Alum Rock Park - local legends of unexplained phenomena

Alum Rock Park, established in 1872 in the hills of San Jose, is California's oldest municipal park and a longtime local recreation area. The park is the focus of local folklore and anecdotal reports of unexplained lights, strange sounds, and sightings along its trails and near historic mining and picnic areas; these stories have been recounted in local media and regional folklore collections. Explanations for these reports vary and they are presented as anecdote rather than verified scientific fact.