Sparqkids San Mateo Paddock Park

Paddock Park

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Small neighborhood park with a modern playground, lawns, picnic tables & restrooms.

Playground wide angle
Playground wide angle

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.6 · 291 reviews View on Google Maps →
Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Sandpits
Fenced
fully
Bathroom
permanent
Parking
street
Neighborhood
Bay Meadows
Address
2900 Baze Rd, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · with my 2 yr old and 3.5 yr old

Paddock Park is a gem for families with young children and babies. The rubber surface flooring is a parent's best friend — safe, forgiving, and far easier on little tumbles than wood chips or sand. The fully enclosed space means toddlers can't make a break for it, and sightlines are easy throughout, so you can actually breathe.

Equipment is plastic with no sharp edges, a climbing structure for bigger kids, and built-in shade structures over the play areas keep things comfortable. It checks every safety box without feeling sterile.

For the older kids, this park may be too tame although there is a climbing structure to keep them busy.

One heads up: it gets busy on weekends, so an early morning visit is your best bet for a calmer experience.

A wonderful neighborhood park — especially if you have babies or toddlers in tow.

Quick facts

Shade
partial
Shade sources
  • Trees
  • 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

Beyond the playground

Benches
4
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Other features
  • Basketball
  • Dog area

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Climbing structure
  • Climbing wall
  • Monkey bars
  • Regular swings
  • Sandbox
  • Medium slides
  • Small slides
Highest structure
medium

Environment

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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