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Oct 15 is the #GreatShakeOut – it’s time to prepare for earthquake safety!
If you’re outside when the shaking starts, 1) move to an open space if you can safely do so. 2) avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings. 3) Drop, Cover, and Hold On
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ALT Woman protecting her neck at the beach in an earthquake.
Crystal Springs Regional Trail Closure: SFPUC is repairing a broken water line. Trail is closed from the northern gate off San Bruno Ave. to the electric gate located a half a mile south. 🥾 🚵 🏃🏿
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ALT Map of Crystal Springs trail
Winter is coming!
San Mateo County Parks closing times shift throughout the year.
📅 Starting October 11, parks will close one hour earlier.
🕗 New park hours: 8 AM–6 PM
Plan your visit accordingly and make the most of your time outdoors! ☀️
ALT Night view of city lights from Edgewood Park
Bicycle Sunday on October 11 is canceled for Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day. Check our website for other closure information.
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ALT Cyclist riding on Sawyer Camp Trail in the sun.
Please be mindful of wildlife at the beach and contact the Humane Society if you encounter a sick bird.
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⚠️ WATCH OUT ALONG THE COAST!
High surf conditions are expected in Bay Area coastal waters through Thurs, Oct 1.
Keep a cautious distance from the surf & stay away from the edges of coastal bluffs.
Stay alert. Stay back. Stay safe.
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ALT choppy blue ocean waves
Thanks to our partners for joining the search-and-rescue training exercise at Don Horsley Park!
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#WaterSafety
A New Chapter for San Mateo County Parks!
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Beach Closure! Don Horsley Park at Tunitas Creek Beach will close for staff training on Tues. Helicopter & boat crews will join lifeguards & rescue swimmers for life-saving operations readiness. Plan ahead - no public access allowed.
📅 Tues, Sept 22
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ALT Boat rescue in ocean waters
ALT orange helicopter in the sky
ALT view of Tunitas Creek beach
Beach Closure! Don Horsley Park at Tunitas Creek Beach will close for staff training on Tues. Helicopter & boat crews will join lifeguards & rescue swimmers for life-saving operations readiness. Plan ahead - no public access allowed.
📅 Tues, Sept 22
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ALT Boat rescue in ocean waters
ALT orange helicopter in the sky
ALT view of Tunitas Creek beach
Meet our new director, Hannah Ormshaw!
We're thrilled to announce Hannah's appointment earlier today.
Learn more about her inspiring journey and her priorities for the parks system: smcgov.org/parks/news/ormsha…
ALT Hannah Ormshaw headshot
Beach Cleanup Day at beautiful Don Horsley Park! Can you join us?
Sat, Sept 19 - 9 AM–12 PM
📍 20775 Cabrillo Highway South
Let’s make a difference, one piece of litter at a time! 🌱✨
#CoastalCleanupDay
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ALT Cleaning up old tire off the beach
ALT Woman cleaning beach
ALT men with buckets cleaning beach
Good news for weekend warriors! At Pescadero Creek County Park, Old Haul Road from trail marker 58 at Pomponio Trail to trail marker 68 at Shaw Flat Trail will now be open on weekends. More info: smcgov.org/parks/pcp-closure… Thanks for your patience 🥾
Magic Mountain Playground Users: On Mon, Sept 14, construction will begin on the new Magic Mountain Playground at Coyote Point. The playground and surrounding picnic area will be closed. The EV charging stations in the adjacent parking lot will also be unavailable.
ALT Kids playing at Magic Mountain Playground at Coyote Point.
Junipero Serra Park Closures: please note that construction for improvements is taking place throughout the park through Nov 6. Only the De Anza parking lot near the entrance is open. 🛝
Thank you for your patience!
ALT View of SFO, San Bruno and the SF Bay from Junipero Serra Park.
Attn Sawyer Camp Trail Users: From the evening of Monday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 10, the Sawyer Camp segment of Crystal Springs Regional Trail will be closed while crews work to replace a culvert. 🚴 🥾
ALT View of Crystal Springs Reservoir from bench on Sawyer Camp Segment of trail.
Trail, culvert, and equipment repair work continues across our park system. Various trails, parking areas, and playgrounds have scheduled closures.
Check our Advisories page before you visit! smcgov.org/parks/advisories
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ALT a trail in Pescadero Creek Park with green trees
From February 23 - 27, the dirt portion of the San Andreas Segment of Crystal Springs Reg. Trail (Hillcrest Blvd - Larkspur Dr.) will be closed for tree work. The sidewalk on Skyline Blvd. will be open for through traffic. See map, more information smcgov.org/parks/news/csrt-c…
Bicycle Sunday is on holiday schedule Sunday, Feb. 15
Drivers and cyclists be aware Cañada Rd will be OPEN to all traffic. Please:
⚠️Share road with all users
⚠️Drive/ride at speed limit
⚠️Be prepared to slow down
See 2026 Bicycle Sunday holiday schedule bit.ly/4cLdDMd
