Parking & Directions

Overhead View of Civic Campus

Library | Parks and Recreation Center

Located at 901 Civic Campus Way at the intersection of El Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue, the Library | Parks & Recreation Center sits within the City’s Civic Campus and is accessible by car, transit, bike, and foot.

 

Driving Directions

From US-101 (North or South):
  • Exit toward I-380 / El Camino Real
  • Continue north on El Camino Real
  • Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue → immediate left onto Civic Campus Way
From I-280 (South):
  • Take I-380 East
  • Exit at El Camino Real
  • Turn right onto El Camino Real 
  • Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue → immediate left onto Civic Campus Way
From I-280 (North):
  • Exit at Westborough Boulevard
  • Turn left onto Westborough Boulevard
  • Continue across El Camino Real
  • Turn left onto Civic Campus Way

 

Parking

  • Free, 4-hour parking is available at the Library | Parks & Recreation Center, with reserved spots for handicap vehicles, energy efficient vehicles, short term parking, and six electric vehicle chargers

  • There is also a small parking garage with additional handicap parking spots under the building

Overflow Parking: Municipal Services Building (MSB)
  • Additional parking is available in the underground garage at the Municipal Services Building (33 Arroyo Drive), directly across El Camino Real, as well as on the street.
  • This location is used regularly during peak hours, large programs, and events
  • Signalized crosswalks on El Camino Real provide pedestrian access between MSB and the Civic Campus
  • Pedestrian entrance on El Camino Real
Important:
  • No overnight parking
  • Do not use Safeway or Pacific Market for overflow parking
  • 3–5 minute walk from Municipal Services Building to the Library | Parks & Recreation Center entrance

Public Transportation

Free Shuttle (South City Shuttle)
  • Free weekday shuttle service operated by the City
  • Stops along El Camino Real near the Civic Campus
  • Connects key locations including:
    • South San Francisco BART
    • City Hall & downtown areas

SAMTrans

Several SamTrans routes serve stops along El Camino Real, within a short walk of the Library:
Nearby stops (example):
  • El Camino Real & Arroyo Dr
  • El Camino Real & South San Francisco BART

BART

Nearest station:
From BART:
  • Transfer to SamTrans or the free weekday shuttle
  • Bike or walk via Centennial Way Trail

Biking & Walking

  • Direct access via the Centennial Way Trail
  • Connects nearby BART stations to the Civic Campus
  • Bike racks available on-site

Accessibility

  • ADA-accessible parking and entrances
  • Transit, pedestrian, and bike routes connect directly to the facility
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