French Park Houses for Sale

French Park in San Luis Obispo is a neighborhood centered around the 10-acre E.A. French Park, which features basketball, tennis, and newly popular pickleball courts. The park also includes a playground, barbecue area, and walking trails that connect to the nearby 5-acre Islay Park, which offers additional recreational facilities and access to Islay Hill Open Space. Residents can enjoy a short hike to the peak of Islay Hill for panoramic views of San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley. The neighborhood's north end is home to Marigold Shopping Center, which includes a Vons grocery store, CVS, and Big 5 Sporting Goods, along with dining options like Shalimar and Kumi Ko. Just west, Rod & Hammer’s offers a dog-friendly patio with house-made brews and whiskeys, and nearby Edna Valley wineries such as Tolosa are known for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Downtown SLO, a few miles away, provides a variety of boutiques and popular retailers. The San Luis Coastal Unified School District serves the area, with highly rated schools including Los Ranchos Elementary, Laguna Middle, and San Luis Obispo High, which is noted for its performing arts academy. The neighborhood is bordered by State Route 227, with Highway 101 about 3 miles west, and the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport nearby. Homes in French Park, built between the 1980s and early 2000s, include single-level, split-level, and two-story new traditional styles, often featuring Craftsman or Spanish architectural details. The area is known for its larger lot sizes, mature trees, and wider streets with sidewalks.