Magic Mountain & Beach Playgrounds closed Wednesday morning, July 15. Magic Mountain Area Closed, July 24–27 for an event. Magic Mountain Playground and reservable picnic areas will be closed during construction beginning August 14. The decommissioned Eucalyptus Playground is closed.
Habitat management, off-tail on south side of San Bruno Mountain, beginning July 14.
The Western Tussock Moth infestation that created a nuisance in Flood Park during in spring 2026 has now largely abated. Avoid handling Tussock Moth husks left in trees, which causes skin irritation.
Through September 2026, Ridgeview Trail will be closed between trail markers 13 & 15 while PG&E works to upgrade a natural gas pipeline. On July 10, County Department of Agriculture will be in the area between Sunset and Ridgeview trails, treating invasive skeletonweed.
July 10, the County Department of Agriculture will be performing invasive plant management near the intersection of Ralston Bike Trail and Crystal Springs Regional Trail. No trail closures will be necessary.
Bicycle Sunday, the weekly event that allows for non-motorized use of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail, will be canceled on holiday weekends to meet increased staffing needs at other parks.
As July 4th approaches, please remember that fireworks are prohibited in all San Mateo County Parks. Fines start at $1,000.
Closed trails throughout Pescadero Creek Park.
Closures to trails throughout the park for Forest Health work. Closure on Baker Fire Road.
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.
Oak Cove Reservation Area closed through September 1. Iris Point Sites closed. Closure on Live Oak Nature Trail.
Deadly mushrooms are currently growing abundantly all over California. We urge you not to pick and eat wild mushrooms during this high-risk season.
Though the likelihood of encountering rattlesnakes in the park increases with warm weather, rattlesnakes are in the park year-round and park visitors should take precautions and know how to identify them.
Closure of Toyon Campground is ongoing.
The ramp at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve to the tidepools is damaged and is closed indefinitely. See an alternative route.
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.