Central Park, San Mateo
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Facts and practical information
Central Park is the first public park in San Mateo, California, a 16.5-acre urban park bounded by El Camino Real, 5th Avenue, Laurel Avenue and 9th Avenue. It was established via a 1922 bond measure of US$80,000 to purchase the land originally owned by Charles B. Polhemus, and currently hosts a baseball field, tennis courts, sculptures, playground, Japanese tea garden, recreation center, miniature train, rose garden and the San Mateo Arboretum. ()
Elevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°33'47"N, 122°19'23"W
Address
50 E 5th AveNorth Central San Mateo (Downtown San Mateo)San Mateo 94401-4107
Contact
+1 650-522-7440
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeSan Mateo Drive & 4th Avenue 2 min walk
- Calculate route4th Avenue & Ellsworth Avenue 2 min walk
- Calculate routeEl Camino Real & 5th Avenue 4 min walk
- Calculate routeEl Camino Real & 4th Avenue 4 min walk
- Calculate routeSan Mateo 9 min walk
- Calculate routeHayward Park 26 min walk
Day trips
Central Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia, Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo Arboretum, Draper University.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Central Park?
Nearby attractions include Draper University, San Mateo (2 min walk), San Mateo Arboretum, San Mateo (5 min walk), Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo (8 min walk).
How to get to Central Park by public transport?
The nearest stations to Central Park:
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Bus
- San Mateo Drive & 4th Avenue • Lines: 250 (2 min walk)
- 4th Avenue & Ellsworth Avenue • Lines: 295 (2 min walk)
Train
- San Mateo (9 min walk)
- Hayward Park (26 min walk)
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