Remember that mushroom foraging is not permitted in San Mateo County Parks and that poisonous mushrooms like the death cap can be easily confused with common edible varieties.

Restroom Closed Dec 15–18. The ramp at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve to the tidepools is damaged and is closed indefinitely. See an alternative route.

Invasive plant management planned Dec. 8 - 11. Werder & Zwierlein restrooms closed for improvements through Jan 2026. Ongoing Toyon Campground closure.

On December 10 & 17, the playground at Moss Beach Park will be closed for repairs.

See trail and area closures including Meadow View Playground.

The 3.5 mile-long Pomponio Canyon Trail is closed until repairs can be made following a failed retaining wall.

All single-track hiking trails in Sam McDonald Park are closed to equestrians throughout the winter to prevent trail erosion. Trails will reopen once the wet season has subsided.

Closures throughout the park for Climate & Habitat Resiliency work. West Brook Trail closed to equestrians.

Future baseball, large multi-use field, and playground remain closed for construction. Reservable picnic areas, which are now open for reservation, are no longer available for drop-in use.

Amenities are closed in the Saddle day use area while construction is underway.

Ongoing closures at Coyote Point Recreation Area include the decommissioned Eucalyptus Playground and a small portion of the Bluff Trail.

Maverick Jack’s, the pop-up that has been serving food during the weekends at Coyote Point's Magic Mountain and Boardsports, has discontinued service.

When you bring firewood from outside the park to your campsite, you may also be transporting invasive pests or diseases that can harm the park you’re visiting. Do your part to protect our forests.

Coyotes are rarely aggressive towards humans. Here are some tips for what to do if you encounter one.

Wet weather can cause bluffs to become unstable. Visitors should remain clear of the bluff edge and should not walk on the beach directly below bluffs.

Park staff patrol parking lots, but taking your own precautions against theft is always advised. Familiarize yourself with precautions you can take to protect your valuables and vehicle.

The Department has observed and received reports of numerous trails in Quarry Park that have been built without permission and therefore are not according to Department trail standards. In addition, signage made to appear as formal Department signs have been nailed to trees.

Ticks are parasitic arachnids that wait in vegetation or on rocks or logs for an animal or human to brush up against them. Once contact is made the tick will attach to its host by anchoring into the skin using hook-like mouthparts. Ticks may carry diseases transmittable to humans such as Lyme Disease and should be avoided.

Prepare for your park visit by knowing about bacteria warnings in county recreational waters, provided San Mateo County Environmental Health.

Make your trip to Edgewood Park safe and enjoyable by being cautious of fast-moving cars on Edgewood Road and avoiding parking difficulties.