Alviso Marina County Park, County park in Alviso, San Jose, United States
Alviso Marina County Park sits at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay and spans protected wetlands and salt marshes. The site includes boat launches, floating docks, and picnic areas for visitors to use.
The park occupies the former grounds of a mid-1800s shipping port that supported agricultural trade through the bay. This maritime past shaped the area for generations.
The protected wetlands draw visitors interested in watching migratory birds throughout the seasons. People come here to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset daily with free parking available throughout the grounds. You will find restrooms and seating areas with tables for dining and relaxing.
Reddish-brown water pools near the shore mark the remains of salt harvesting operations that once thrived in this location. These colored waters formed through the mineral-rich processes used in past salt production.
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