Lake Cunningham

A man-made lake named Lake Cunningham may be found in Lake Cunningham Park in East San Jose, California, next to the Eastridge Transit Center and Eastridge Mall. The Geographic Names Information System does not identify it as a geological feature (GNIS). It is close to Reid-Hillview Airport and is situated on Capitol Expressway. In Lake Cunningham Park, there is also a skate park and a theme park called Raging Waters.

The stormwater that formerly departed the canyons and percolated through the gravel below ground was diverted into pipes beneath the streets and sent to Thompson Creek and Lake Cunningham as a result of the severe urbanization in the nearby hill areas. As a result, there has been more runoff during the winter storms. Unfortunately, the lake's water quality is very poor, making it impossible to access even by boat at this time. Even so, the park offers a variety of activities, including volleyball, horseshoes, rollerblading, picnics, and other land-based sports.

Along the east bank of the lake are the Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park and Lake Cunningham Native Garden, and on the west lies Raging Waters, San Jose. In the hills above the lake and all around it, there are hiking trails. Lake Cunningham is one of the best lakes to visit in San Jose.

Location: 305 South White Road, San Jose