Artists Wanted to Create San Mateo County Parks Posters

In celebration of the San Mateo County Park Foundation’s 25th anniversary and San Mateo County Parks’ centennial, the Parks Foundation is seeking three artists to design a poster for Memorial Park, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, and Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve.

Permit Exemption for Hazardous Trees – Extended to July 1, 2024

In advance of fire season and drought conditions, the Community Development Director, in consultation with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s San Mateo–Santa Cruz Unit and the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District, has issued a Notice Regarding Permit Exemption for Tree Removal

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.

San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan Trustees Meeting, June 1

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 2:30 to 3:30pm, the San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting.

New Stormwater Treatment Requirements Take Effect on July 1, 2023

Beginning July 1, 2023, Stormwater treatment requirements will apply to most projects that create and/or replace 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface.

Construction for Tunitas Creek Beach Goes Out to Bid

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

Flood Park Pump Track Presentation & Movie Night, May 20

Join us on Saturday, May 20 at 6:00p.m. for a presentation about future Flood Park bike pump track and a movie night!

Parks Commission Meetings Change Location and Offer New Hybrid Format

Starting with their May 4th meeting, the San Mateo County Parks Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting in the Parks Redwood Conference Room at 455 County Center.

Re: Officer Involved Shooting Of Abran Gutierrez On November 15, 2022

The District Attorney’s Office has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of Abran Gutierrez on November 15, 2022 by Redwood City Police Officers Luke Shoats, William Wolfe, Nicholas Muniz, Victor Figueroa, and Jose Montoya during a confrontation near the intersection of El Camino Real and Maple Street in Redwood City.

San Mateo County Park History Featured on OpenRoad

On March 19, San Mateo County's oldest and newest parks were featured on the season opener of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell.

Realize Flood Park Progresses to Phase 1 of Construction

Following the Board of Supervisor’s unanimous approval, we are finalizing construction specifications for Phase 1 features. Construction begins June 15. Plus two events this Spring/Summer.

Request for Information (RFI) for Automated Plan Review Services

The Planning and Building Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking an automated solution that can interpret building and site plans, check the plans for Zoning Regulations and Building Code compliance, and provide a recommendation for approval or denial of the submitted plans. Please see the PDF document below for more information. The deadline to submit a response to the Request for Information in Public Purchase is Friday, March 24, 2023, by 3:00 PM PST.