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| Click on the Picture for a Panoramic View |
It’s one of the wife’s and my favorite walking venues
whenever we visit our son and his family in San Jose – Almaden Winery
Neighborhood Park – is just a short stroll down the street from the house.
Originally the site of one of the oldest grape farms and
wineries in California, grapes were planted in the area in the mid-19th
Century. Have you heard of Paul Masson? He was the son-in-law of the original
Almaden Winery owner. The winery was eventually owned by Louis Benoist, who
established the garden that bears his name.
The upper area of the park has two playground areas for
kids, and a large lawn for romping. The lower area houses the Louis Benoist
Garden of roses and a beautiful set of walkways. It’s a peaceful area, at one
end of which is a beautiful, red-brick community center.
Along one neighboring fence are lemon and tangerine trees
with fruit-laden branches that lazily drape over to the Almaden Park side.
One of my favorite morning activities (when I can find a
free morning) is strolling in the park with my camera. Here are some pictures I
took during my most recent visit there. Enjoy!
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| A Host of "Mini-Daisies" |
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| Neighboring Lemon Tree |
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| Neighboring Tangerine (Mandarin Orange) Tree |
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| Peaceful Shaded Area |
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| A Small Portion of the Louis Benoist Rose Garden |
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