Through Sunday, Oct. 25, Weiler Ranch Trail will be closed for tree work from Oddstad Blvd to its intersection with Valley View Trail.
Due to a Super El Niño, king tide days this fall and winter may see flooding of low lying streets, trails, and parking lots near the bay and coast. Stay out of floodwater, whether you're driving, walking, or biking.
Northern San Andreas Segment closed through Nov. 2 while SFPUC repairs broken water lines.
Oct. 19–31, closures on Homestead and Pomponio Canyon trails.
Trail Camps and Tarwater trailhead parking lot remain closed. Closure on Baker Fire Road.
Trail Closures for Culvert Repairs, Oct 20–27, on Alambique, Loop, and Meadow trails.
Oct. 22–27, closure on Edgewood Trail near day use area for culvert work.
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 due to staffing shortages.
Oct. 19–20 closure on Summit Springs Trail for culvert repair. Toyon Campgrounds are closed.
Roadways and parking lots closed Sept. 15–Nov. 6. Oak Cove Reservation Area closed through Nov. 1. Iris Point Sites closed. Closure on Live Oak Nature Trail.
Intermittent closures weekdays on Old Guadalupe Trail through Oct. 30, for a culvert replacement.
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.
Magic Mountain Playground and reservable picnic areas will be closed during construction beginning September 14. The decommissioned Eucalyptus Playground is closed.
Flood Park Closed Wednesdays for Pest Management in September and October. Future baseball, large multi-use field, and playground remain closed for construction.
The ramp at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve to the tidepools is damaged and is closed indefinitely. See an alternative route.
There is no lifeguard on duty at Tunitas Creek Beach so please take precautions to ensure your visit to the shore is fun and safe.
Some San Mateo County Parks do not have water available. Prepare for your visit to to the park by bringing adequate drinking water.
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.
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.
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.
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.