Coastside Wildfire Safety & Risk Reduction Meeting

View the Feb 10 informational meeting hosted by San Mateo County Parks and learn about wildfire risk reduction, fuel management, and public safety on the coast.

Off-Leash Dog Pilot Program To Be Presented To Planning Commission

On February 9, San Mateo County Parks will present the Off-Leash Dog Pilot Program to the Planning Commission as part of the Coastal Development Permit process.

Community Weighs In On Tunitas Creek Beach Preferred Design

The project to convert Tunitas Creek Beach into San Mateo County's newest park moves ahead as community members weigh in on aesthetic details and learning opportunities for the preferred design.

Board Of Supervisors Approves Dog Pilot Program

At their November 9 meeting held via video conference, the Board of Supervisors certified the Off-Leash Dog Recreation Pilot Program IS/MND and approved the pilot that will introduce off-leash dog access at Quarry Park and Pillar Point Bluff, on a trial basis. At the November 16 Board of Supervisors meeting, the ordinance allowing the pilot will be read into the County ordinance code.

Dog Pilot Program CEQA Document Review

A Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Off-leash Dog Recreation Pilot Program at Pillar Point Bluff and Quarry Park was posted for public review and comment from July 15 to August 13, 2021.

100-Acre Fire Mitigation Project In Quarry Park, Funded By Coastal Conservancy Grant

The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) has received a $1 million grant from the State Coastal Conservancy to fund a 100-acre fire mitigation project in Quarry County Park located in El Granada. On September 8 we will begin the first phase of work, which will take approximately a week to complete.

Tunitas Creek Beach Project CEQA Document Available for Review & Comments

The Tunitas Creek Beach Improvement Project Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration is now posted for review and comment.

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.

Memorial Park Camp Facility Improvements

See what Memorial Park camp facility improvements campers will arrive to discover this 2021 camping season.

Aug. 4, 2020-Fines Now Possible for Violating Health Orders, Including Refusing to Wear Face Covering

Individuals who violate health orders, including refusing to wear a face covering in San Mateo County and commercial entities who allow these violations now risk incurring fines after the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today adopted an urgency ordinance allowing the new penalties immediately.

Aug. 4, 2020-Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

July 30, 2020-County Joins State Monitoring List, County Manager Media Briefing, Testing Locations, and Current COVID-19 Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.