Sparqkids San Mateo Bay Meadows Park

Bay Meadows Park

Parent reviewed

Peaceful green space with walking paths, a duck pond, and open fields — lovely for dog walks and strolls, but no playground. Manage expectations.

Idyllic pond with ducks
Idyllic pond with ducks

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.5 · 301 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Animals
  • Bike practice
Fenced
none
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street
Changing table
no
Neighborhood
Bay Meadows
Address
301 E 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · 3 yo and 2 yo

Bay Meadows Park is best understood as a tranquil neighborhood green space because there is no playground here. What it does offer is a generous grassy field, pleasant walking paths, a charming duck pond tucked off to the side, scattered benches and picnic tables, and enough open space for an impromptu soccer kickaround.

Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood close to the San Mateo Event Center, it has a genuinely peaceful, unhurried quality that makes it lovely for a casual stroll, a dog walk, or catching up with a friend outdoors.

Quick facts

Shade
partial
Shade sources
  • Trees
Surface
grass
Water feature
none
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Dogs allowed
Yes

Beyond the playground

Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Walking paths
Yes
Other features
  • River / stream / creek / lake
  • No playground
  • Grass field

Environment

Crowd
Moderate
Crowd type
Mostly bigger kids
Noise
Quiet residential
Cell signal
Spotty

Maintenance

Cleanliness

Hours

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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