San Mateo County CA: Park Activities

Take A Hike
Join Take A Hike at Sheep Camp Trail, Saturday, June 6, 9 am.

Join the next hike which begins at Sheep Camp Trail and continues on the city trails of Belmont. This is a new location for Take A Hike and provides a good example of how regional and local trails can be combined for a diverse hiking experience.

Sheep Camp Trail is located on St. James Place in Belmont. To reach the Trail, turn from Ralston Road on to Hallmark Drive; turn right on Benson Road and left on St. James Place. Continue on St. James Place until you see the trail entrance and the Take A Hike banner on your right. Plenty of street parking is available.

There will be only one route offered for this hike, which will be about 2.5 miles in length and depending on the size of our group could take one hour to complete the loop. Plan to dress in layers and bring a hat. See herefor more information.


National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6
Help the Trail Center and San Mateo County Parks work on the Skyline Trail segment of theBay Area Ridge Trail between Wunderlich and Huddart Parks. Get more information and sign up here.

Want to know how much advance work goes into a trail build? Our board member, Justin Knowles, writes about it in his blog, Technology Hiker.


John Ward’s Garden Tour Sunday June 7, from 1-5pm
The San Mateo County Parks Foundation is pleased that former County Supervisor John Ward has chosen us as the beneficiary for his very popular annual garden tour.

Please join us on at his home in the historic Willborough neighborhood in Burlingame for his a one-of-a-kind garden featuring a wide plant palette with unusual perennials and vines, container gardening and antique ironwork.

Tax-deductible donations in any amount will be accepted as admission to the event. 100% of the proceeds will go to our work to support the San Mateo County Parks. John has gift certificates to Golden Nursery for the 3 highest donations.

We are asking people to RSVP via this Eventbrite page. You may make your donation there in advance or at the welcome tables on the day of the event.

For directions and more about the event, see this flyer.

Mark your calendar for the Tour de Peninsula.
Support San Mateo County Parks Bicycle Sunday by riding in the Tour de Peninsula, Sunday August 2, 2015.

With four routes, a post-ride expo and a kids-only ride inCoyote Point, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Register today.

TdP 2015 is presented by Whole Foods Market and supported by numerous sponsors. If you would like information on becoming a sponsor, contact Julia Bott byemail or at (650)321-5812.

We also need volunteers. Join the fun!


Learn more about your San Mateo County Parks.
To find out everything from A-Z -- Annual passes to the Zwierlein picnic site -- about the San Mateo County Parks, check out their website.

The Foundation is now on Facebook.
Like the San Mateo County Parks Foundation on facebook to see more activities in the parks. Share your stories and post your pictures from your time in the San Mateo County Parks.

Your activities can help us raise funds!
It’s free. Your outdoor adventures and volunteer time will be translated into funds through our partnership with the Plus 3 Network and the National Environmental Education Foundation. Sign-uptoday!

We are signed-up on Amazon Smile.
Do you shop at Amazon? Do it through our link at Amazon Smile and .5% will go to support our efforts. Sign up here.

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Julia Bott
Executive Director
San Mateo County Parks Foundation


Our mailing address is:
San Mateo County Parks Foundation215 Bay Rd.Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Robert Riechel

Senior Correspondent – San Bruno Patch

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