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San Mateo Japanese Garden
Garden
Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
2
Laurelwood Park
Park
The city's largest park (225 acres) offers trails leading to Sugarloaf Mountain & scenic picnicking.
4.70 (742 reviews)
3
San Mateo Central Park
Park
Vibrant, 16-acre park featuring Japanese gardens, a mini train ride, playground & ice-skating rink.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
4
CuriOdyssey
Science museum
Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
5
Seal Point Park
Park
Waterfront area featuring windsurfing, a biking trail, dog park & outdoor classrooms led by rangers.
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
7
Ryder Park
Park
Neighborhood park with striking, modern picnic pavilions, BBQs, a playground & seasonal splash pad.
4.60 (471 reviews)
8
Laurie Meadows Park
Park
Bordered by a path, this 7.5-acre park features a lawn with a softball backstop & a playground.
4.60 (383 reviews)
9
Paddock Park
Park
Small neighborhood park with a modern playground, lawns, picnic tables & restrooms.
4.60 (256 reviews)
10
Harborview Park
Park
Open city park with shaded picnic areas, views over the bay & a half basketball court.
4.60 (209 reviews)
11
Shoreview Park
Park
This green space offers a playground & skate park, plus basketball/tennis courts & a picnic shelter.
4.60 (112 reviews)
12
Parkside Aquatic Park
Park
Bordered by a lagoon, this cozy park features a swimming beach, picnic areas & a boat launch ramp.
4.50 (643 reviews)
13
Bay Meadows Park
Park
Recreational area on 12 acres includes a baseball diamond, lawn-bowling green, public garden & more.
4.50 (267 reviews)
14
Bayside/Joinville Park
Park
Various athletic fields, a playground & an outdoor swim center in a scenic park with water views.
4.50 (213 reviews)
15
Casanova Park
Park
Small park features shady picnic tables, several BBQ grills, a playground & a basketball court.
4.50 (140 reviews)
16
Mariners Island Park
Park
👍👍 Clean, well-maintained local park for kids of all ages. Benches available for a snack or lunch. Restrooms open for use. Large grassy area for picnics or running around.
4.50 (98 reviews)
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Sunnybrae Park
Park
👍 Has shaded areas, unlike most smaller parks in the area! There's a cat that hangs out there most days that is generally friendly, so it's like an added attraction for the kids.
Only knock is there fact that the green area is used by dog owners who don't seem to care that they share the park with ch...
4.50 (77 reviews)
18
Los Prados Park
Park
City park offering picnic areas, a playground & a variety of athletic courts & fields.
4.40 (340 reviews)
19
Indian Springs Park
Park
👍👍 We had a wonderful stay at Indian Springs. Absolutely gorgeous property, great ambiance. Our room was newly refurbished, fresh comfy beds, beautiful relaxing view of the geyser. We ate at the restaurant, Sam's, on the Friday night and would recommend.
4.40 (113 reviews)
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Basketball Court | Lakeshore Park
Basketball court
😐 Parks are for playing and gathering. There is space to gather and have a meal and there is an abundance of equipment to use. It is usually not very well utilized...could be the time of day I have been by. Certainly a spot I would check out for a family meal. The one wild card is the weather, this p...
4.40 (34 reviews)