Hayward Park San Mateo Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Mateo neighborhood guide
Hayward Park is former estate land of Alvinza Hayward, a mining millionaire whose large Victorian house later became the Peninsula Hotel in 1908. The hotel burned in 1920. Hayward's Addition was subdivided in 1904, and the area from 10th to 16th Avenues between El Camino Real and the railroad was laid out in 1907 as Hayward Park Subdivision Number 3.
On the old hotel site, just south of Central Park, the Glazenwood Historic District holds Spanish Colonial Revival homes from the early 1920s, with stucco pillars at the entries that are remnants of the hotel gates. The city council designated it a historic district. The neighborhood also has its own Caltrain stop, Hayward Park station on Concar Drive, close to Highway 92.
Hayward Park is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Mateo map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Former Alvinza Hayward estate and Peninsula Hotel site
- Glazenwood Historic District of early 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival homes
- Hayward Park Caltrain station on Concar Drive
- Directly south of Central Park
- Hayward Square Park on South B Street
Homes and Streets
Homes here date mostly from the 1900s through the 1920s, with later infill. Glazenwood, bounded by Palm Avenue, B Street and Ninth and Tenth Avenues, is known for Spanish Colonial Revival homes with arched windows, tile work and wrought iron. Elsewhere you will find bungalows and cottages on a regular grid, and the 1989 city survey noted Queen Anne bungalows nearby.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Getting Around
Hayward Park Caltrain station is on Concar Drive, and San Mateo station downtown is close as well. Highway 92 runs along the south side, with El Camino Real to the west and Highway 101 a few minutes east.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hayward Park FAQ
Where is Hayward Park in San Mateo?
Hayward Park is former estate land of Alvinza Hayward, a mining millionaire whose large Victorian house later became the Peninsula Hotel in 1908. The hotel burned in 1920.
What are homes like in Hayward Park?
Homes here date mostly from the 1900s through the 1920s, with later infill. Glazenwood, bounded by Palm Avenue, B Street and Ninth and Tenth Avenues, is known for Spanish Colonial Revival homes with arched windows, tile work and wrought iron.
What public schools are near Hayward Park?
Public schools near Hayward Park include Sunnybrae Elementary School (grades TK-5), Borel Middle School (grades 6-8) and Aragon High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
What parks are near Hayward Park?
Parks and open space near Hayward Park include Central Park and Hayward Square Park.
How do I get around from Hayward Park?
Hayward Park Caltrain station is on Concar Drive, and San Mateo station downtown is close as well. Highway 92 runs along the south side, with El Camino Real to the west and Highway 101 a few minutes east.
How can I find homes for sale in Hayward Park?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of San Mateo, San Mateo Daily Journal, Wikipedia, Caltrain, San Mateo-Foster City School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.