San Mateo County Parks Department

The San Mateo County Department of Parks is here to provide you with recreational opportunities in a safe and effective manner, and to protect and enhance the natural resources of the County.We operate 22 separateparks, encompassing over 16,000 acres, and 190 miles of county and localtrails, including three regional trails. Parks are located throughout the County and represent a wide variety of natural settings including a coastsidemarine reserve, a baysiderecreational area, coastal mountain woodland areas, and urban sites.