Most San Mateo County Park Services are Open

Updated Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Most San Mateo County Park services are currently open. This includes 21 of 24 parks, regional trails, playgrounds and single household use picnic tables. See the list of open San Mateo County Parks, open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drop-in Picnicking
Drop-in picnic sites are open for use by single households only. For your wellbeing and to guard against the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you:
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Bring a reusable table covering for picnic tables
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Bring and use hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes
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Don’t use any areas that are closed or barricaded to support social distancing
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Clean-up when you’re done—dispose of waste in receptacles or take garbage with you and dispose of at home.
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Clean the barbecue area if used
Large group gatherings are not allowed at or around drop-in picnic areas. Visitor centers and other picnic areas not designated for drop-in picnicking remain closed. No barbecues will be allowed on Spare The Air Days.
Pescadero Creek Complex
Pescadero Creek Park and Memorial Park remain closed as Park staff and CALFIRE assess the impacts of the CZU Lightning Complex fire on Pescadero Creek Park and develop plans to repair and restore the area. This effort will take many months to complete. Sam McDonald Park reopened on Wednesday, November 25.
Be Safe
Read the latest message from San Mateo County Parks Director, Nicholas Calderon:
Other Service Closures
All reservations are canceled through April 1, 2021. Reservations are still being accepted for future dates. The reservations phone line at (650) 363-4021 will be available Monday through Thursday to leave messages regarding reservations and cancellations. Park staff will monitor email and phone messages and respond as appropriate in a timely manner.
All events are canceled until further notice. This includes Bicycle Sunday.
The Parks main office in Redwood City is closed until further notice