Sparqkids San Mateo Los Prados Park

Los Prados Park

Parent reviewed

Solid neighborhood park with a big tunnel slide, tennis courts, basketball, and shaded picnic tables overlooking the field. Dependable but not a destination.

Big kid play structure with one small slide for toddlers connected
Big kid play structure with one small slide for toddlers connected

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.4 · 365 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Bike practice
  • Older kids
Fenced
none
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street, lot
Changing table
no
Neighborhood
Los Prados
Address
1837 Bahia St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · with my 3 yo and 2 yo

Los Prados Park is a straightforward neighborhood park that delivers the essentials without any particular flair. The play structure skews older with a halfhearted attempt at being fire station themed, a large tunnel slide, plus a couple of swings and ride-on toys rounding things out. Younger toddlers won't find much specifically tailored for them here.

The surrounding setup is pleasant enough — a generous grassy area for picnicking, lots of picnic tables overlooking the park with a built-in shade awning overhead, and two tennis courts plus a basketball court for older kids and adults.

Nothing here demands a special trip, but as a dependable neighborhood park for burning off energy close to home, it checks the essential boxes comfortably.

A solid local staple.

Quick facts

Shade
none
Shade sources
  • None
Surface
wood-chips
Water feature
none
Stroller-friendly paths
Yes
Drinking fountain
Yes
Reservable picnic area
Yes
Dogs allowed
Yes

Beyond the playground

Benches
4
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Walking paths
Yes
Other features
  • Baseball
  • Tennis / Pickleball
  • Basketball

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Monkey bars
  • Regular swings
  • Ride-on toys
  • Medium slides
  • Tall slides
Highest structure
tall

Environment

Crowd
Light
Noise
Quiet residential
Cell signal
Spotty

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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