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. San Mateo County's Coyote Point Park and Magic Mountain Playground named 2008-09 Best of the Best by BayAreaParent Magazine.  Check out the article. Reminder: Family Camping reservations are non-refundable. Track progress on the San Mateo County Trails Master Plan Update. How are we doing? Take our customer survey. The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation is offering teachers, free of charge, a resource kit and guide to the county parks available on loan for class activities (.pdf, 3.4mb). Former San Francisco 49er, Roger Craig, on the value of San Mateo County Parks.  Watch the video (.mpg, 5.5 mb).  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! for Habitat Restoration Days, Coastal Cleanup Days, and National Public Land Days. To get involved see our schedule of volunteer events. E-MAIL US Website last updated June 19nd, 2008 Check the weather Latest Parks Planning Efforts Upcoming Commission Meetings Ridge Trail Feasibility Final Report Coyote Point Concept Plan for Dock Reconfiguration & Replacement San Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan Parks Commission Meeting, October 2nd Arts Commission Meeting, October 20th San Mateo County Department of Parks 455 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: (650) 363-4020  Fax: (650) 599-1721 Office Hours M-Th 8AM-5PM, Closed Fridays