- Ranked #2 for parks in San Mateo
- japanese tea garden
- picnics
- southwest corner
- pancake breakfast
- playground
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- Central Park is San Mateo's signature park. The Japanese Tea Garden is one of the finest in CA & was designed by Nagao Sakurai. Make sure to visit in late winter or early spring; Cherry blossoms bloom
- Contemplate the simplicity of life in the Japanese garden, stop to smell the roses in the rose garden, play sports in the Green, run around on the little preschool playground or kids playground.
- Don RhoadesAugust 5, 2010All 3 kids wore themselves out at this well-equipped park. Solid fun for all! Tour the Japanese Tea Garden for a nice stroll after playing.
- The large round common near the playground is a great place for Frisbee, tossing the football, kicking around a soccer ball. It's a great space.
- Sabina HuqMarch 31, 2013Eggstravaganza in Central Park today. Pancake Breakfast, 6 different Egg Hunts, Art & Games, a Bunny Patch (1-3 year olds), a Community Parade, and free entertainment all day long. Come enjoy the fun.
- So relaxing sitting on a bench watching all the activity~ kids playing, doggies walking, and birds singing. Beautiful park!!!
- Eric ChanMarch 10, 2013There is more than meets the eye for this park. Wander and explore the many different parts of this downtown space.
- I love to go out at the park. I usually see the fishes at the Japanese Tea Gardens.
- Catherine M. 🍷November 18, 2012The mini train typically runs year-round on Sat & Sun 11-3 and everyday from June 15 to August 15 (weather permitting) 11-3. Call to check. Read more
- Be sure to check out the fishes in beautiful Japanese Tea Garden.
- David TerrellSeptember 25, 2010Looking for restrooms? One is by the southwest corner playground and the other is at the north end between the baseball diamond and tennis courts.
- Craig VillamorOctober 4, 2009The San Mateo Arboretum is tucked in the southwest corner of the park and offers excellent prices on plants Sunday mornings.
- A.K. ShamMay 23, 2012Avoid going here during after school hours (5pm-night). Annoying high schoolers think they can pick up older women here for some reason.
- Simon FosterJanuary 17, 2010Speak to an arborist in the Japanese Tea Garden then high five the conductor on the little train. Read more
- Dont miss the cute little 1960's ere Japanese garden with a coy pond - free.
- Escape the fog and head to Central Park with the kids and a picnic. Various weekends they can ride a minature train next to the playground.