don't miss the cultural and harvest festivals. |
The
Park's History |
| Emma Prusch cherished
her dairy farm, originally an 86 acre site. In her generosity
she deeded the property to the City of San José in 1962 to be
enjoyed as a working farm in the center of a busy city. Miss Prusch
specifically requested that the land keep its country feeling,
preserving the quality of the Santa Clara Valley that she remembered,
when trees and animals were more prominent than houses, freeways
and shopping centers. Of the original gift, eleven acres became
home of the Police Activities League (P.A.L.) for youth sports,
and 47 acres were dedicated in 1962 as Emma Prusch Farm Park.
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Educational
Programs |
| The park offers a
variety of educational programs for school children and other
groups, and hosts a Summer Camp during the months of June - August.
For a free brochure on the educational programs offered at Prusch
Park, call us at (408)926-5555. |
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Attractive
Meeting Hall/Group Picnics |
Groups of up to seventy may
reserve the meeting room and kitchen. Tables and chairs are
provided. The conveniently located picnic area features two
large BBQs, three small BBQs, and a serving counter with a built-in
sink. The picnic area can accommodate groups of up to 300 people.
Reservation information for the meeting hall and picnic facilities
is available at the park office, or by calling (408) 926-5555.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Do
you have a skill or a special interest you would like to share
with others? Tour guides, demonstration gardeners, and small animal
keepers are just a few of the volunteer opportunities available
at Prusch Park. Volunteers are also needed to teach school children
about ecology, farm animals, agriculture and gardening. Call the
Park Office at (408) 926-5555 for more information.
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How to Get
There |
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From
680 take the King Road exit and make a left on King Road,
proceed 1/2 block and turn right into the driveway.
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From
280 (going south) exit at King Road, turn right, go 1/4
block and turn right into the driveway.
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From
101 (going in either direction) take the Story Road East
exit. Turn left at King Road and left into the driveway.
Emma
Prusch Farm Park is easy to reach by Valley Transportation Agency
buses. For information on routes, schedules and fares, call
the following:
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894-9908 Palo Alto and North County
- (408)
683-4151 Morgan Hill and South County
- (408)
321-2300 Elsewhere in the County
- (408)
321-2330 Teleprinter for the hearing impaired.
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