This is a HUGE outdoor park area that has plenty of hiking trails, picnic spaces, and various…read moreplaygrounds which is really nice around this area. The only thing is, in that playground area, they have TWO different slides: one for ages 5+ and another for ages 1-4. PLEASE be cautious of your small kids going down the big slide...my 5 year old son ended up tumbling down halfway through because of the downward force. I'm thankful he was able to land properly 1/4th of the way through, otherwise he could've injured himself really badly. He was left with a small cut on his lip and nose. Not sure why the slide posts that it is safe for kids as young as 5 to go down it when it clearly is not. Also, they closed the slide that goes down right next to it...I should've taken that as a "sign" for my son. NEVER AGAIN.

Nice park for picnics if you have children. The park overlooks San Bruno and the SFO airport. Just…read morebe careful on the slides, as you can get hurt from sliding down fast! I recommend if you're looking for somewhere chill to spend your time in.

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.

Beautiful park for a nice walk or picnic . There are areas available for rent with grills, picnic…read moretables and more

Nice multi-use neighborhood park!…read more Pros: Decent sized playground area, along with green spaces for playing tag or hosting birthday entertainment. Picnic area are pretty far from each other. Sunny and not windy for south city Clean and well maintained Private, off the main road Cons: Very limited parking in the lot within the park, and hard to turn out of the lot if you didn't find a spot. You probably have better luck in the neighborhood but it is a longer walk in - bring a stroller or wagon for yo things and kids! Noise from games, along with spectators letting their dogs roam while games are happening. Not great for small children in the adjacent picnic/ playground areas who might not be as polite with dogs. No nearby entry to bbq areas - the only entry is from the dropoff traffic circle. You will need to walk a bit to get to the main playground and picnic areas and if you forget anything in your car, it's a hike!

Nice small local park with children playground. Play structures are fairly new. Not busy. Street…read moreParking only. Many parents who seem like local residents don't watch their children. I had to make sure their children didn't run over my children with their bikes in the basketball court and in the playground. Base on all the above, I would say the rating is 2.5.

New park in the SSF neighborhood. New structure. It's geared toward 5 years old and older (I…read morethink). No bathrooms. Easy parking. There is a doberman dog that lives in the house next to the park.

Love this park and search for it after 6-7 years when my kids were little. It had a good lasting…read moreimpression on us when we came near sunset. Recommended to all kids.

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.

Parking: There are two lots. One by the baseball field…read morewhich is a shortish walk to the kids playground, and one right next to the playground which I didn't park at because I couldn't figure out how to get there. A wanderer explained I would need to get back on the freeway and go around etc. so I just shrugged and hauled myself on the paved path to the park. Playground: I'm such a fan because my son is 17 months and the playground was a great size for him. The slides are low to the ground so I feel comfortable with him going down on his own. I wish the swings were longer cause it's a lot back and forth quick swings but he doesn't complain and asks to jump back and forth between the two options. The area is very small, but not crowded so a sweet low key option for a parent who doesn't want to run around too much. There's a fun dome like spinning seat and a larger swing to sit with your kid in as well. There's not a ton at this park but what there was enough. Safety: I felt super safe here! I There were a handful of people with kids resting at some of the few picnic tables who kept to themselves. There were a few teenagers that strode in but they also kept to themselves. The flooring at this park is spongey and I had no worries about my son falling. There is a concrete "stage" with concrete seating around it that my son loved climbing on so I was close-by for that play area. Resting: Plenty of grass for picnics and 2-3 picnic tables that I noticed. Nothing was shaded though. Overall: I would definitely come back. My son was not ready to leave as he loved it here. I just need to figure out the correct parking lot!

Pretty park. Nice grill area. Cool playground for toddlers and big kids…read more My daughter is in between big kid and toddler and she did struggle to get to the side bc the only way on the big slide is to climb the rope jungle gym. It took her practically the whole day to build the courage bc it's so high in the air. The park is clean and people there were so nice.

Fantastic spacious park, Japanese Garden koi pond , tennis and pickleball courts with gorgeous…read moretrees and grass everywhere! They're building a children's area, love love love! Walking distance to downtown, library, cafes, restaurants and shops! Plus, USPS, UPS, FedEx, everything is here. Parking everywhere -- to have a slice of greenery is the ultimate. This is a haven and refuge!

San Mateo Central is located at Downtown San Mateo. It's cool that there's a park inside of a…read moredowntown since people may want to come here to relax and view some nature after a long walk in downtown, eating at restaurants, shopping, and doing other activities. They have areas like tennis fields, I think a baseball field, and especially gardens. It's quite rare to find a park that has gardens or maybe I don't often come to parks that do have them. I also like how nice the park is and how organized it looks. I also see that they're doing some construction including a children's playground which just started to be constructed over a year ago. Hopefully, there are going to be some improvements the next time I visit.

I always drove by this park and thought it was not suitable for my kids since growing up around…read morethis area it was a little shady since a lot of folks back in the days would hit up 7-11 and come over here Well this weekend while visiting San Mateo instead of opting for the Fiesta Gardens park we decided to go here. I was pleasantly surprised. Parking in the residential area vs coming coming from the busy street there is limited reserved parking. When we arrived there was no body there but soon more families came. I felt safe and the foot traffic through the park was folks going on across the street to the shopping area or resident living near by coming in. The play structure was cool. There is an older kid section and more of a young kid area with swings and a mini house. There is a grass area for kids to play around and picnic tables. The park itself was clean and well kept. I truly was surprised by it. The kids called it the Ronald McDonald park since the park is red and yellow color. This is a nice park to come. For smaller baby infants may not be suitable but more for pre-k and above. The park gets a lot of sun and there are trees to keep cool in the shade with benches there to relax. It was a nice find to entertain the kids.

I'm a mother of a toddler. Nice park, but not fantastic…read more Clean structures, grass, and tables. The sand was pretty clean, but had some bits of trash and plant debris. The tanbark seems old. Other parents and kids were nice, but there were a few people just using the park as a walk through. There are two play structures. The smaller one is not great for little ones and the bigger one is scary big. The park is right along a busy street and has a good gate system blocking access. Unfortunately, on the other side near the houses, the fencing has two open paths. No restroom.