San Mateo Arboretum

101 9th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401-4202

Telephone (650) 579-0536

Peninsula resident and garden enthusiast Marion Panaretos founded the San Mateo Arboretum Society in 1974.  Because of her own love of gardens, Mrs. Panaretos recognized the importance of protecting the botanical aspects of San Mateo's Central Park, and also the Kohl Pumphouse.   The San Mateo Arboretum Society continues today as a “member and volunteer powered” organization dedicated to the preservation of San Mateo’s rich horticultural heritage.  Over 200 members and approximately 75 regular volunteers currently participate in this effort.  Our mission is to: -  Encourage interest in gardening -  Collect and propagate diverse plant species -  Educate the community on horticultural subjects -  Support Central Park and maintain the Rose Garden Our work is performed primarily from the historic Kohl Pump House area in Central Park, in downtown San Mateo.