College Park, San Jose Explained

College Park
Settlement Type:Neighborhood of San Jose
Pushpin Map:United States San Jose
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within San Jose
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Santa Clara
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:San Jose
Coordinates:37.341°N -121.9203°W

College Park is a historic neighborhood of Central San Jose, California, located within the greater district of The Alameda.

History

The area has been called College Park since 1871, when the University of the Pacific built its campus in the area. The University existed in San Jose until 1923, when it moved to Stockton, California.

When University of the Pacific left College Park, Bellarmine College Preparatory took over its former campus.

Transportation

Caltrain rail stations:

Notable people

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