San Mateo Arboretum Society — Local services in San Mateo

My wife and I were married at the San Mateo Arboretum in June of 2019, it just occurred to me I should post a review! We were very happy with the venue, we had the wedding out in the garden with about 52 people. We used the Pump House to stage things, and had the buffet tables outside. We were able to bring in a catering truck with a pizza oven, and the caterer provided the servers to stage the food and serve the drinks. Our contact helped us with the logistics and was there for the event, when there was an issue with another event in the park blocking the access she quickly worked it out with them and got the path cleared. There are some limitations to work with: no real kitchen for cooking, no dishwashing, and the interior would be cramped for 45 people, so hope for clear weather and bring a mobile caterer. Don't expect to play really loud music or have a big dance party on the grass. But for a small low-key wedding the garden is fantastic, and makes a wonderful backdrop. The price is very affordable, and we were able to book it with 4 months notice, so it was a very good option for us... Highly recommended if it...

Great place to purchase plants and help support the city's horticultural non-profit society. They are only open Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday to the public. Plants are propagated by donated clipping and plants. Prices are really reasonable at $2 for a 4 in pot and $3 for a 1 gallon outdoor plant. They also sell houseplants and orchids in the two greenhouses, native California plants and hummingbird and butterfly specific plants in the nursery.

San Mateo Arboretum Society is inside Central Park in the old Kohl's Pumphouse right across from the Rose Garden. You can also rent the place for...

Open 11am-2pm every weekend. 11-1 in winter months. Masks required. Great place to buy plants and to spend time to just enjoy the gardens. This non-profit has hundreds of members and 50 unpaid volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain many of the gardens in San Mateo Central Park. All proceeds from the sale of plants are used for park plant care and garden maintenance. Their mission is to educate the community about...