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San Mateo County Parks News

Monday, July 6, 2020

More Parks, Trails, & Drop-in Picnic Sites Open

San Mateo County Parks is currently in Phase II of the COVID-19 park management plan, which includes reopening of more parks, trails, drop-in picnic sites, parking lots and restrooms. Seventeen of the County's 23 parks are now open. Learn more »

For notices on closures and other advisories see Park Advisories »

Addition of Fitness Zone Tops List of Coyote Point Park Features

A recently opened Fitness Zone at Coyote Point, which includes seven exercise stations, is expanding park visitor options in a very health way.... ViewView Addition of Fitness Zone Tops List of Coyote Point Park Features

Dog Work Group Begins December 3

The Dog Work Group began work on December 3 to review new actions regarding dog recreational use and to begin developing pilot programs.... ViewView Dog Work Group Begins December 3

Dog Ordinance Changes Approved

On Oct 23, the SMC Board of Supervisors took the first step to amend County ordinance sections governing dog recreation in San Mateo County Parks.... ViewView Dog Ordinance Changes Approved

A New Way to Pay at San Mateo County Parks

San Mateo County Parks has installed machines to make it easier to pay the $6 entrance fee at San Bruno Mountain, Junipero Serra Park, and Coyote Point.... ViewView A New Way to Pay at San Mateo County Parks

$5 Million Funding for Tunitas Creek Beach

The newly approved state budget will support the creation of Tunitas Creek Beach County Park by providing general funds to develop an emergency access road and to address environmental degradation.... ViewView $5 Million Funding for Tunitas Creek Beach

Steps Towards Tunitas Creek Beach County Park

The first steps to transform Tunitas Creek Beach into a county park are under way. Materials and equipment to be used in the first phase of improvements will begin arriving the week of June 18.... ViewView Steps Towards Tunitas Creek Beach County Park

Update on Tunitas Creek Beach with Parks Superintendent

See the recent Peninsula Open Trust (POST) blog post that Parks Superintendent, Scott Lombardi discussing the process of preparing Tunitas Creek Beach to be opened as a new County Park.... ViewView Update on Tunitas Creek Beach with Parks Superintendent

Planning a Visit to Tunitas Creek Beach?

Help us keep Tunitas beautiful and safe for everyone by planning ahead. And, remember that there are new rules at Tunitas, including closure at sunset.... ViewView Planning a Visit to Tunitas Creek Beach?

Be in the Know Before You Go Tide Pooling

Knowing the proper way to visit a Marine Protected Area will help you plan your visit and do your part to protect marine life. Be informed by viewing this public service announcement.... ViewView Be in the Know Before You Go Tide Pooling

SM Daily Journal Features Historic Wunderlich Park

Check out the recent article published by the San Mateo Daily Journal which delves into the colorful history of Wunderlich Park.... ViewView SM Daily Journal Features Historic Wunderlich Park

Sam McDonald's Sanctuary in the Redwoods

Celebrate Black History Month by getting to know San Mateo County Parks hero, Sam McDonald, and taking a hike through his beloved 'lords of the forest.'... ViewView Sam McDonald's Sanctuary in the Redwoods

Commission Approves Dog Management Recommendations

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved dog management policy recommendations presented at the December 7 meeting by the Dog Management Committee.... ViewView Commission Approves Dog Management Recommendations

POST and SMC Partner to Preserve Tunitas Creek Beach

Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) has announced the purchase of the 58-acre Tunitas Creek Beach with the goal of preserving, rehabilitating and preparing the property for safe public use that respects the local environment.... ViewView POST and SMC Partner to Preserve Tunitas Creek Beach

Working to Connect People to Parks

See how SMC Parks is working to improve park access through assistance in establishing small parks in unincorporated communities.... ViewView Working to Connect People to Parks

Sustainability & SMC Parks

Parks was honored to be a recipient at the Sustainable San Mateo County Awards Event on April 6, 2017. See the video detailing our department's sustainability efforts.... ViewView Sustainability & SMC Parks

Parks/SCA Partnership Highlighted in GIS Publication

The GIS-focused publication GeoDataPoint has recently featured the partnership between San Mateo County Parks and Student Conservation Association (SCA) youth crews.... ViewView Parks/SCA Partnership Highlighted in GIS Publication

Study Shows SMC Parks Valued for Exercise and Recreation Opportunities

A recent study of park visitors shows that the majority of park users consider San Mateo County Parks ideal locations for exercise and enjoying nature and time with family and friends.... ViewView Study Shows SMC Parks Valued for Exercise and Recreation Opportunities

Devil's Slide Featured on KCET TV Series

KCET's California Coastal Trail series has featured Devil's Slide Trail in a new episode: Devil's Slide Trail: From Treacherous Highway to Breathtaking Pathway.... ViewView Devil's Slide Featured on KCET TV Series

Parks Foundation Presents Donation to Board of Supervisors

The San Mateo County Parks Foundation recently presented the Board of Supervisors with a donation of $85,000 to fund existing and new San Mateo County Parks’ projects.... ViewView Parks Foundation Presents Donation to Board of Supervisors

Hiking with East Palo Alto Youth

This month docents from the Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks led trips for some very special kids from the organizations, Girls to Women and LifeMoves. View the video documenting the events.... ViewView Hiking with East Palo Alto Youth

What it's Like to be a County Parks Ranger

Read an article featuring Park Ranger at Huddart Park, Joel Cervantes as an example of the good things happening in San Mateo County Parks as a result of Measure A funding.... ViewView What it's Like to be a County Parks Ranger

Folger Stable, A Picture of Success

Wunderlich Park's Folger Stable has been selected by the California Office of Historic Preservation as a "Picture of Success" and featured on their Facebook feed.... ViewView Folger Stable, A Picture of Success

SMC Parks Sustainability Plan Featured in Video

San Mateo County Parks, in collaboration with Sustainability REV, recently developed a Sustainability Plan. The Sustainability REV team was so impressed with the plan that they developed a video highlighting the challenges an organization such as the Department faces when implementing such a plan.... ViewView SMC Parks Sustainability Plan Featured in Video

Infographic Shows How Redwoods Help People & Wildlife

The Save the Redwoods League has created an infographic to show just some of the ways that redwoods support people and wildlife.... ViewView Infographic Shows How Redwoods Help People & Wildlife

Public Review of Pedro Point Headlands Project

From February 23rd to March 23rd, 2016, San Mateo County Parks the public was invited to review and comment on the Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration document seeking Coastal Development Permits restoration and trail-building at the Pedro Point Headlands.... ViewView Public Review of Pedro Point Headlands Project

Measure-A Award Helps Pacifica Add to Pedro Point Headlands

An $80,000 award from the County of San Mateo supports the City of Pacifica’s purchase five acres of land to be included in the Pedro Point Headlands, a spectacular expanse of coastal bluffs at the southern edge of the city.... ViewView Measure-A Award Helps Pacifica Add to Pedro Point Headlands

Recruiting Now for Take A Hike Volunteers

We are currently recruiting volunteers to provide assistance at our our popular, monthly Take a Hike event.... ViewView Recruiting Now for Take A Hike Volunteers

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