BAYWOOD BULLETIN JUNE/JULY 2025
- Lisa Diaz Nash
- Jul 16
- 5 min read
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO EVERYONE!
We wish all our neighbors and very happy and SAFE 4th of July with family and friends. Please remember it is ILLEGAL to shoot off fireworks in San Mateo.
San Mateo will hold its annual 4th of July celebration in Central Park. The program and salute to the flag will begin at 11am. A special "Music In The Park" concert will begin at noon.
All Music In The Park concerts this year will happen at Fitzgerald Field (the baseball field) due to the Central Park Playground reconstruction.
Happy 4th!
PARROTT DRIVE & ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS INTERSECTION UPDATE
As the highest priority identified in the Baywood Neighborhood’s Traffic Action Plan, the intersection of Parrott Drive and Alameda de las Pulgas is scheduled for permanent safety improvements. This project will transition current temporary measures into permanent and lasting improvements designed to enhance pedestrian safety.
The project features:
New pavement markings
Improved centerline striping to better support bus movements
New "KEEP CLEAR" markings to improve the connection to Columbia Dr
Reinstallation of second southbound through lane
Pavement coatings to better define pedestrian spaces
Replacement of existing temporary delineators with lower-profile rubberized curbs and surface-mounted flexible posts to enhance aesthetics and provide a more durable treatment for the closed free-right turn areas
Construction will begin the week of July 28 and last for about 1 week. Construction hours will be from 7:30am to 4:30 pm and will include intermittent lane closures.
A postcard was mailed to nearby residents and emails sent to residents who had attended past project meetings or filled out the project’s online survey. Please watch for any updates at www.cityofsanmateo.org/3129/Baywood.
GREAT TURNOUT FOR ST. JOHN'S CEMETERY TOUR; ADD TO SAN MATEO'S DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE!
Thanks to everyone who attended our June 14th tour of St. John's Cemetery. Retired San Mateo Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Canzian and her colleagues brought to life the fascinating history of the San Mateo icons buried there. We will repeat this in future given the "sold out" registration of this tour.In the meantime, there is a great opportunity for YOU to help capture San Mateo's history. The City is inviting everyone to add your memories, photos, and personal reflections to our Digital Time Capsule.
This is a chance to celebrate the people, places, and stories that define our community. Please share your stories and memories of San Mateo!
CENTRAL PARK MUSIC SERIES IS BACK!
“Music In The Park,” one of San Mateo’s favorite events, is back June 26th-August 11th! Every Thursday, 6pm-8pm, at Fitzgerald Field (50 E. 5th Ave.), friends and families will gather to listen to great music and dance You can bring a picnic or buy something from the many food trucks there. Check out the different music styles each week. Make your plans!
VISIT NEW WEEKLY SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET IN DRAEGERS PARKING LOT!
The West Coast Farmers Market has launched its newest location in downtown San Mateo in the former Draeger's Parking Lot at 222 E. 4th Avenue. West Coast Farmers Market offers a curated selection of fresh produce, prepared foods, and food trucks. The market will operate 9am to 2pm every Sunday from now until at least October 2025.
Having a Farmers Market in downtown San Mateo has been a top request from Baywood residents. Please stop by regularly to support our downtown Farmers Market. It will expand or contract based on how many people visit. You have the power to make this a delicious, new addition to our downtown. See you every Sunday at the Farmers Market!
CITYWIDE HISTORIC RESOURCES PROGRAM UPDATE
On June 2nd, City Council approved the development of a citywide Historic Resources Program. This policy update will include the preparation of a citywide Historic Context Statement to provide a narrative about architectural and development trends that have shaped the City and share information about events that are significant to the City’s history.
It also will develop an Historic Resources Ordinance to detail 1) how the City will treat the renovation or demolition of potentially historic buildings in San Mateo; and 2) how an historic district could be designated locally. Council has directed staff to require a community minimum of 50% in any future local historic districts and owner consent before any buildings are deemed individually eligible. There will be online and in-person opportunities throughout the summer and fall for San Mateans to share their views on this.
CENTRAL PARK PLAYGROUND UPDATE
You may have noticed that the Central Park Great Lawn has been fenced off as part of the Central Park Playground Project. While the Playground is under construction, all Central Park events will occur either at Fitzgeral Field (aka the baseball field) or on Central Park’s East Lawns alongside 5th and Laurel Avenues (aka where Leon the Giraffe is).
The Playground Project is expected to take up to 2 years to complete. While this seems a very long time, this is because of the complexity of the project and the need to ensure public safety. Please check in on the City’s project webpage for any updates. This is a good read for anyone interested in the many facets of major City infrastructure projects.
Thanks for your patience while the City works hard to create an amazing space for future generations!
BAYWOOD LAMPS PAINTING
Good news! the City's Public Works team has scheduled the inspection and repainting of street lamps in Baywood this summer.
While many lamps may be just fine, they will be looking to ensure the Baywood street lamps provide both good lighting and attractiveness.
One more way we can make Baywood the best it can be!
230 S. EL CAMINO REAL RESIDENTIAL PROJECT NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
As you may recall, the proposal is to develop an existing vacant lot located on the corner of N. El Camino Real and W 3rd Ave. with a five-story mixed-use building consisting of commercial and residential uses. The proposed building consists of:
28-unit residential condominium including 4 BMR units for moderate income households
1,572 SF of commercial space at the ground level
16 parking stalls at the ground level
A neighborhood meeting was held for 230 S. El Camino Real that you can watch here.
You can track progress for this and all San Mateo development projects at https://cityofsanmateo.org/1176/Whats-Happening-in-Development.
You also can sign up for the City's What's Happening In Development email at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4707/Email-Alerts-News
CITYWIDE YARD SALE JULY 26-27, 2025!
The annual Citywide Yard Sale is back! Join hundreds of residents holding yard sales at their homes, rain or shine. This community event supports the City's Zero Waste goals by encouraging residents to reuse and recycle items no longer needed. Together, we can give a new purpose to unused items!
The yard sale is from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on each of the following days:
Saturday, July 26th
Sunday, July 27th
Sellers may choose to participate on any of the sale days! Online and printed address lists will show which day(s) each participating seller is open.
Shoppers can find yard sale addresses and items for sale on the City's website and on printed maps published a week before the yard sale weekend.
Registration
Registration is live! Registration is free. We encourage you to register before July 21st to guarantee your yard sale on our printed maps.
-> Please visit the registration webpage.
Online registration is preferred, however, if you do not have access to the internet, feel free to stop by City Hall and someone can assist you with the registration.
FREE YARD SALE SIGNS are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Signs will be located outside the city hall main entrance beginning on June 30th, 2025.
Need additional help? Please contact us at yardsale@cityofsanmateo.org
Maps and Address List
View the map or download/print a copy for a list of participating sellers.
Printed copies will also be available inside the City Hall lobby (during business hours).
Donations
Please donate any unwanted and usable items at nearby donation center. The City of San Mateo has a list of organizations that accept donations near or in San Mateo. The County of San Mateo has a Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Guide in case you are interested in learning more about where you can donate throughout the County.
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