San Mateo County Parks News

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Free Park Entrance to US Veterans

Any US military veterans who provide proof of veteran status are granted free entrance to the twenty parks spread throughout San Mateo County.... View moreView Free Park Entrance to US Veterans

San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan Board of Trustees Meeting, June 7

The Board of Trustees for the San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan will hold their annual meeting remotely on Monday, June 7. Learn how to participate.... View moreView San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan Board of Trustees Meeting, June 7

Pescadero Creek Park & The CZU Lightning Fire

Pescadero Creek Park & The CZU Lightning Complex Fire
Natural Resource Manager Hannah Ormshaw explains the effects of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire on Pescadero Creek Park, how the forest will recover, and the ecological case for active fire management.... View moreView Pescadero Creek Park & The CZU Lightning Fire

Welcome Back to Improved Memorial Park, May 28

Memorial Park Redwoods
On Friday, May 28, a new improved Memorial Park reopens. Check out this video on how to check-in quickly and remain COVID-19 safe while visiting the park.... View moreView Welcome Back to Improved Memorial Park, May 28

Junior Ranger Challenge

Junior Ranger Challenge
Calling all kids ages 7-12. Join the Junior Rangers with fun, do-it-yourself nature and history activities in San Mateo County Parks. ... View moreView Junior Ranger Challenge

Get Involved with the Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
San Mateo County would like your input in updating 2016 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, a large regional effort that aims to reduce risk earthquake, flood, fire and more.... View moreView Get Involved with the Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

SMC Parks Now Seeking Seasonal Park Aides

Park Aides
San Mateo Countey Parks is currently hiring seasonal Park Aides to work alongside other park staff to provide recreational opportunities to the community and protect our county’s environmental resources.... View moreView SMC Parks Now Seeking Seasonal Park Aides

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Reopens Monday

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Tidepools
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is open. Remember to practice good tidepool etiquette.... View moreView Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Reopens Monday

San Bruno Mountain Park Ecosystem Health & Fuel Reduction

San Bruno Mountain Gorse Removal
Work is currently underway in San Bruno Mountain Park to increase ecosystem health and reduce potential for dangerous wildfires.... View moreView San Bruno Mountain Park Ecosystem Health & Fuel Reduction

Huddart Park Forest Health & Fuel Reduction Project

In July 2021, we will begin to treat 218 acres of overdense forest in Huddart Park in order to improve forest health and reduce fire danger to the community.... View moreView Huddart Park Forest Health & Fuel Reduction Project

Wunderlich Park Forest Health & Fuel Reduction Project

In July 2021, we will begin to treat 184 acres of overdense forest in Wunderlich Park in order to improve forest health and reduce fire danger to the community.... View moreView Wunderlich Park Forest Health & Fuel Reduction Project

Sanchez Adobe Limited Reopening

Sanchez Adobe
Starting Wednesday, March 24 the Sanchez Adobe historical site will reopen Tuesday–Thursday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, and  Saturday & Sunday - 1:00 PM–4:00 PM.... View moreView Sanchez Adobe Limited Reopening

Woodside Store Limited Reopening

Woodside Store
Starting Thursday, March 25 the Sanchez Adobe historical site will reopen Tuesday–Thursday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, and  Saturday & Sunday - 1:00 PM–4:00 PM.... View moreView Woodside Store Limited Reopening

Historical Site Reopenings

Historical Sites Reopening
Three historical sites in San Mateo County Parks are reopening: Sanchez Adobe, Woodside Store, and the Carriage Room Museum at Folger Stable in Wunderlich Park.... View moreView Historical Site Reopenings

Carriage Room Museum Reopens on Saturdays

The Carriage Room Museum at Wunderlich Park's Folger Stable is now open on Saturdays from noon to 3:00 P.M.... View moreView Carriage Room Museum Reopens on Saturdays

Projects to Improve Forest Health, Reduce Fire Risks Planned in Two County Parks

Beginning this summer, San Mateo RCD and SMC Parks will collaborate to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health and community safety in Huddart and Wunderlich parks with funding awarded by CAL FIRE.... View moreView Projects to Improve Forest Health, Reduce Fire Risks Planned in Two County Parks

Memorial Park Camp Facility Improvements

See what Memorial Park camp facility improvements campers will arrive to discover this 2021 camping season.... View moreView Memorial Park Camp Facility Improvements

Don’t Miss Any 2020 Park Events

A lot is happening in San Mateo County Parks in 2021. Connect with us through email and social media to keep abreast of events, news, and service updates.... View moreView Don’t Miss Any 2020 Park Events

5-Year Fuel Management Program Focused on Forest Health & Community Safety

Butano Ridge Fire - August 18, 2020
San Mateo County Parks’ five-year wildfire fuel management program to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risks primarily in parks that are near private dwellings has been presented to the Board of Supervisors.... View moreView 5-Year Fuel Management Program Focused on Forest Health & Community Safety

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 moreView Solar System to Scale Hike

Cowell-Purisima Trail Now Open 7 Days a Week

Cowell-Purisima Trail
Through a ten-year management agreement between San Mateo County Parks, California Coastal Conservancy and the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), the popular Cowell-Purisima Trail will now be open seven days a week.... View moreView Cowell-Purisima Trail Now Open 7 Days a Week

How Are We Doing?

How are we doing?
Visited a park recently? We care about providing excellent and courteous public service. Please take a moment to complete our customer survey.... View moreView How Are We Doing?

Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design Presentation to Board of Supervisors

On February 23, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved the preferred conceptual design for Tunitas Creek Beach Improvement Project. ... View moreView Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design Presentation to Board of Supervisors

Weather at Coyote Point Marina

Coyote Point Marina Weather Station
Check out the new weather station at Coyote Point Marina, bringing you real-time weather conditions at Coyote Point.... View moreView Weather at Coyote Point Marina

Quarry Park Master Plan Development

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

Parks Commissions Welcomes New Commissioner & Reviews Park Concept Plans

On February 4 the Parks Commission welcomes a new member and will review the Tunitas Creek Preferred Design and the Quarry Park Pump Track Preferred Concept.... View moreView Parks Commissions Welcomes New Commissioner & Reviews Park Concept Plans

Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design Presentation

On Wednesday, January 27 join us for a community meeting where we will be reviewing the Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design. Our project team will be available to answer your questions.... View moreView Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design Presentation

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