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San Mateo County Parks Discover San Mateo County's rugged tidepools, lush mountain forests, remote campsites, and sunny picnic sites!

Oct 15 is the – it’s time to prepare for earthquake safety! If you’re outside when the shaking starts, 1) move to an o...
10/14/2026

Oct 15 is the – it’s time to prepare for earthquake safety!

If you’re outside when the shaking starts, 1) move to an open space if you can safely do so. 2) avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings. 3) Drop, Cover, and Hold On to protect your vital organs.

Watch this video to find out what to do if you’re at the beach: https://bit.ly/4yODbn1
What if you’re in a theatre, in a store, or in park? Find out here: https://www.earthquakecountry.org/step5/

Crystal Springs Regional Trail Closure: SFPUC is repairing a broken water line. Trail is closed from the northern gate o...
10/13/2026

Crystal Springs Regional Trail Closure: SFPUC is repairing a broken water line. Trail is closed from the northern gate off San Bruno Ave. to the electric gate located a half a mile south. 🥾 🚵 🏃🏿
https://www.smcgov.org/parks/news/csrt-closures

Today is World Mental Health Day and spending time in nature is scientifically proven to improve your mental health! Som...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day and spending time in nature is scientifically proven to improve your mental health! Some studies say that just 10 minutes of time spent in a natural setting each day is enough to lower stress hormones, reduces anxiety, and boosts your overall mood and focus.

San Mateo County Parks has a self-guided "forest bathing" or shinrin-yoku activity that you can take either at Huddart Park or any location near you. Check it out here! https://sanmateocountyparks.stqry.app/en/1/tour/28788

Today is Fire Prevention Day and San Mateo County Parks is currently implementing their Climate and Habitat Resiliency P...
10/09/2026

Today is Fire Prevention Day and San Mateo County Parks is currently implementing their Climate and Habitat Resiliency Plan at Pescadero Creek Park through the hard work of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District and Community Tree Service. This project works to restore a forest that will be resilient to wildfire and climate change. Check out some of the before and after images of the recent work completed this summer (over 90 acres so far)!

Check out the actions you can take around your home and in your community through Fire Safe San Mateo County: https://www.firesafesanmateo.org/

Winter is coming! San Mateo County Parks closing times shift throughout the year.📅 Starting October 11, parks will close...
10/08/2026

Winter is coming!
San Mateo County Parks closing times shift throughout the year.
📅 Starting October 11, parks will close one hour earlier.
🕗 New park hours: 8 AM–6 PM
Plan your visit accordingly and make the most of your time outdoors! ☀️

Celebrate World Octopus Day with San Mateo County Parks! We are putting a spooky twist on the octopus in honor of our ...
10/08/2026

Celebrate World Octopus Day with San Mateo County Parks!

We are putting a spooky twist on the octopus in honor of our series, as we count down the days until Halloween. Though they might have a scary and creepy reputation to them, octopuses are highly intelligent and unique animals. The East Red Pacific Octopus (pictured) is the most common octopus in San Mateo County.

Today is a day to raise awareness for these amazing creatures as their populations continue to decline, due to factors like habitat loss, overhunting, ocean acidification and much more. If we don't act soon in preserving these unique and special organisms, they could disappear forever which would be truly scary!

Do you know the five "B's" of pollinators? Birds, Butterflies, Bats, Beetles, and Bees! National Butterfly and Hummingbi...
10/03/2026

Do you know the five "B's" of pollinators? Birds, Butterflies, Bats, Beetles, and Bees!

National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day is celebrated annually on October 3rd to raise awareness about the vital role these creatures play as ecosystem pollinators!

Can you match the pollinator to their host plant?

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455 County Ctr, Fl 4th
Redwood City, CA
94063

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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+16503634020

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