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San Mateo County Parks News

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Parks, Trails and Playgrounds Remain Open

In keeping with the Bay Area Regional Stay at Home Order issued Dec. 16, most San Mateo County Park services that have been open will remain open. This includes 20 of 23 parks, regional trails, playgrounds and single household use picnic tables. Learn more »

For notices on closures and other advisories see Park Advisories »

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

'Manzanita and Its Relatives' Virtual Webinar

manzanita
On Saturday, January 23, join the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park for a webinar dedicated to manzanita (Arctostaphylos) and its relative plants.... View moreView 'Manzanita and Its Relatives' Virtual Webinar

Invasive Plant Management at Pillar Point Bluff

Pillar Point Bluff
Our Natural Resource Management (NRM) staff and partners continue the preservation of coastal scrub habitat at Pillar Point Bluff by developing plans to identify, treat and monitor invasive plants.... View moreView Invasive Plant Management at Pillar Point Bluff

Reflections and Looking Ahead

View from San Bruno Mountain
The end of a year calls on us to reflect upon what has been accomplished and to look towards the opportunities a new year offers. While 2020 may not have been what we expected, San Mateo County Parks was able to accomplish much.... View moreView Reflections and Looking Ahead

Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design

Tunitas Creek Beach
We are excited to share the preferred design for Tunitas Creek Beach, which reflects input gathered from the community through surveys and virtual community meetings.... View moreView Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design

Parks, Trails and Playgrounds Remain Open

Social Distancing
In keeping with the Bay Area Regional Stay at Home Order issued Dec. 16, most San Mateo County Park services that have been open will remain open. This includes 20 of 23 parks, regional trails, playgrounds and single household use picnic tables.... View moreView Parks, Trails and Playgrounds Remain Open

Annual Park Passes Extended

Because of COVID-19-related park closures, passes expiring from July 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 will be extended three months from the original expiration date.... View moreView Annual Park Passes Extended

SMC Parks & the CZU Lightning Fire

CZU Lightning Complex Fire
During the August 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire, San Mateo County Park Rangers worked closely with CALFIRE, to contain the fire. See a video from CALFIRE about this contribution.... View moreView SMC Parks & the CZU Lightning Fire

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 moreView 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 moreView New Playground Unveiled at Moss Beach Park

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 moreView Flood Park Landscape Plan Notice of Determination Posted

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

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

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 moreView Crystal Springs Regional Trail Featured on OpenRoad

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 moreView 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 moreView 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 moreView 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 moreView Memorial Park Camp Facility Improvements

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 moreView Wildfire Prevention Work in Quarry Park

Fire Fuel Reduction in Huddart Park

In October 2019, San Mateo County Parks and CAL FIRE created 70 acres of shaded fuel breaks along Kings Fire Road and within Huddart Park.... View moreView Fire Fuel Reduction in Huddart Park

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