Celebrating & Preserving
San Mateo Park
What's Happening on Your Island
San Mateo Park’s tree-lined streets and landscaped islands are part of what makes our neighborhood special. The volunteer board of the San Mateo Park Neighborhood Association is working in partnership with the City to care for these shared spaces, using funds generously donated by residents.
These projects will support the health of our islands, enhance the beauty of our neighborhood and improve safety by pruning overgrown branches and removing dead limbs.
The descriptions below outline the work planned for each island, and the attached map shows their locations. Questions or comments? Please contact board@sanmateopark.org.
The Park Master Plan - Islands
Island A5
Clark and Hurlingham
Prune the four Italian stone pines to remove deadwood, selectively lighten heavier limbs and
improve clearance over the street. The goal is healthier, well-maintained trees and a more
attractive, cohesive island.
Island A10
W. Bellevue and Hurlingham
Remove ivy by hand, protecting established trees, roots and desirable plants, then add wood-chip mulch. Removing ivy will open up the planting area visually and help support tree health by reducing competition for water and soil nutrients, with care taken not to disturb tree roots.
Island A13
W. Bellevue and Crescent
Remove ivy in manageable sections using hand tools, then mulch the cleared areas. This will give the island a tidier appearance and help support tree health by reducing ivy’s competition for water and soil nutrients. Careful removal will help protect the roots and vegetation that remain.
Island B6
Warren and Costa Rica
Clean up weeds and accumulated landscape debris and install wood-chip mulch around the existing planting. The aim is to refresh the island without replacing its established landscape, keeping mulch clear of tree trunks and plant crowns.
Island B7
Warren and Costa Rica
Refresh the island with general cleanup and a new layer of wood-chip mulch in the designated areas. Removing weeds and loose debris will improve its appearance, while the mulch will help protect exposed soil and reduce weed growth.
Island C15
Clark and Costa Rica
Clean up loose debris and refresh the designated landscape areas with wood-chip mulch. The work will improve the island’s overall appearance and help conserve soil moisture and discourage weeds, with mulch kept clear of existing trees and plant crowns.
Island C19
W. Poplar and Costa Rica
Remove loose debris and install wood-chip mulch throughout the designated landscape areas. The intended outcome is a more consistent, cared-for appearance and better soil coverage, while maintaining clear space around trees and existing plants.
Help care for the Park we share!
Future island improvements depend on the continued generosity of our neighbors. Please
consider a donation to support the next round of projects. Click donate button below to contribute.