This holiday season, the San Mateo County Parks Main Office will close on December 25 and reopen on January 6, 2025.
Toyon Campground is closed and without water. Richards Road is partially closed to equestrians for the winter.
Bicycle Sunday, the weekly event that allows for non-motorized use of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail, will be canceled during holiday weekends to meet increased staffing needs at other parks in the area.
Weekday closures on Ridge Fire Road for fuel management work. Horse Trails closed for winter.
The pump track at Quarry Park is currently closed until further notice because of recent heavy rainfall.
Intermittent Trail Closures on the ridge of San Bruno Mountain through Jan 1.
Trillium Nature Trail in Memorial Park is closed, from trail markers 3 to 5, due to a large fir tree that fell in the March 2023 storms and blocked the trail. Horse Trails are closed for winter.
Mirada Surf East has reopened following fire fuel reduction work.
The area south and west of the park, which was burned by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, remains closed. Other trails remain closed due to storm damage.
To stay safe and protect the environment, here are some tips about visiting parks during or after rain.
Flood Park, including the pump track, is now expected to remain closed until mid-December while the first phase of the renovations is completed. When the park partially reopens, visitors will have access to the pump track, small multi-use sports field, and sports courts.
Ongoing closures at Coyote Point Recreation Area include the Beach Center, trails, and a restroom in the Eucalyptus area of the park.
The northern portion of the Sawyer Camp segment will be closed through December 2024.
See trail and area closures including Big Slides in the Meadow View playground.
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.