Parkside San Mateo Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Mateo neighborhood guide
Parkside sits on the east side of San Mateo along Marina Lagoon, the former Seal Slough. The lagoon was diked and dredged in the early 1950s as a flood control basin and recreation area, and today it winds about four and a half miles through San Mateo and into Foster City. In the Parkside stretch, single family homes line its southern and western banks. The city uses the lagoon for sailing, rowing, swimming and power boating.
Parkside Aquatic Park on the lagoon has a sandy swimming beach, picnic tables, a play area and boating. Bayside Joinville Park on Kehoe Avenue adds a public pool, tennis and pickleball courts, ball fields and a dog park. Parkside Montessori, a district school, is in the neighborhood, and Bridgepointe shopping is just across the lagoon. Highway 92 runs along the south edge.
Parkside is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Mateo map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Homes along Marina Lagoon, the former Seal Slough
- Parkside Aquatic Park beach for swimming and boating
- Public pool at Bayside Joinville Park
- Parkside Montessori in the neighborhood
- Bridgepointe shopping just across the lagoon
Homes and Streets
Homes are mostly mid century single family houses on level lots, with some lots backing onto the lagoon. Expect one and two story homes, many updated over the years, on streets that curve to follow the water. Bayside Joinville Park and Parkside Aquatic Park give the neighborhood two large public open spaces within a few blocks.
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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 a short drive west. Highway 92 runs along the south side and Highway 101 along the west, with Norfolk Street and East Third Avenue as main local roads.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Parkside FAQ
Where is Parkside in San Mateo?
Parkside sits on the east side of San Mateo along Marina Lagoon, the former Seal Slough. The lagoon was diked and dredged in the early 1950s as a flood control basin and recreation area, and today it winds about four and a half miles through San Mateo and into Foster City.
What are homes like in Parkside?
Homes are mostly mid century single family houses on level lots, with some lots backing onto the lagoon. Expect one and two story homes, many updated over the years, on streets that curve to follow the water.
What public schools are near Parkside?
Public schools near Parkside include Parkside Montessori (grades Elementary), Bayside Academy (grades K-8), Bowditch 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 Parkside?
Parks and open space near Parkside include Parkside Aquatic Park, Bayside Joinville Park and Pool and Marina Lagoon.
How do I get around from Parkside?
Hayward Park Caltrain station is a short drive west. Highway 92 runs along the south side and Highway 101 along the west, with Norfolk Street and East Third Avenue as main local roads.
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Wikipedia, City of San Mateo, San Mateo-Foster City School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.