Evergreen, San Jose facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Evergreen Evergreen Valley
Neighborhood of San Jose
Top images: Evergreen Village Square; bottom image: Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose.
Evergreen Location in San Jose, California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Santa Clara
City	San Jose
Zip Codes	95148, 95121, 95138, 95135,95111

Evergreen, also known as Evergreen Valley, is a big area in San Jose, California. You can find it in East San Jose. It's a lively place with a rich history and many cool spots to explore.

Evergreen's Past: A Look at Its History

The Evergreen Village Square branch of the San José Public Library.

Evergreen was once part of a large land grant called Rancho Yerba Buena. This land was given to Antonio Chaboya during the Mexican era. His family, the Chaboyas, were very important in helping the area grow.

You can still see their influence today. Places like Chaboya Middle School, Chaboya Park, and Chaboya Road are named after them. There's even a neighborhood called Chaboya within Evergreen.

In 1911, a brave inventor named John J. Montgomery did some amazing gliding experiments here. He was a pioneer in early flight. To honor him, the community has named John J. Montgomery Elementary School and Montgomery Park after him.

Montgomery's last glider was named "The Evergreen." It was restored by the Smithsonian Institution. Today, you can see it on display at the San Diego Air and Space Museum in San Diego, California.

Evergreen's Location: Where is it?

Lake Cunningham is a popular spot in Evergreen.

Evergreen is located in the eastern part of San Jose, California. To the north, you'll find the Alum Rock area. South of Evergreen is Silver Creek Valley, which some people consider part of Evergreen.

If you look to the east, you'll see the beautiful Diablo Range mountains. Several creeks flow through Evergreen. These include Thompson Creek, Upper Silver Creek, and Lower Silver Creek.

Learning in Evergreen: Schools and Libraries

The Math, Science, & Social Studies Building at Evergreen Valley College.

Students in Evergreen attend schools managed by two main districts. These are the Evergreen Elementary School District and the East Side Union High School District.

The main high schools serving Evergreen are Evergreen Valley High School and Silver Creek High School. Both schools have high API scores, which measure their academic performance.

For higher education, Evergreen Valley College is located right at the base of the Diablo Range foothills. It offers many different programs for students.

Libraries for Young Readers

The Evergreen area has two libraries that are part of the San Jose Public Library System. These are great places to find books and learn new things:

• Evergreen Branch Library on Aborn Road
• Evergreen Village Square Branch Library at Evergreen Village Square

Evergreen Valley College also has its own Library and Educational Technology Center.

Cool Places to Visit in Evergreen

Evergreen has many interesting landmarks and fun places to explore:

• Evergreen Village Square
• Lake Cunningham
• Raging Waters San Jose
• Eastridge
• Evergreen Valley College
• Gurdwara Sahib of San Jose
• Montgomery Hill (Evergreen Aviation Monument)

Montgomery Hill: A Historic Aviation Site

The plaque at Montgomery Hill tells its story.

On September 12, 1966, Montgomery Hill was recognized as a California historical landmark. It was given the number 813. This hill is very important for the history of flight.

A special plaque at the site explains its significance. It says that about three-quarters of a mile northeast is Montgomery Hill. This is where John Joseph Montgomery made 55 successful flights with his "aeroplane."

These flights showed off new ideas in how planes work, which are still used in modern aircraft today. Montgomery used his engineering skills and discoveries about how air affects flight. He created a flying machine that had full control. It had curved wings, a rear stabilizer, flexible wingtips, and wing-warping ailerons.

Parks and Plazas for Fun and Relaxation

Vineyards at the corner of Yerba Buena and San Felipe.

Evergreen is home to many parks and plazas where you can play, relax, and enjoy nature:

• Evergreen Village Square
• Lake Cunningham
• Joseph D. Grant County Park
• Boggini Park
• Canyon Creek Park
• Montgomery Hill Park
• Groesbeck Hill Park
• Fowler Creek Park
• Arcadia Ballpark
• Brigadoon Park

Images for kids

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  Businesses on San Felipe

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  Townhomes on the Evergreen Loop

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  Lake Cunningham Skate Park

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  Lake Cunningham

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  Evergreen Valley College Centers for Visual and Performing Arts

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  Eastridge

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  Traditional Californian Spanish style homes in Evergreen