Cunningham Lake

Lake in California

Introduction

Location

• 📍 Situated in East San Jose, California.
• 🛣️ Located near Capitol Expressway.
• 🛍️ Close to Eastridge Mall and Eastridge Transit Center.
• ✈️ Adjacent to Reid–Hillview Airport.

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Activities

• 🏃‍♂️ Jogging and walking around the lake.
• 💪 Calisthenics on the par course trail.
• 🏐 Volleyball on the courts.
• 🔨 Playing horseshoes with friends.
• 🍖 BBQ in the picnic area.
• 🌅 Watching the sunset.

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Attractions

• 🛹 Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park.
• 🌊 Raging Waters theme park.
• 🎣 Fishing opportunities.
• 🚤 Boating activities.
• 🏞️ Scenic views and natural beauty.

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Operating Hours

• 🕒 Mon-Fri: 6:30am-1/2 hour after sunset.
• 🕒 Sat-Sun: 8am-1/2 hour after sunset.
• 📞 Confirm details directly with the park for updates.

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History

• 📜 Named after James Farnham Cunningham, a Civil War veteran.
• 🏞️ Originally part of Rancho Yerba Buena land grant.
• 🌊 Historically a wetland complex called Laguna Socayre.
• 🏞️ Developed as a flood control basin and recreational area.

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Ecology

• 🌿 Historically a wetland complex known as Laguna Socayre.
• 🌊 Part of the Rancho Yerba Buena land grant.
• 🌧️ Increased runoff due to urbanization.
• 🌱 Home to diverse flora and fauna.

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