Moitozo Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moitozo Park
Location	San Jose, California
Area	6.3 acres (2.5 ha)

Moitozo Park is a lovely park located in San Jose, California. It's a great place for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors in the northern part of the city.

History of Moitozo Park

View from Moitozo Park.

Aerial view of Moitozo Park.

Moitozo Park was officially created and opened to the public in 2003. It was designed to be a green space for everyone in the community to use.

The park is named after the Moitozo family. This family has a long history in San Jose. They are Portuguese-American, meaning their family came from Portugal, specifically from a group of islands called the Azores. The Moitozo family owned a lot of land in this area since the 1920s, and the park honors their connection to the community.

Where to Find Moitozo Park

Moitozo Park is a large, beautiful alameda. An alameda is a special type of park that has many trees planted in rows, often along a path or street. This park is located in North San Jose, right on North 1st Street and Río Robles.

It's easy to get to Moitozo Park! You can walk there from the River Oaks station and Tasman station. These stations are part of the VTA light rail system, which is a type of train that helps people travel around the city.

Images for kids

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  Shops on Rio Robles on the northern side of Moitozo Park.