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Murillo Lake Park

33 Lakeside Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, United States

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About This Campsite

Murillo Lake Park

Murillo Lake Park, despite its name, is often described as more of a neighborhood pond than a lake. The park boasts a charming natural setting with elements such as fountains, grassy slopes, and beautiful trees including willows and pink blossoms. It is a peaceful spot that attracts local visitors, providing a serene environment to enjoy a relaxing stroll.

Key Features

  • Charming natural setting with fountains and flora.
  • Abundance of wildlife including fish, ducks, and turtles.
  • Partial wheelchair accessibility (60% of the perimeter).

Visitor Tips

  • Plan your visit during the quieter morning hours to enjoy a tranquil experience.
  • Take note that the walking path covers only one side of the pond, so plan your walk accordingly.
  • Street parking is the only option, and there are no restrooms available on site.

Overall Thoughts

Murillo Lake Park is a quaint and beautiful spot perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape within the neighborhood. Its natural charm and diverse wildlife make it a lovely place for an afternoon stroll or a moment of reflection amidst nature. While it may lack certain amenities like restrooms and extensive walking paths, its serene atmosphere and picturesque scenery are ample reasons to visit.

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Giang Nguyen

04/29/2024

A nice neighborhood pond with fountains and nice trees and grassy slopes. There are some animals such as fish, turtles, ducks. Wheelchair accessible path circumscribing about a contiguous 60% of the pond -- the other 40% of the pond has no walking path and is not accessible by the public. On an April Sunday morning around 10am it was fairly empty, which can be a nice neighborhood spot if you want some tranquility, but a few visitors started showing up by 11am. The animals can be a draw for children. There's a huge fish that appears to be resting right next to the concrete wall in a seemingly shallow area with lots of vegetation and debris (not trash) and sticking its tail some 2 inches above water. At first it was so still for 2-3 minutes I had difficulty telling if it's a real fish or some kind of toy 🤣 once I realized it was a real fish I wondered if I was pregnant and trying to lay eggs in an area where the eggs would have more shelter and better chance of surviving 😄

Vincent L

03/14/2024

It is actually a neighborhood pond rather than a lake. But it is very beautiful with many willows and trees with pink blossoms, a fountain, multiple viewing platforms, and many ducks. The trail is only on one side of the pond. Street parking only and no restroom on site.

Margaret

05/28/2024

Cute walk, but you can only walk on one side of the lake. An abundance of red-eared slider turtles with very little opportunities to get out of the water.

A지현 (Jiahn)

03/27/2024

Beautiful and quiet place! I would love to visit here again😄 Parking is only street parking

Daniela Sun

02/20/2023

It’s a place nearby schools with very cute and active ducks inside the river. A nice place to chill with friends in the afternoon.