Take a Hike Challenge 2025

Take A Hike Challenge 2025

Try this year's Take A Hike Challenge and enjoy seven hiking routes specially selected to introduce you to the variety and beauty of your San Mateo County Parks! 
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Landslides Delay Opening of Don Horsley County Park Take the Magic Mountain Playground Survey by June 9 Help Revitalize Magic Mountain Playground by Taking Our Survey More Flood Park Facilities Open, Playground Construction Begins San Bruno Mountain Park Improvements Begin in June
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San Pedro Valley Park Closures San Bruno Mountain Park Closures Parks Main Office Closed for Juneteenth Holiday Edgewood Park Closures Flood Park Closures
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San Mateo County Parks Department Office
Parks Department Office
455 County Center, 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063Get Directions
Hours
Monday - Thursday:
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday - Sunday:
Closed
Contact Information
Main Line: (650) 363-4020 Reservations: (650) 363-4021 Fax: (650) 599-1721 Email: ParksandRecreation@smcgov.org
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Office Walk-in Hours By Appointment Only

The San Mateo County Parks website can be used to access most administrative services, such as making reservations, purchasing park passes, and finding information about parks and trails (see all park advisories). Learn more
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