Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near San Mateo

Alice A. • March 2, 2018Swim, walk, chill under the eucalyptus trees. Also, the captain's house.

Don R. • August 5, 2010All 3 kids wore themselves out at this well-equipped park. Solid fun for all! Tour the Japanese Tea Garden for a nice stroll after playing.

Michael B. • December 30, 2015Great dog park. Clean and lots of room within the fenced yard. Two parks, one for large dogs and the other for smaller.

Jingyi F. • October 19, 2013Great park for exploring, jogging or walking a dog:p

Chetana D. • October 18, 2010Great place for kids as well as for adults in the heart of downtown San Mateo.

Stew L. • August 26, 2011Right along the Bay - gorgeous views and walking/running trails. Fairly newish playground with BBQ/picnic area.

Jason J. • June 30, 2013Get there before noon to find parking on the weekends. The beach, trails, and museum make for a fun weekend place to hang out.

Holger L. • August 25, 2011Massive playground in San Mateo with huge play structures. Right by the Bay.

Varun • August 27, 2015Nice tennis courts, with lights too.

Angelica W. • August 27, 2016Take a look around the gazebo and read some of the whimsical rose names

Robert G. • March 10, 2018It's a nice spacious park on the grounds of the former Bay Meadows Racecourse. Too bad greed won out.

jill m. • March 23, 2013Great for little kids. Perfect for a picnic.

Christopher B. • November 1, 2014Great clean playground with equipment for both older and younger kids. Nice restrooms are a plus. Good views of the Peninsula.

Sandra P. • December 12, 2010Fun place for kid parties. Staff was great, kept the kids busy. Well maintained play structures and very clean.

Derrick J. • June 4, 2018Nice views of plants, flowers and vegetables.

Sam S. • March 18, 2010most used pedestrian and bike trail west of the mississippi. 6 miles in length - good for out and back or as part of a longer bike ride.

Ira L. • December 10, 2017A great place for the kids and right near a dog park too.

Jamey G. • September 26, 2013Great place to go for a run or bike ride

Uri G. • May 31, 2010No jogging course, small area

Daniel L. • September 4, 2013Goose poo all over the grass. Special needs people picnic on Wednesday mornings.

Kevin R. • June 20, 2010Watch out for the parks dept truck if you have your dog off-leash here

Rob R. • October 6, 2013Super convenient soccer field right next to the freeway!

Emily L. • December 3, 2011Great views of the City and Oakland.