Living in the Bay Area can sometimes feel like a concrete jungle. Luckily, as Bay Meadows resident, you can escape the everyday chaos by relaxing in your beautiful home or exploring the 200 acres of parks in San Mateo. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day, maintain an active lifestyle, join local community events, or just want a place to hang out with the kids, San Mateo has a place for you with their motto “Parks Make Life Better”.
Need to get away for a fresh breathe of air? Check out Seal Point Park, the dog-friendly park just off of J Hart Clinton Drive where you can hear the sound of the waves hitting the shore as you walk along the coast and watch the planes landing in the distance at SFO. If the solitude of nature appeals to you, then be sure to head over to Sugarloaf Mountain with 5 hiking trails that lead to an epic view of the San Mateo bridge and the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Take a short walk down the hill from Sugarloaf Mountain and you will find Laurelwood Park, a newly renovated playground for the kids boasting clean bathrooms, plenty of picnic tables, and an ideal location for any family outing. Want to partake in local community events? San Mateo’s parks and recreation puts on events throughout the year which range from live music, arts and crafts, sports leagues, and more!