Central Park San Mateo

San Mateo’s Central Park

Central Park in San Mateo has something for everyone. Picnic grounds, playground, train, baseball/softball field, Japanese Tea Garden, Arboretum Society and tennis courts are just some of the amenities you’ll find.

Where is Central Park?

Central Park is bordered by 5th Ave and 9th Ave and Laurel Ave and El Camino Real in San Mateo, CA.

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Central Park has several playgrounds with all sorts of equipment. Slides, monkey bars, play structures and plenty of space for the kids to run around. There are also plenty of benches and open space for parents and, of course, dogs.

On the weekends, kids can ride a train for $1.50 per ride and get a snow cone. Obviously during the week the park is much less busy than on weekends, but there is still enough to do for everyone to stay pretty spread out.

Parties and Picnics?

There are several picnic tables and BBQ pits at the San Mateo Rotary Picnic Grove located just inside the gates on the El Camino Real and 9th Ave side. On the weekends these tables do fill up fast so get there early to make sure you get a table.

San Mateo Japanese Tea Garden

A unique addition to San Mateo’s Central Park is the Japanese Tea Garden, which is open from 10am – 4pm on weekdays and 11am – 4pm on weekends. There are beautiful plants, and most importantly for kids, large fish in the pond that they like to watch.

Check out my slide show of what you can expect to see at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Mateo’s Central Park.

Tennis Courts

Public tennis courts are located on the 5th Ave side of the Park.

Baseball/Softball Field

A full baseball/softball field is located on the 5th Ave side of the park. Adult night softball leagues and kids’ little league teams play in this park, which has grandstands for people to watch.

Getting Hungry?

If you get hungry while you’re at the park, you can head over to the snack bar, which is right outside the baseball field. You can also go right across the street to Downtown San Mateo where you’ll find restaurants, coffee and sandwich shops.

Take a Tour of San Mateo’s Central Park

Check out my slide show of San Mateo’s Central Park. You can also check out our Central Park Photo Gallery on Facebook. Have a picture you’d like to add? Upload it on our Living Well in San Mateo Facebook page.

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Raymond Stoklosa, Chela Stoklosa and Rebecca Williamson are Realtors with The RayChel Realty Group specializing in Santa Clara and San Mateo Real Estate.