Always a good experience at this park with the kids. Big and spacious. A somewhat modern park with…read moredifferent kind of play structures for the kids to enjoy. There is also a fairly decent sized skate park as well where kids of all ages ride their bikes, scooters, and skateboards in. Bathrooms on site at the park are public as a reminder so dont expect that always to be the cleanest experience, but at least there is one. There are reservable picnic sites scattered around the park and I believe one large sheltered onr as well. We've hosted and attended parties at these locations and its always worked out.

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.

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.

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!

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.

There is a parking fee of $6. It's ok. You have a clean, well maintained park. Beautiful views…read moreand playgrounds have tan barks and squishy floors so you don't get hurt if your child falls. Lots of different playgrounds separated by age groups so you know. Clean bathrooms, picnic areas and plenty of parking.

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.

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!

taking a me day and just driving around, we stumbled across japanese gardens. parking was a little…read moreconfusing but we discovered it after having to go around one time. lol paid for parking .. not sure if anyone else did, but we sure did! you honestly won't be here that long because it is quite small. i love the huge koi pond! it was the spot that i stayed at the longest. you can see a few turtles swimming along side the koi's too. this teas so cute. i also really enjoyed the flower garden. if you love flowers and taking photos, you can be there for a while time. the tennis court was constantly being used which was nice to watch. when i'm in the area again, ill be sure to stop by.

i visited during the first day of fall (september 22nd, 2026), so there were no flowers. while it…read morewas mostly greenery, the place was still soo pretty! very clean and peaceful; perfect place to bring your kiddos (there were quite a few families here)! there are different attractions located around the garden (e.g. statues, buildings), each with fun historical info on a plaque. there are not many seating areas inside the actual garden; i found only one bench. there are no trash cans inside either. this place is really taken care of. i would visit again for a walk :)

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!

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.

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

Absolutely clean and well thought out ! I was there for a NAMI walks event and it was perfect …read more The park staff was amazing and parking was convenient even with the construction of a play area . The covered picnic areas were perfect, bathrooms clean , and they had what looks like fish cleaning stations or at least a sink next to the barbecue area on one of the picnic areas . I was stunned by the beauty of the bay at 9am! Still water and gorgeous views . Water clean enough for swimmers and a place to launchboaffle boards , kayaks and windsurfing . There was a Mari a o. The other side and a golf course , but I will have to return to check those out !

Visiting the area and decided to take a walk here to explore the beach, park, and see the planes…read moreflying over the ocean into SFO. While walking in we encountered the ranger booth. There were two rangers standing there having a seemingly pleasant conversation which smiles and laughter. I walked up because I noticed a price per car for $6 but didn't notice a price per person for pedestrians and wanted to clarify and pay the appropriate fees if needed. I was impressed that I didn't need to stop their conversation, they stopped on their own, greeted us with big smiles, asked how they could help us. Brandon and Lee let us know that as pedestrians we didn't need to pay or occupy the time limits. I let them know my buddy would be picking up the girls when he got off work and leaving immediately. They stated no charge, I gave them the vehicle type, they weren't worried. I gave my buddy their names and let him know. Upon his entry he had no issue entering without paying since he was just looping through. Using the restrooms, they were clean, stocked, had soap and were useable. The bbq pits were cleaned from dirt and debris and ready to use. We went to sit on a picnic table and were stopped by a gentleman who stated he had just finished painting those specific tables and was currently adding a "wet paint" label to the tables We obviously were grateful for that. He ushered us to tables that were clear to be sat at and enjoyed. Parking areas were cleaned and so was the beach. On thing I did notice was a pathway of material in several different areas. I hate walking through deep sand and getting sand into my shoes and being stuck with it all day. My second thought was that that wasn't the intended use, that possibly the intended use for for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, other assisted devices or for those with mobility issues to have a smoother surface. This made me happy that the facilities were seemingly inclusive as much as possible! I mean it is nature.

"Holy smoke! This park has a stunning view!" - TheBoss…read more Leo J. Ryan Park is a scenic 20-acre waterfront public park in Foster City featuring paved trails, a tranquil lagoon, and community recreational facilities. The VIBE and SCENERY is a 10/10. It has paved wide paths and boardwalks offer wide views of the calm lagoon and passing water fowl. The CLEANLINESS is a 10/10. The bermuda grass is well maintained and trimmed to perfection. Flowers are great. The park features an outdoor amphitheater, a scenic lakefront gazebo, and a Recreation Center. Overall, this is a lovely park to go on a stroll or for a run. I highly recommend it.

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.