The Parks of San Carlos: Cedar Park

March 6, 2009

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The Parks of San Carlos” is an occasional series that will highlight each of the great parks and trails that we have in here San Carlos.   My wife Patty and I (along with our dog Maggie) will be checking out each and every one of the 15 or so parks in San Carlos and bringing them alive in these pages.

This week…Cedar Park.

Cedar Park

Have you ever found that Burton Park can sometimes get be a little too crazy for you and your toddlers?  Some days during peak park hours, the playground equipment is packed with kids, and it can make for a less than relaxing experience. So if you're looking for a quieter, out-of-the-way park with a good playground,  Cedar Park might fit the bill.

Where is it?

Cedar Park is located just inside the San Carlos/Belmont border on, of all streets, Cedar Avenue. Here's a map for your reference:


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The Details…

Cedar Park is one of the smaller parks in San Carlos, as it occupies only 2/3 of an acre.   But that's actually part of what makes it attractive.   Since it's on the smaller side and relatively unknown, this park isn't usually all that busy.    The playground equipment is relatively new, and is similar to what you'll find at Burton Park…

Cedar Park Playground

Cedar Park Playground

There's also a full-sized basketball court that looks as if it could handle a good pick-up game:

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Cedar Park Basketball Court

Even though the park is a little “out-of-the-way,” it's still only a few blocks from the northern stretch of downtown San Carlos. So it's a snap to grab a sandwich at the Bullpen Deli or a coffee at Starbucks, and within a few minutes you're enjoying a quiet lunch break outdoors.

View from the Street

Cedar Park (from the street)

Things to know before you go…

  1. There are no bathrooms at this park, so “go before you go..” 🙂
  2. Dogs are OK, but must be kept out of the playground area and on a leash.
  3. Downtown San Carlos is only a few blocks away, so getting food for your picnic is a snap.

Have fun!

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