Novato began as Rancho de Novato, a Spanish land grant given in 1839 to Fernando Feliz, but its roots are far deeper. Olompali State Historical Park just north of the city is where a panorama of history unfolds in a single afternoon. It's named for a key Miwok settlement, the location of the only battle of the Bear Flag Revolt leading to California's statehood, the setting for Marin's first formal garden, and a hippie commune in the 1960s. In recent history, Novato's latest additions include Fireman's Fund headquarters, the county's largest employer; the huge Vintage Oaks shopping mall; Hamilton Field, where a residential and retail complex is under development; and the Buck Center Research in Aging.
What to See
Olompali State Historical Park, where Miwok Indians traded in 500 A.D. and the Grateful Dead got back to nature in the 60s, has great hiking trails and is a few miles north on U.S. 101. There is a 139-acre park just west of the city with a nature trail, softball, volleyball and fishing (on the park's Stafford Lake). And, with a population of 49,000, Novato has a wealth of restaurants, stores and services available.
Novato Web Site: http://www.cityofnovato.org/
Demographics:
Population (2000) 47,630
Average household income (2000) $80,900
Median home price (December 2007) $750,750
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897-1164 |
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City Clerk, Council, Manager |
897-4311 |
901 Sherman Avenue |
Community Development |
897-4341 |
901 Sherman Avenue |
Fire Department |
389-4130 |
7025 Redwood Boulevard |
Administration |
892-1513 |
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Inspection |
898-6110 |
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Novato Community Hospital |
897-3111 |
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Library |
898-1141 |
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Parks and Rec/Youth Commission |
897-4323 |
917 Sherman Avenue |
Police Dept.—Non-Emergency |
897-4361 |
909 Machin Avenue |
Post Office |
800-275-8777 |
1537 S. Novato Boulevard |
Senior Citizens |
897-4323 |
917 Sherman Avenue |
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Utilities |
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Pacific Gas & Electric |
800-743-5000 |
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North Marin Water District |
897-4133 |
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Novato Disposal Service |
897-4177 |
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Schools |
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Hamilton School (K-6) |
883-4691 |
601 Bolling Dr., Hamilton AFB |
Loma Verde School (K-5) |
883-4681 |
399 Alameda De La Roma |
Lu Sutton School (K-6) |
897-3196 |
1800 Center Road |
Lynwood School (K-6) |
897-4161 |
1320 Lynwood Drive. |
Olive School (K-6) |
897-2131 |
629 Plum Street |
Pleasant Valley School (K-5) |
897-5104 |
755 Sutro Avenue |
Rancho School (K-5) |
897-3101 |
1430 Johnson Street |
San Ramon School (K-5) |
897-1196 |
45 San Ramon Way |
San Jose Middle School (6-8) |
883-7831 |
100 Sunset Parkway |
Sinaloa Middle School (6-8) |
897-2111 |
2045 Vineyard Road |
North Marin High School (9-12) |
892-8733 |
720 Diablo Avenue |
Novato High School |
898-2125 |
625 Arthur Street |
San Marin High School |
898-2121 |
15 San Marin Drive |
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Lisa Lange (415) 464.3318 