San Mateo

Bay Meadows Park

Recreational area on 12 acres includes a baseball diamond, lawn-bowling green, public garden & more.

Bay Tree Park

Bayside/Joinville Park

Various athletic fields, a playground & an outdoor swim center in a scenic park with water views.

Borel Park

Casanova Park

Small park features shady picnic tables, several BBQ grills, a playground & a basketball court.

Coyote Point Beach

Coyote Point Recreation Area

Bayside park offering a sizable playground with 6 slides, as well as trails & picnic areas.

Fiesta Meadows Park

Recreational park area with multiple soccer fields & a small lot with free parking.

Gateway Park

Harborview Park

Open city park with shaded picnic areas, views over the bay & a half basketball court.

Indian Springs Park

Lakeshore Park / Marten's Field

Picnic benches, a basketball court & kids' playground on the edge of a marina.

Laurelwood Park

The city's largest park (225 acres) offers trails leading to Sugarloaf Mountain & scenic picnicking.

Laurie Meadows Park

Bordered by a path, this 7.5-acre park features a lawn with a softball backstop & a playground.

Los Prados Park

City park offering picnic areas, a playground & a variety of athletic courts & fields.

Magic Mountain Playground

Mariners Island Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Paddock Park

Small neighborhood park with a modern playground, lawns, picnic tables & restrooms.

Parkside Aquatic Park

Bordered by a lagoon, this cozy park features a swimming beach, picnic areas & a boat launch ramp.

Persimmon Park

Ryder Park

Neighborhood park with striking, modern picnic pavilions, BBQs, a playground & seasonal splash pad.

San Mateo Central Park

Vibrant, 16-acre park featuring Japanese gardens, a mini train ride, playground & ice-skating rink.

San Mateo Japanese Garden

Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.

Seal Point Park

Waterfront area featuring windsurfing, a biking trail, dog park & outdoor classrooms led by rangers.

Shoreview Park

This green space offers a playground & skate park, plus basketball/tennis courts & a picnic shelter.

Sunnybrae Park

Trinta Park

West Hillsdale Park