A HIDDEN GEM

Join us at one of our public events or rent the grounds for your own special celebration.

Events — Education — Participation

Upcoming Events
Open Sunday
Jul 13
Open Sunday

On Open Sundays, the Garden Center grounds are open to the public for walk in visits, and plants are available for purchase. Please bring the family (dogs on leash ok) to see the gardens and enjoy our quiet little oasis in San Mateo.

Open Sunday
Aug 10
Open Sunday

On Open Sundays, the Garden Center grounds are open to the public for walk in visits, and plants are available for purchase. Please bring the family (dogs on leash ok) to see the gardens and enjoy our quiet little oasis in San Mateo.

A welcome sign to the Garden Center.

CREATE
ENCOURAGE
PRESERVE

The San Mateo Garden Center creates, encourages, and preserves the beauty in the community by promoting educational activities and sharing garden knowledge.

Our Clubs
A volunteer board at the Garden Center

PARTICIPATE

Participation is key to our success. The San Mateo Garden Center is a volunteer managed and run non-profit organization providing a remarkable community resource with a strong commitment to education.

Participate
The Gazebo with some plants with red fruit in the foreground.

THE FULFILLMENT OF A DREAM

Since 1975, the San Mateo Garden Center has provided a special place for people to come together to enjoy nature and celebrate special events. It has become both a club house and a garden sanctuary to delight all who walk through its gates.

Our History
 

SAN MATEO GARDEN CENTER

605 Parkside Way
San Mateo, CA 94403

We are located near the NE corner of Beresford Park