Sparqkids San Mateo Lakeshore Park / Marten's Field

Lakeshore Park / Marten's Field

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Pirate ship playground meets bayside sandy beach — perfect for stroller walks, dog walks, and toddler bike rides with lovely water views. A relaxed neighborhood gem!

Ship themed play structure
Ship themed play structure

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.5 · 102 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Boats
  • Bike practice
  • Beach
Fenced
fully
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street, lot

Easy parking in a large lot

Changing table
no
Neighborhood
Lakeshore
Address
1500 Marina Ct, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · with my 3yo and 2 yo

Lakeshore Park is a relaxed, beautiful neighborhood spot that earns its visit more for the surroundings than the playground itself. A lovely walkway along the bay makes it perfect for stroller walks, dog walks, or toddlers on bikes soaking in the view. The sandy beach area is a genuine bonus — simple, calm, and endlessly entertaining for little ones who just want to dig.

The pirate ship themed play structure has charm but is showing its age — a couple of slides and swings that get the job done without standing out. A well-maintained baseball field and basketball court round out the amenities nicely for older kids and adults.

A dependable neighborhood park best appreciated for its bayside setting rather than its playground.

Quick facts

Theme
Ship
Shade
partial
Shade sources
  • Trees
Seasonal shade note
Majority of playground is in the sun. Only a very small shade cover over play structure
Surface
wood-chips
Water feature
none
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Reservable picnic area
Yes
Dogs allowed
No

Beyond the playground

Benches
8
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Other features
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • View
  • Rec center

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Regular swings
  • Sandbox
  • Medium slides
  • Small slides
Highest structure
medium
Also worth knowing
Ship themed play structure

Environment

Crowd
Light
Crowd type
Mostly toddlers
Noise
Quiet residential
Cell signal
Good

Maintenance

Equipment condition
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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