Waverly Park was once orchards, and some backyards in this upscale area still nurture a gnarled apricot or plum tree. Today, this is an area of single-family homes known for stability and friendliness. Waverly Park celebrates each Independence Day with a party in Cooper Park, near the center of the neighborhood.
Bryant Avenue forms the southern boundary of Waverly Park. Grant Road is the west edge, Sleeper Avenue is the boundary on the north, and the West Valley Freeway is the east boundary. The zip code for Waverly Park is 94040.
The houses of Waverly Park are California Ranchers. They are consistent in style, and all have well tended yards, mature landscaping, and trees. No major streets cross through this quiet area, where the first substantial development began in the 1970s.
Local shopping is abundant near Waverly Park, and nearby El Camino Real offers a variety of shops. Mountain’s View Castro Street neighborhood, a lively shopping and dining area, is less than two miles away.
Near San Francisco Bay is Shoreline Amphitheater, a huge entertainment venue. Waverly Park residents are entitled to buy tickets to most events one day earlier than the public. When there’s no show on, the park surrounding the amphitheater is a great place play golf, watch shore birds, walk, bike, or picnic.
Closer to home, Cooper Park hosts tennis courts, ball fields, and plenty of open space. The Stevens Creek Trail is easily accessed from Sleeper Street, at the north end of Waverly Park. This paved biking and walking trail is a handy place to walk the dog.
Commuting from Waverly Place is easy, with almost immediate access to the West Valley Freeway. Commuters can also catch both the train and the light rail at Castro Street station for an eco-friendly trip to work.