Edenvale, San Jose facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edenvale
Neighborhood of San Jose
Top: Hayes Mansion; middle: Edenvale Branch of the San José Public Library, Christ the King Church; bottom: townhomes on Edenvale Avenue.
Edenvale Location in San Jose, California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Santa Clara
City	San Jose
ZIP Code	95111, 95123, 95136
Area code(s)	Area code 408

Edenvale is a neighborhood located in the southern part of San Jose, California. It is a busy area with a mix of homes, parks, and schools. Many people call Edenvale home, and it has a rich history that goes back a long time.

History of Edenvale

Hayes Mansion, built in 1905 by the family that founded the San Jose Mercury News, is an example of Mission Revival architecture.

Edenvale was once its own small town. It got its name because the area was so beautiful and fertile, like a "Garden of Eden."

One of the oldest and most famous buildings here is Hayes Mansion. It was built in 1905 and is a great example of Mission Revival architecture.

Transportation and Old Roads

Important transportation routes run through Edenvale. The Union Pacific Railroad passes through, carrying trains like Amtrak's "Coast Starlight."

Also, the historic Monterey Road goes through the area. This road is also known as El Camino Real, which means "The Royal Road" in Spanish. It was a very important route in early California history.

Frontier Village Amusement Park

A popular part of Edenvale's recent history was Frontier Village. This was an amusement park that operated from 1961 to 1980. It was a fun place for families to visit.

After the park closed, most of the land was used to build new homes for people.

Geography of Edenvale

Aerial view of South San Jose, including the interchange between California State Route 85 (left) and US Highway 101 (right). Edenvale is in the top right of the image.

Edenvale is located in the southern part of San Jose, California. It shares borders with several other neighborhoods.

To its north is Seven Trees. To the south and west, you'll find Blossom Valley. Santa Teresa is to the south and east. The Silver Creek Hills are located to its east.

Edenvale is part of San Jose's District 2.

Parks and Green Spaces

Edenvale Garden Park

Edenvale is home to many parks and public areas where people can relax and enjoy nature. These green spaces are great for outdoor activities.

Some of the popular parks and places of interest include:

• Hayes Mansion (the grounds are often open to the public)
• Edenvale Garden Park
• Great Oaks Park
• Danna Rock Park
• Coyote Creek Park
• Hellyer Lake Park
• Martial Cottle Park

Education in Edenvale

Edenvale Community Center

The Edenvale area has several schools that serve students from elementary to high school.

Schools in the Area

Here are some of the schools located in Edenvale:

• Valley Christian High School
• Caroline Davis Intermediate School
• Christopher Elementary School
• Stipe Elementary School
• Edenvale Elementary School
• Hayes Elementary School
• Andrew P. Hill High School

School Districts

The public schools in Edenvale are part of two main school districts. Elementary and middle schools are in the Oak Grove School District (San Jose, California). High schools are part of the East Side Union High School District.