Design Your New Playground at Flood Park, March 16

Join us Saturday, March 16, 2–4pm, to share ideas for a new playground at Flood Park. Plus, the Board of Supervisors, have approved the plans and specifications for Phase 1 of the Flood Park Landscape Plan and selection of a contractor.

Reserve Memorial Park Sites for Camping with Dogs by Phone

Huckleberry Flat, a camping area for dogs and their owners at Memorial Park, are reserved by phone only. Visitors are required to bring a dog when staying in this area.

Bids for Flood Park Phase 1 Construction Now Closed

The bid period for Phase 1 construction of the Realize Flood Park project is now closed. Selection of contractor and construction timeline will be announced in March 2024.

Senator Josh Becker Announces Funds for Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail Signage

On Dec. 7, 2023 Senator Josh Becker presented a symbolic check for $500,000 to San Mateo County leaders to fund a series of historic monument sites that will be installed along the 90-mile Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail.

Call for Bids Posted for Realize Flood Park Phase 1 Construction

The Realize Flood Park Phase 1 project is out for rebid with plans and specifications and key dates posted at San Mateo County Public Works.

A New Tool to Reduce Fire Fuel in Memorial & Pescadero Creek Parks

In coordination with CAL FIRE and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, we'll use an air curtain burner to dispose of logs and other woody debris left over from past projects and storm-downed trees.

Board Approves New Dog Camping in Memorial County Park Starting in September

Coming Soon: On July 25, the Board of Supervisors approved a proposal for to introduce dog-friendly campsites at Memorial County Park beginning this September.

SMC Parks Off-Leash Dog Pilot Program Data

View monitoring data for our Off-Leash Dog Pilot Program at Pillar Point Bluff and Quarry Park.

Response to Comments for Quarry Park Wildfire Risk Reduction Program

Response to comments has been posted for wildfire risk reduction and visitor serving projects at Quarry Park.

Board of Supervisors Approves Tunitas Creek Beach Construction Contract

On June 13, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a $11,593,710 contract to construct parking, pathways, rest rooms, picnic tables, and more visitor services at Tunitas Creek Beach.

Construction for Tunitas Creek Beach Goes Out to Bid

Construction for the Tunitas Creek Beach Improvement Project out for public bid.

State Awards $42.8 Million to Spur Local Affordable Housing, Including for Farmworkers

Note: This is a revised version posted at 5 p.m. Redwood City – The state has awarded $42.8 million to spur development of three local affordable housing projects, including coastal apartments reserved for farmworkers and their families. The funds will go to helping build a total of 212 units for residents with low incomes in projects in Daly City, Burlingame and Moss Beach, where 18 new apartments will be dedicated for farmworkers.