Welcome to San Mateo County Department of Parks. We are here to provide you with recreational opportunities in a safe and effective manner, and to protect and enhance the natural resources of the County.

Our Mission: Through stewardship, the San Mateo County Department of Parks preserves our County's natural and cultural treasures, and provides safe, accessible parks, recreation and learning opportunities to enhance the community's quality of life.

The Department operates 17 separate parks, three regional trails and numerous other county and local trails encompassing 15,680 acres. They are located throughout the County and represent a wide variety of natural settings including a coastside marine reserve, a bayside recreational area, coastal mountain woodland areas, and urban sites.

What's New?

	Now make your reservations on line! The new San Mateo County Parks Department on line reservations system is now live. To reserve a site navigate to the  park you wish to use and read under "Reservations" or go directly to the facility you wish to reserve via our  Facilities Index. If you know which facility you wish to reserve go directly to our on line reservation system.
	On February 12th the Parks Department began recruiting summer park aides. Visit the Current Employment Opportunities page on the County HR site for more information and to apply.
	RV Camping is now available at San Mateo County Coyote Point Recreation Area. Visit http://reservations.eparks.net for site photos, information, pricing and to check availability for staying at Coyote Point Park. Be sure to enter RV Camping at Coyote Point as the "Use Type." Enjoy!
	Take a Hike 2010 - check out the schedule for this event.
	Family Fun Day - Discover marvelous mollusks at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, May 16
	Leading Children in Nature Settings - A special docent training featuring Diane West-Bourke, naturalist and docent training specialist, begins March 11th.
	On February 11th the Parks Department held a groundbreaking for the Bill and Jean Lane Educational Center at Edgewood Park.
	The Seal Cove Stairway construction project will result in temporary trail closure. See the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve page for more info.
	Parks Commission meetings will now begin at 4:00 p.m.
	Green Force Youth Crews - See what hard-working high school-aged youth have been doing to improve our parks.
	The Midcoast Parks and Recreation Committee develops yearly projects that improve our parks.
	Track progress on the San Mateo County Trails Master Plan Update.
	How are we doing? Take our customer survey.
	San Mateo Annual Park Pass now available.
	Commemorative Benches are a great way to recognize or memorialize individuals, groups or historic events. Benches at Magic Mountain Playground and other limited locations are now available. A minimum donation of $3,200 is requested. Please contact the Parks Department for more information.

Volunteers Wanted! Commit now to help your County Parks: trail building, trail patrol; habitat restoration; park clean-up, docent tours. To get involved see our schedule of volunteer events.

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Website last updated August 3rd, 2009

• Crystal Springs Trail South of 92 Negative Declaration
• Highway 1 Safety and Mobility Improvement Study

• Parks Commission Meeting, February 4th
• Arts Commission Meeting, March 1st