Incorporated in 1916, Corte Madera is best known today for the two shopping malls that line Highway 101. But the town, translated as “cut wood” in Spanish, has much more going for it than The Village and Town Center, as the malls are named. Besides a 22-acre park with tennis courts, two playgrounds, and recreation equipment, the town also has a historic village square, numerous biking paths and several surrounding open space preserves.
In addition to two malls, Corte Madera is home to many parks that range in size from small neighborhood fields and playgrounds to large areas with tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, and soccer facilities. The area’s commitment to the environment is clear; five preserves border Corte Madera to the South, including Ring Mountain Open Space preserve. The city is also home to the Corte Madera Reserve Sanctuary for Migrating Birds.
Corte Madera City Web Site: www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us
Demographics:
Population (2000) 9,100
Average household income (2000) $92,000
Median home price (December 2007) $1,022,500
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924-0441 |
129 Corte Madera Town Center |
Engineering and Public Works |
927-5057 |
300 Tamalpais Drive |
Fire Department |
927-5077 |
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Library |
924-3515 |
707 Meadowsweet Drive |
Planning Department |
927-5064 |
300 Tamalpais Drive |
Police Dept / Police Chief |
927-5150 |
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Post Office |
800-275-8777 |
7 Pixley Avenue |
Recreation Department |
927-5072 |
498 Tamalpais Drive |
Town Manager |
927-5050 |
300 Tamalpais Drive |
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Pacific Gas & Electric |
800-743-5000 |
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Marin Municipal Water District |
945-1455 |
220 Nellen Avenue |
Mill Valley Refuse Service |
457-9760 |
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Neil Cummins School (K-4) |
927-6965 |
58 Mohawk Drive |
Hall Middle School (5-8) |
927-6978 |
200 Doherty Drive |
Redwood High School (9-12) |
924-6200 |
395 Doherty Drive |
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Lisa Lange (415) 464.3318 