San Mateo County Parks

San Mateo County Parks Discover San Mateo County's rugged tidepools, lush mountain forests, remote campsites, and sunny picnic sites!

It’s and at San Mateo County Parks we have over 190 miles of trails for you to explore! Don’t want to hike alone? Join...
06/06/2026

It’s and at San Mateo County Parks we have over 190 miles of trails for you to explore!

Don’t want to hike alone? Join us from now until October on the first Saturday of each month (except in July) to participate in our Take A Hike Program! Parks we plan to visit in the following months include Sam McDonald Park, Crystal Springs Regional Trail, San Bruno Mountain Park, Edgewood Park, and Devil’s Slide Trial. We hope to see you out there!
More information about the Take A Hike program can be found on the San Mateo County Parks webpage.

Notice: Crystal Springs Regional Trail ClosuresClosure on San Andreas Segment, June 4On Thursday, June 4, the southern d...
06/03/2026

Notice: Crystal Springs Regional Trail Closures
Closure on San Andreas Segment, June 4
On Thursday, June 4, the southern dirt portion of the San Andreas segment of Crystal Springs Regional Trail will be closed while tree work is being performed. Through-traffic can go around the closure via the sidewalk on Skyline Blvd.

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲🌄Pedal through parks and explore the trails that allow bicycles across San Mateo County Parks....
06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲🌄

Pedal through parks and explore the trails that allow bicycles across San Mateo County Parks.

Find bike‑friendly routes and regulations:
https://www.smcgov.org/parks/list

Exploring Plankton & Friends at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve!At Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Visitor CenterSaturday, June 13, ...
06/02/2026

Exploring Plankton & Friends at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve!

At Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Visitor Center
Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friends of Fitzgerald Volunteer Naturalists invite you to explore plankton collected in Pillar Point Harbor and dock organisms collected on pier pilings there. See microscopic plankton and learn about their role in the health of marine ecosystems, and the importance of plankton to life on earth! View limpets and candy-striped worms and skeleton shrimp up close! See colonial bryozoans and tunicates up close! Connect plankton to the great whales that roam the oceans! Join for some hands-on fun!

Some Wild Mushrooms are Deadly!2026 has continued to see substantial fruiting of the deadly Death Cap and Western Destro...
05/30/2026

Some Wild Mushrooms are Deadly!

2026 has continued to see substantial fruiting of the deadly Death Cap and Western Destroying Angel mushrooms throughout California, including San Mateo County Parks. Mushroom foraging is not allowed in our parks and we urge you not to pick and eat any wild mushrooms during this high-risk season.
Poisonous Death Cap mushrooms and Western Destroying Angel mushrooms, both of which are easily mistaken for mushrooms that look safe to eat, can cause severe liver damage and death. No amount of cooking, boiling or drying makes these mushrooms safe. These mushrooms are often found near trees such as oaks and pines and also pose a risk to pets that may ingest them while outdoors.

https://www.smcgov.org/parks/news/do-not-pick-or-eat-wild-mushrooms

Do you love nature and sharing the outdoors with others? Join the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Park next Naturalist...
05/29/2026

Do you love nature and sharing the outdoors with others? Join the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Park next Naturalist Docent Training Cohort beginning this August!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers available weekday mornings and other times to help connect visitors and students with the natural and cultural history of the park through guided walks, school programs, and public education opportunities.
As a Naturalist Docent, you’ll:
Learn about local plants, wildlife, ecology, and history
Receive hands-on training and mentorship
Become part of a passionate volunteer community
Help inspire curiosity and stewardship in visitors of all ages
No previous experience is necessary — just an interest in learning and a love of the outdoors. Email [email protected] for more info!

Notice: Crystal Springs Regional Trail Annual Closures for Mowing, June 2026 Dryer weather allows San Mateo County Parks...
05/28/2026

Notice: Crystal Springs Regional Trail Annual Closures for Mowing, June 2026

Dryer weather allows San Mateo County Parks to perform annual mowing along Crystal Springs Regional Trail, to reduce wildfire risks, control invasive plants, and enhance recreation. In June the following sections of the trail will be closed while this work is performed:
June 9–12 - Sawyer Camp Segment will be closed from its north gate at Hillcrest Blvd to its south gate at Crystal Springs Rd.
June 16 & 17 - San Andreas Segment will be closed from its north gate at San Bruno Ave to its south gate at Hillcrest Blvd.
June 18 & 29 - South of Crystal Springs Dam will be closed from the gate at Crystal Springs Rd southward 1.2 miles.

05/27/2026

Nesting Update from the cliffs of Devil’s Slide! These juvenile falcons are now fully fledged and ready for action! Be on the lookout for these speedy fighter pilots as you hike past the southern cliffs of Devil’s Slide!

Photo Credit: Rob Cala

May is Forest Health Month! At Pescadero Creek County Park, crews have been working hard to implement ecologically resto...
05/26/2026

May is Forest Health Month! At Pescadero Creek County Park, crews have been working hard to implement ecologically restorative forest health and fuels reduction treatments on approximately 541 acres. General treatments include mechanical mastication and handwork, which will reduce the density of understory vegetation, ladder fuels, and dead, dying and diseased trees to improve biodiversity and resiliency against wildfire, drought, pests, and climate change. So far over 60 acres of the project have been completed! You can see the progress with the before and after images of work throughout the park.

This project is funded by a CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant and is implemented in partnership with the San Mateo Resource Conservation District and San Mateo County Parks. For more information about the project: https://www.smcgov.org/parks/pcp-climate-habitat-resiliency

Today is and we encourage you to search for one of our Junior Ranger Booklets at the following locations to help young...
05/24/2026

Today is and we encourage you to search for one of our Junior Ranger Booklets at the following locations to help young explorers discover the hidden treasures of San Mateo County Parks! Each booklet contains an activity that challenges you to find different plants and animals throughout the park! Booklets can be found at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Memorial Park, Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, San Bruno Mountain and San Pedro Valley Park.
Turn in a completed booklet for a fun park pin! Complete 5 booklets to receive the shiny gold junior ranger badge! Happy hunting!

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455 County Ctr, Fl 4th
Redwood City, CA
94063

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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