Sparqkids San Mateo Beresford Children's Playground

Beresford Children's Playground

Top pick Parent reviewed

Stunning leaf shade structures, incredible equipment variety, sports courts, and fields — Beresford does it all. An absolute must-visit family park.

Toddler play area
Toddler play area

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.0 · 1 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Bike practice
Fenced
partial (Park is surrounded by both fences and boulders, it is open leading to the field.)
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street
Changing table
no
Neighborhood
Beresford
Address
San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Alice

Visited · with my 3yo

Beresford Park sets the bar high. Beyond an already impressive playground, you'll find tennis and pickleball courts, a baseball field, soccer field, outdoor fitness stations, and plenty of picnic tables — genuinely something for the whole family.

The playground itself is a standout. Gorgeous leaf-shaped shade structures keep things cool, while the equipment covers all the bases: 6 big kid swings, 4 toddler swings, 3 spinners, an intricate climbing structure, a drum, and a creative imaginative play space tucked underneath. It's thoughtfully designed and aesthetically beautiful compared to your average park.

Shaded parent seating with clear sightlines throughout — you can actually relax here. The bathroom lacks an official changing table, but a long flat counter by the sink does the job in a pinch.

An easy yes for a dedicated trip.

Quick facts

Shade
partial
Shade sources
  • Trees
  • Built shade structures
Surface
wood-chips
Water feature
none
Separate toddler zone
Yes
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Reservable picnic area
Yes
Sensory-inclusive
No

Beyond the playground

Benches
0
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Walking paths
Yes
Other features
  • Tennis / Pickleball
  • Baseball
  • Dog area
  • Outdoor gym

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Climbing structure
  • Climbing wall
  • Monkey bars
  • Musical / sensory panels
  • Regular swings
  • Small slides
  • Tall slides
  • Spinners
Also worth knowing
Nice large leaf shaped shade structures hanging over the playground equipment. Long climbing structure low to ground

Environment

Noise
Quiet residential
Cell signal
Good

Maintenance

Equipment condition
Cleanliness

Hours

No hours data.

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