Sparqkids San Mateo Laurelwood Park

Laurelwood Park

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A beautifully designed, fully enclosed playground inside a state park — creative, safe, and trail-adjacent. Bring water, skip if expecting big kid swings.

Aerial view of Big kid playground
Aerial view of Big kid playground

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.7 · 813 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Bike practice
  • Sandpits
Fenced
fully
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street, lot
Changing table
no
Neighborhood
Sugarloaf
Address
Laurelwood Park, 3471 Glendora Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · with my 3 yr old and 2 yr old

Tucked inside a state park with trails leading into Sugarloaf Mountain, Laurelwood offers something beyond your typical playground visit. The fully enclosed play area feels thoughtfully designed — equipment is clean, new, and genuinely more interesting than the standard setup. It's also refreshingly safe for little ones; no alarming open drops, just a rock wall for the adventurous climbers.

A standout feature is the shaded under-platform space, perfect for imaginative play — corner store, castle, fort, you name it. Plenty to keep both toddlers and older kids busy.

One gap worth noting: no big kid swings, and only two toddler swings available. The park gets quite sunny, so the nearby water stations and bathrooms are genuinely essential. Shaded seating is available, which you'll appreciate.

A beautiful, unique spot — bonus points for the trailhead access.

Quick facts

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

Beyond the playground

Benches
2
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Walking paths
Yes
Loop length
2.9 km
Other features
  • Basketball
  • Dog area
  • Walking Trails

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Climbing wall
  • Monkey bars
  • Sandbox
  • Medium slides
  • Small slides
  • Tall slides
  • Spinners
Highest structure
medium
Also worth knowing
Bridges, tunnels, and imaginative play area

Environment

Crowd
Moderate
Crowd type
Mixed
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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