San Mateo County Parks

From February 23 - 27, the dirt portion of the San Andreas Segment of Crystal Springs Reg. Trail (Hillcrest Blvd - Larkspur Dr.) will be closed for tree work. The sidewalk on Skyline Blvd. will be open for through traffic. See map, more information smcgov.org/parks/news/csr…

Bicycle Sunday is on holiday schedule Sunday, Feb. 15 Drivers and cyclists be aware Cañada Rd will be OPEN to all traffic. Please: ⚠️Share road with all users ⚠️Drive/ride at speed limit ⚠️Be prepared to slow down See 2026 Bicycle Sunday holiday schedule bit.ly/4cLdDMd

On Mon. Jan. 26 the playgrounds at Moss Beach and Quarry parks will be closed while a fresh layer of engineered wood fiber is applied around play structures. Both playgrounds will reopen Jan. 27.

Recent rain has contributed to widespread growth of death cap mushrooms through the area, including in SMC Parks. Be Safe: don’t pick or eat any wild mushrooms during this high-risk season.

@SMCHealth Recent rain has contributed to widespread growth of mushrooms in SMC Parks including the death cap variety. Be safe: Don’t pick or eat wild mushrooms during this high-risk season.

CDPH advises avoiding foraging or eating wild mushrooms in the Bay Area. Toxic death cap mushrooms can look edible but are deadly. Cooking does not make them safe. If exposed, call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222. Learn more from CDPH: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPH…

Huudart Park will be open while CAL FIRE CZU conducts this important work to reduce wildfire risk and improve community safety & forest health

Bicycle Sunday is on holiday schedule Sunday Jan. 18. Drivers and cyclists be aware Cañada Rd will be OPEN to all traffic. Please: ⚠️Share road with all users ⚠️Drive/ride at speed limit ⚠️Be prepared to slow down See 2026 Bicycle Sunday holiday schedule bit.ly/4cLdDMd

Cowell-Purisima Trail, parking lot and restrooms will be closed Dec. 11 and 12 for agricultural purposes. For everyone's safety please do not go around barricades. The trail will reopen Dec. 13. smcgov.org/parks/news/cow…

On Dec. 10 and 17, the Moss Beach Playground will be temporarily closed for repairs. The playground will reopen when work is completed. smcgov.org/parks/moss-bea…

On the morning  of Wed., Dec. 3, opening of the Cowell Purisima Trail may be delayed due to agricultural activity. smcgov.org/parks/cowell-p…

Beginning Wed., Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. through Nov. 21, the San Andreas segment of Crystal Springs Reg. Trail will be closed from the San Bruno Ave. gate to Larkspur Dr. for trailside mowing. View map & more smcgov.org/parks/news/csr…

Sheep Camp & Ralston Bike trails closed Oct. 28 & 29 as CAL FIRE CZU and SFPUC conduct prescribed burn to reduce fire fuels across 52 acres between I-280 & St. James Rd. in Belmont, weather permitting. Smoke may be visible. More information: bit.ly/3L6ESIN

Bicycle Sunday is on holiday schedule Sun., Oct. 12. We’re reminding cyclists & motorists Cañada Rd will be OPEN to all traffic. Be safe: ⚠️Share road with all users & drive/ride at speed limit ⚠️Be prepared to slow down. Bicycle Sunday holiday schedule bit.ly/4cLdDMd

Magic Mountain Playground at Coyote Point Rec. Area will be closed Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 for soil sampling in advance of playground improvements in 2026. More park advisories smcgov.org/parks/coyote-p…

From Sept. 29 through Dec. 31 multiple trails will be closed in Pescadero Creek Park as crews reduce fire fuels and improve forest resiliency. See map and learn about the park's Climate and Habitat Resiliency Project smcgov.org/parks/pcp-clos…

Beginning Mon, Sept. 29 Junipero Serra Park's Oak Cove area will be closed while SFPUC installs a new storm drain culvert. The closure will continue until Dec. 1. More information/closures smcgov.org/parks/news/jun…

Fire fuel work in progress at San Bruno Mountain State & County Park through October. Expect intermittent trail closures near Crocker Gate entrance. Watch for signs, stay out of area as equipment is used to remove dead or diseased shrubs and trees. Map: smcgov.org/parks/san-brun…

Bicycle Sunday is on holiday schedule Sun., Aug. 31. We’re reminding cyclists & motorists Cañada Rd will be OPEN to all traffic. Be safe: ⚠️Share road with all users & drive/ride at speed limit ⚠️Be prepared to slow down. Bicycle Sunday holiday schedule bit.ly/4cLdDMd

Beginning Mon., Aug. 25 fence repairs at Cowell-Purisima Trail will occur along the southern portion of the trail. The trail will be open, but be prepared to walk around work area. The project will last about two weeks. smcgov.org/parks/news/fen…

Wunderlich County Park visitors: On Thurs., July 24, expect brief, intermittent trail closures on Meadow Trail for management of invasive eucalyptus trees in the area. smcgov.org/parks/news/wun…