San Mateo County Invites Public to Ribbon Cutting for San Bruno Mountain Day-Use Improvements, May 13

On May 13 come celebrate with us as we host an official ribbon-cutting for the improved day use area in the Saddle Area of San Bruno Mountain Park.

Junipero Serra Park Closures

Playgrounds closed on May 18 and 19 through 22. Oak Cove Reservation Area closed through June 1. Iris Point Sites closed. Closure on Live Oak Nature Trail.

Crystal Springs Regional Trail Closures

Closure on San Andreas segment, May 18–22, for fuel reduction work.

Pescadero Creek Park Trail Closures

Closures to trails throughout the park for Forest Health work and culvert replacement. Closure on Baker Fire Road. Single-track trails closed to equestrians.

Sam McDonald Park Closures

Closed trails throughout Pescadero Creek Park. Single-track hiking trails closed to equestrians.

New Markers on Sawyer Camp Trail Highlight Ohlone Role in Portolá Expedition

On Friday, April 24, local officials and Parks Department staff gathered to unveil interpretive panels and a historic marker highlighting the role of the Ramaytush Ohlone in guiding the 1769 expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá.

Edgewood Park Closures

Closures on Sunset and Ridgeview trails.

Weekend Train Rides Resume at Coyote Point, May 2

Kiddo's Chu Chu returns to Coyote Point Recreation Area beginning Saturday, May 2 and continuing through September 27.

Coyote Point Playground Survey Extended Through April 30

To allow as many voices to be heard as possible, we've extended the survey through Thursday, April 30.

Coyote Point Recreation Area Closures

Reservations for Magic Mountain Playground unavailable June 1, 2026–February 1, 2027. The decommissioned Eucalyptus Playground is closed.

Ohlone & Portolá Histories Honored in Monument Dedication, April 24

On Friday, April 24, at 9 a.m. San Mateo County Parks will host a public dedication of the Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail at the Crystal Springs Dam.

Take the Coyote Point Playground Survey

Make Coyote Point's new playground a fun and imaginative community space for years to come, by taking the Coyote Point Playground Survey and choosing between two final playground concepts. Open until April 22.