San Mateo County Parks
Park information for the Peninsula, beginning with Coyote Point.
San Mateo County ParksMap & directions
Markers show approximate park locations, not individual facilities.
| Park | City | Size | Dogs | Fees | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cloverdale Ranch Open Space PreserveNear Pescadero · 1,818 acresFree entryDogs: Not allowed | Near Pescadero | 1,818 acres | Not allowed | Free entry | |
Coal Creek Open Space Preserve (official site, opens in a new tab)Official siteNear Portola Valley · 487 acresFree entryDogs: On leash, designated trails | Near Portola Valley | 487 acres | On leash, designated trails | Free entry | |
 Coyote Point Recreation AreaSan Mateo · 670 acresDogs: Designated areas | San Mateo | 670 acres | Designated areas | Picnic AreaBoat LaunchFishingRestrooms | |
 Devil's Slide TrailNear Pacifica · 99 acresDogs: On leash | Near Pacifica | 99 acres | On leash | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | Drinking WaterHistoric SiteRestrooms |
Edgewood Park and Natural PreserveNear Redwood City · 472 acresDogs: Not allowed | Near Redwood City | 472 acres | Not allowed | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | Drinking WaterPicnic AreaRestrooms |
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space PreserveNear Woodside · 2,702 acresFree entryDogs: Not allowed | Near Woodside | 2,702 acres | Not allowed | Free entry | Picnic AreaRestrooms |
 Fitzgerald Marine ReserveMoss Beach · 41 acresDogs: Coastal Trail only, on leash | Moss Beach | 41 acres | Coastal Trail only, on leash | Drinking WaterHistoric SiteRestrooms | |
 Flood ParkMenlo Park · 23 acresDogs: On leash | Menlo Park | 23 acres | On leash | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | BBQ GrillsDrinking WaterHorseshoesPicnic Area |
Huddart ParkNear Woodside · 952 acres$6 per vehicleDogs: Not allowed | Near Woodside | 952 acres | Not allowed | $6 per vehicle | CampingDrinking WaterPicnic AreaPlayground |
 Junipero Serra ParkSan Bruno · 105 acres$6 per vehicleDogs: On leash | San Bruno | 105 acres | On leash | $6 per vehicle | BBQ GrillsDrinking WaterPicnic AreaPlayground |
La Honda Creek Open Space PreserveNear La Honda · 4,042 acresFree entryDogs: On leash, designated trails | Near La Honda | 4,042 acres | On leash, designated trails | Free entry | Restrooms |
Long Ridge Open Space PreserveNear Palo Alto · 1,034 acresFree entryDogs: On leash, designated trails | Near Palo Alto | 1,034 acres | On leash, designated trails | Free entry | |
Memorial ParkLoma Mar · 648 acres$6 per vehicleDogs: Not allowed | Loma Mar | 648 acres | Not allowed | $6 per vehicle | CampingDrinking WaterPicnic AreaRestrooms |
Mirada Surf Park (official site, opens in a new tab)Official siteEl Granada · 49 acresDogs: On leash | El Granada | 49 acres | On leash | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | Restrooms |
Pescadero Creek ParkNear Loma Mar · 6,125 acresDogs: Not allowed | Near Loma Mar | 6,125 acres | Not allowed | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | CampingDrinking WaterPicnic AreaRestrooms |
Pillar Point BluffMoss Beach · 226 acresDogs: On leash | Moss Beach | 226 acres | On leash | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | Restrooms |
Pulgas Ridge Open Space PreserveNear San Carlos · 367 acresFree entryDogs: On leash, all trails | Near San Carlos | 367 acres | On leash, all trails | Free entry | Restrooms |
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space PreserveNear Woodside · 2,838 acresFree entryDogs: Not allowed | Near Woodside | 2,838 acres | Not allowed | Free entry | Picnic AreaRestrooms |
Quarry Park (official site, opens in a new tab)Official siteEl Granada · 444 acresDogs: On leash; off-leash trails | El Granada | 444 acres | On leash; off-leash trails | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | |
Ravenswood Open Space PreserveMenlo Park · 284 acresFree entryDogs: Not allowed | Menlo Park | 284 acres | Not allowed | Free entry | Boat LaunchDrinking WaterPicnic Area |
Russian Ridge Open Space PreserveNear Portola Valley · 1,218 acresFree entryDogs: Not allowed | Near Portola Valley | 1,218 acres | Not allowed | Free entry | Restrooms |
 Sam McDonald ParkNear La Honda · 795 acres$6 per vehicleDogs: Not allowed | Near La Honda | 795 acres | Not allowed | $6 per vehicle | Drinking WaterPicnic AreaRestrooms |
San Bruno Mountain State and County ParkNear Colma · 2,088 acres$6 per vehicleDogs: Not allowed | Near Colma | 2,088 acres | Not allowed | $6 per vehicle | PlaygroundSkate ParkTennis Courts |
San Pedro Valley ParkPacifica · 1,277 acres$6 per vehicleDogs: Not allowed | Pacifica | 1,277 acres | Not allowed | $6 per vehicle | BBQ GrillsDrinking WaterHorseshoesPicnic Area |
Sanchez Adobe County Park (official site, opens in a new tab)Official sitePacifica · 16 acresDogs: Not allowed | Pacifica | 16 acres | Not allowed | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | Historic Site |
Skyline Ridge Open Space PreserveNear Palo Alto · 1,140 acresFree entryDogs: Not allowed | Near Palo Alto | 1,140 acres | Not allowed | Free entry | Drinking WaterHistoric SitePicnic AreaRestrooms |
Teague Hill Open Space PreserveWoodside · 621 acresFree entryDogs: Not allowed | Woodside | 621 acres | Not allowed | Free entry | |
 Thornewood Open Space PreserveWoodside · 148 acresFree entryDogs: On leash, all trails | Woodside | 148 acres | On leash, all trails | Free entry | Tennis Courts |
Windy Hill Open Space PreservePortola Valley · 1,286 acresFree entryDogs: On leash, designated trails | Portola Valley | 1,286 acres | On leash, designated trails | Free entry | Drinking WaterPicnic AreaRestroomsTennis Courts |
Wunderlich ParkNear Woodside · 932 acresDogs: Not allowed | Near Woodside | 932 acres | Not allowed | —Not stated: The official park page does not list an entry or parking fee. Check with San Mateo County Parks before you go. | Drinking WaterPicnic AreaRestrooms |
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