Tiburon
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Town of Tiburon
Belvedere/Tiburon Recreation
Overview
Spanish adventurers called it Punta de Tiburon: “Shark
Point.” Tiburon was once a working-class railroad town.
Today it is a trendy, wealthy community with tennis and yacht
clubs. Many homes have views of San Francisco Bay, Richardson
Bay and Mount Tamalpais.
Adjacent to Tiburon is Belvedere, which means “beautiful
view” in Italian. One of the smallest and wealthiest
cities in the Bay Area, it is surrounded on all sides by breathtaking
vistas. Mount Tamalpais, Richardson Bay to the west, Angel
Island and the Tiburon hills to the north and east, and the
San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate and Bay bridges to the
south can all be seen from Belvedere. The two towns share
the downtown business district.
Tiburon has a moderately sized population encompassing all
ages. The well-educated townspeople work in managerial, technical,
and sales positions. Belvedere has a small population. Almost
three-quarters of residents are over 35. The populace is homogeneous,
married, and most often university trained.
Schools
The Reed Union School District (RUSD) is an elementary district
serving the southern Marin communities of Belvedere, Tiburon
and a portion of East Corte Madera. The three school sites
are located in Tiburon: Reed School (K-2); Bel Aire School
for grades 3, 4 and 5; and Del Mar Middle School for grades
6, 7 and 8. RUSD students are in the Tamalpais Union High
School District and usually attend Redwood High School.
Parks & Recreation
Blackie’s Pasture along Tiburon Boulevard is a former
pasture that now includes a walking/biking trail and playgrounds,
as well as soccer fields and a gazebo. There are several
public tennis courts. Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Department
offers plenty of youth programs. The Belvedere is home to
the Corinthian Yacht Club. Tiburon is a great dining town
and tourist attraction with restaurants offering a wide variety
of food and ambience. Good boutique shopping and annual entertainment
events abound.
Demographics
Population (as of 2000 Census): Tiburon 8,666, Belvedere 2,125
Median age: Tiburon 45.4 years, Belvedere 52.7
Percentage of Married Households: Tiburon 55.33%, Belvedere
62.45%
Percentage of Families (with children): Tiburon 27.75%, Belvedere
23.95%
Sources: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau
Weather
Tiburon and Belvedere are right on the water and subject to
fog, so they are cooler than the inland cities with average
temperatures ranging from 40 to 74 degrees.
Approximate distance from the Golden Gate Bridge is 10 miles.
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City of Tiburon
Belvedere and Tiburon Recreation
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