Burlingame, California

Burlingame is a city located in San Mateo County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,158.

City of Trees

Burlingame is known as the 'City of Trees' due to the amount of trees within the city (18,000 public trees). Most residential properties have trees owned and protected by the city on their public right of way.

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In addition the city has many parks and Eucalyptus groves that add to the overall tree numbers.

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Washington Park

Washington Park with Burlingame Avenue at its eastern edge, Burlingame High School at its western edge, and the Caltrain line at its southern edge is the oldest park

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in Burlingame. It was originally part of the Gunst Estate, and some of the existing large trees within the park were part of this estate.

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