Picnic areas expanded in San Mateo County Parks

San Mateo County Parks is currently in Phase II of the COVID-19 park management plan, which includes opening more drop-in picnic sites, playgrounds, trails, parking lots and restrooms. Most parks have now reopened. See the list of open San Mateo County Parks, open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

On November 25, County Parks designated more picnic sites to allow for drop-in picnicking. Drop-in picnic sites are open for use for up to 2 hours by 3 or fewer households, sitting at separate tables, and no more than 30 people. For your wellbeing and to guard against the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you:

• Bring a reusable table covering for picnic tables
• Bring and use hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes
• Don’t use any areas that are closed or barricaded to support social distancing
• Clean-up when you’re done — dispose of waste in receptacles or take garbage with you and dispose of at home.
• Clean the barbecue area if used

In keeping with current San Mateo County Health Orders and state guidelines, large group gatherings are not allowed at or around drop-in picnic areas. Visitor centers and other picnic areas not designated for drop-in picnicking remain closed. No barbecues will be allowed on Spare The Air Days.