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San Mateo County Parks News

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Most Parks, Trails & Drop-in Picnic Sites, and Playgrounds Re-open

After complete closure due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire, San Mateo County Parks have returned to Phase II of the COVID-19 park management plan, which includes reopening most parks, trails, drop-in picnic sites, parking lots, playgrounds, and restrooms. Learn more »

For notices on closures and other advisories see Park Advisories »

Additional Drop-in Picnic Sites Open at Select Parks

Drop-in Picnic Site Guidelines
San Mateo County Parks is opening additional drop-in picnic areas in seven parks for use by single households and small household groups.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Additional Drop-in Picnic Sites Open at Select Parks

Reserve Memorial Family Camping Sites Starting Nov 29

Memorial Park will reopen its family campsites for overnight camping on May 28, 2021. Beginning November 29, 2020 reservations can be made online or by calling the reservation number.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Reserve Memorial Family Camping Sites Starting Nov 29

New Playground Unveiled at Moss Beach Park

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, the playground at Moss Beach Park reopened, marking the finish of a two-year project to improve and expand the beloved but aging Moss Beach playground.... View more at Parks DepartmentView New Playground Unveiled at Moss Beach Park

San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Nov 30

The Board of Trustees for the San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan will hold their annual meeting remotely on Monday, November 30th. Learn how to participate.... View more at Parks DepartmentView San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Nov 30

Flood Park Landscape Plan Notice of Determination Posted

Following the Nov 10 Board of Supervisors approval of the Flood Park Landscape Plan, San Mateo County Parks has posted a Notice of Determination in accordance with CEQA guidelines.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Flood Park Landscape Plan Notice of Determination Posted

Take the Quarry Park Pump Track Survey

Pump Track
Now through November 20, state your preferences for the new Quarry Park pump track by taking the Pump Track Survey.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Take the Quarry Park Pump Track Survey

RFP for On-Call Wildfire Vegetation Management Services

Vegetation Management RFP
We are currently calling  for bids for on-call contracts for wildfire-related vegetation management services and/or large-scale tree removal and heavy equipment services. ... View more at Parks DepartmentView RFP for On-Call Wildfire Vegetation Management Services

Solar System to Scale Hike

Solar System to Scale Hike at San Bruno Mountain
At San Bruno Mountain Park, walk from the Sun to the eight planets in its orbit with educational panels about each planet along the way.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Solar System to Scale Hike

All Playgrounds Open on Saturday, Nov 7

Moss Beach Playground
As of Saturday, November 7, San Mateo County Parks will have reopened all of its playgrounds, including Magic Mountain at Coyote Point and the new Moss Beach playground.... View more at Parks DepartmentView All Playgrounds Open on Saturday, Nov 7

Quarry Park Master Plan Development

Quarry Park's master plan will guide park improvements over the next 20 years.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Quarry Park Master Plan Development

Wunderlich Oak Woodland Restoration

The Oak Woodland Restoration Project focuses on restoring 16 acres of native oak habitat and reducing wildfire fuels in Wunderlich Park.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Wunderlich Oak Woodland Restoration

Enjoy National Book Month!

Reading in the Outdoors
October is National Book Month and a great time to nestle into a new book! Here are some of our favorite books, provided by Parks Staff.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Enjoy National Book Month!

Conservation Grazing Pilot on San Bruno Mountain

Cattle
San Mateo County Parks is developing a pilot program that will explore grazing as a tool in conserving some of the last remaining mission blue and callippe silver spot butterfly habitat.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Conservation Grazing Pilot on San Bruno Mountain

Dispatches from Natural Resource Management

Field Notes
Learn about ongoing Parks projects and get a virtual dose of the outdoors with Field Notes from our Natural Resources Management staff.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Dispatches from Natural Resource Management

Free OuterSpatial App Helps Navigate Park Trails, Facilities

OuterSpatial
San Mateo County Parks is happy to announce that our parks and trails are now featured on the free OuterSpatial app.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Free OuterSpatial App Helps Navigate Park Trails, Facilities

Camping & Picnic Sites Now Open for Reservation 6 Months Prior to Arrival Date

Beginning July 1, 2020, sites that require a reservation are available up to six months in advance rather than one year. The opening of Memorial Park camping sites to reservations for the 2021 season will be announced soon.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Camping & Picnic Sites Now Open for Reservation 6 Months Prior to Arrival Date

Annual Park Passes Extended

The Parks Department is extending annual passes for those who've been unable to use them during the last several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Annual Park Passes Extended

Share Your Ideas About the Design of Tunitas Creek Beach

The planning phase of the Tunitas Creek Beach Improvement Project is underway. Learn more and share your ideas with us about the design.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Share Your Ideas About the Design of Tunitas Creek Beach

Crystal Springs Regional Trail Featured on OpenRoad

OpenRoad
In case you missed it, check out the June 28 episode of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell featuring Crystal Springs Regional Trail.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Crystal Springs Regional Trail Featured on OpenRoad

Park Director Message Regarding Crystal Springs Regional Trail

In a letter welcoming all users, including cyclists, back to the fully opened Crystal Springs Regional Trail on June 15, Parks Director reminds all to practice trail etiquette, don’t exceed 15 MPH, and keep 6 feet apart.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Park Director Message Regarding Crystal Springs Regional Trail

Notice of Slip Fee Increase

In order to fund future dredging and facility improvements, the San Mateo County Parks Department will increase monthly berth rental fees at Coyote Point Marina, effective July 1, 2020.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Notice of Slip Fee Increase

Bay to Sea Trail Collaboration Announced

Lobitos Ridge
San Mateo County Parks has joined the partnership to create a multi-use Bay to Sea Trail that will connect the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Bay to Sea Trail Collaboration Announced

iNaturalist & BioBlitz: Be a Citizen Scientist

Discover nature all around you and contribute to an important scientific resource with iNaturalist and the San Mateo County Parks BioBlitz.... View more at Parks DepartmentView iNaturalist & BioBlitz: Be a Citizen Scientist

Memorial Park Camp Facility Improvements

The Memorial Park camp facility improvements are progressing in preparation for the 2021 camping season.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Memorial Park Camp Facility Improvements

Tunitas Creek Beach Project Initial Survey

We're gathering information from beach-goers about how they might use Tunitas Creek Beach. Help shape this new county park by filling out a brief online survey.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Tunitas Creek Beach Project Initial Survey

Wildfire Prevention Work in Quarry Park

Quarry Park Fuel Break Project Image
A SMC Parks and CAL FIRE project to reduce the risk of wildfire to neighboring communities by treating 100 acres of vegetation and creating fuel breaks throughout Quarry Park.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Wildfire Prevention Work in Quarry Park

Charting the Course for Tunitas Creek Beach

Tunitas Creek Beach, Photo by John Kane
The community meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 14 has been canceled.... View more at Parks DepartmentView Charting the Course for Tunitas Creek Beach

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