Good size park with walking path on edge and grass in middle…read more Good place for a walk or walk the dog. Water fountains and restrooms. Parking along the street.

Fantastic park. Spacious, clean, there's shade, and a good variety of options for the kids. There's…read morealso a decent amount of walking paths to walk a stroller around. I especially like that the kids playground is located in the middle and away from roads. Bathrooms are decent and conveniently located nearby. This park has a lot of perks that I feel like you don't easily get elsewhere in San Mateo.

Stopped by Central Park to have lunch with some friends yesterday. It's a really nice park that's…read morefamily friendly and perfect for kids. They have paved paths for walking, a Japanese garden and rose garden, tennis courts, restrooms, and a jungle gym for kids. While I was there yesterday, the park was bustling since there was an event going on near the Japanese garden. If you go on Saturday, I believe 12-3pm, they have a plant sale. If you're planning to eat lunch like me and my friends, there are lots of benches and picnic tables, or you can even eat on the lawn. There are several metered parking spots on the street or you can park in one of their paid parking garages. If you don't want to pay for parking, there is free street parking farther out.

A peaceful and beautiful park with a free Japanese garden you can visit and a rose garden. Parking…read moreis good because they have a garage and you can pay on an app. Park also has a plant shop that is open on weekends.

Located in a residential neighborhood near the Roblox headquarters just down the street. The park…read moreis pretty small. It does have modern playground. It also has one basketball court half size. There's also one bathroom stall. It's clean! Plenty of street parking nearby.

This is not a huge playground, but still ample space for kids to run around and burn off some…read moreenergy. There is plenty of street parking available. The park has onsite bathrooms, although the bathrooms are not in the best condition. There is a big grassy area right next to it, I saw people hosting birthday parties there and having Paddock Park available right next to the event is a convenient option for the kids to go to.

This is a very clean and spaced out park with something for everyone. My kids enjoyed the obstacle…read morecourse details and the supper long slide. It is very clean and well maintained. There is plenty of parking on a Sunday and not too noisy or crowded. There is a $6 fee entrance for vehicles to enter the Coyote Point County Park.

We had just flown into SFO the night before and were looking for a good park nearby to go to,…read morethankfully we saw that this was right next to CuriOdyssey which we were planning on going to. The parking fee to enter the whole greater park is reasonable especially with all of the things you can do in Coyote Point. One of the cooler playgrounds we have seen, clearly this was really well thought out. Having the 3 story castle really got our daughter excited as soon as she saw it. The dragons to talk through to each other is really unique. Our daughter had a blast playing here and meeting a couple of kids early in the morning. Well maintained park, clean, seems to be a pretty safe spot. As a parent chasing a 4 year old the fencing between the big kids and little kids area was pretty annoying since it lacked gates where I would expect them to be.

Amazing views of the bay on a clear sunny day!…read more The water was so still it created a clear mirrored reflection! Lots of people and dogs! Watch out for active bikers. Nice little parking lot

What a special place with a tall hill to go up then you're treated to a calming bay view. An…read moreexpansive view. Trail for biking and walking Plenty of parking. Exercise or soul searching, you can do it al Good time!

Small but so cute! Very well taken care of, especially the fish!…read more Close by to a lot of shopping centers so it's nice to be able to eat and come here to walk it off with cute views. Parking - street parking and there is an "underground" parking lot under the tennis court that is only a few skips and a hop over to the garden. Best tip is it is free on Sundays (for now at least) No food/no pets/no drink which makes sense!

The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a charming little sanctuary in Central Park, which I had the…read morepleasure of exploring over the holiday weekend. It has a somewhat awkward layout wherein the concrete trail does not go full circle and leads to dead ends that force you to turn around and backtrack. But the place is small enough that it hardly matters. There are alluring features all around, trees and greenery (bamboo, bonsai, and more), beautiful even in late fall when cherry blossoms are not in bloom, sculptures blending in with the surrounding wildlife, a lovely pagoda and teahouse with seating where I was able to lounge for a while. Water flowing along the streams, fountains gushing at the center of the pond, several bridges where visitors stop to take photos, too. Also, plenty of signs reminding people to stay on the path. Be aware, no food, no drinks, no dogs, and no strollers are allowed on the pathways in the garden.

We were visiting San Mateo, and looking for a hike to burn off a fantastic lunch. The first 0.2…read moremiles or so of the hike right off of the Laurelwood Park playground was really easy. Once you get to the hill to climb up to the top, the elevation picks up very quickly. If you plan on going to the top (and coming back down) to enjoy the panoramic views from the city to the ocean, I highly recommend proper hiking shoes and walking sticks. Along some of the paths, make sure to watch out for poison oak on both sides so take it slow. All in all, well worth the exercise and very fun experience! Lots of parking on the street outside too!

This hike is not for weak!…read more Steeeeeeeeeeep hills. You have been warned! Definitely bring hiking shoes with grips and poles if you have them!

Cool park with alot of nice amenities. Playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, community…read morecenter, picnic areas, walking paths, lots of open grass area.

Beautiful park in the middle of a residential area. Was looking for a park to bbq late afternoon…read moreand fell upon this beautiful park I had never been to. They have lots of tables and bbq pits to barbecue on and it's a very spacious park with a nice playground and lots of space for kids to ride their bikes or skate. Check this park out for your next family/friend picnic. You will be pleasantly surprised of how nice this park is.

This is a nice large outdoor area. You have to pay $6 to go in unless you have some other…read morearrangement (e.g. membership at CuriOdyssey may give you free parking?) There was a lot of parking when we went on a Saturday afternoon. They had a few parking lots scattered in the area. There are a lot of picnic areas that you can reserve for the BBQ grills. There were plenty of bathrooms scattered throughout the picnic areas. The one I used was relatively clean and had plenty of toilet paper. They have a lot of trails here where you can bike or walk. You can watch the planes go in and out of the airport above you! There are also a lot of birds hanging out in and by water if you want to bird watch. I was hoping to catch some sea lions but I guess they weren't around. There is unfortunately a lot of powerlines in the area that would spoil an otherwise nice view but what can you do. I also saw there was a yacht club by the water! I saw you could rent the facilities for parties (not sure if you had to be a member or not).

$6 for parking and you get access to the entire recreation area…read more Lots of families posted up for their parties and gatherings here, so keep this in mind that some of the lots will be full. My most favorite part of Coyote Point Recreation Area is the CuriOdyssey, which you can see my review for separately. Although this is a beach, it's unlike any beach that I've seen in SoCal, at least in my area. Pretty green, murky, and muddy, I wouldn't say it's the most ideal to go into, especially if you're not going to immediately shower afterwards. I don't think I saw people in the water either, even with it being June, but the breeze and cooler Bay Area weather kept everything nice and mild. Most people were flying kites or just going on walks. There are rentals for wind surfing and there were a couple people suited up for that. I heard there was a cosplay gathering here and it made many a cosplayer's outfit green though...There are playgrounds for the kids, a good amount of trees, a couple trails, a marina for the boats docked there, and some monthly/seasonal community events as well. I don't think I'd normally visit this area if it weren't for the CuriOdyssey, but it's not bad when I am there.

this is just a beautiful, large park. you've got the lagoon, the calm waters, the houses right…read moreacross the waters, people kayaking, picnic tables for group gatherings, ton of grass to settle down for a casual picnic. something for everyone. done some painting here as a group too. bring all your supplies and paint together. had some great celebrations and summer hangouts here catching up with people and sharing good food. clean park. well maintained. restrooms available fireworks on july 4th is pretty fun too, if you're ok dealing with the traffic and finding a place to park. if you live closeby, wonderful spot to take a walk

This park is one of my favorite places to take a doggie buddy during Doggie Day Out! The park is…read morelovely with plenty of parking in the lot and street as well. My favorite part is the heart statue, which is a must photo-op each time I'm here. I also enjoy sitting in the gazebo and just zone out looking out in the water. Lol The bathroom is pretty clean so that's a bonus.