Sparqkids San Mateo Shoreview Park

Shoreview Park

Parent reviewed

Enclosed playground perfectly set up for birthday parties with picnic tables right alongside — plus skate park, tennis, and basketball for older kids. Equipment is aging but safe.

Toddler and big kid play structure
Toddler and big kid play structure

At a glance

Overall rating
Google reviews
4.6 · 126 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

Plenty of available parking in a large lot

Neighborhood
Shoreview
Address
950 Ocean View Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Website
Official site →
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Alice

Visited · with my 3 yo and 2 yo

Shoreview Park is a well-rounded, accessible park that is well set up as a birthday party destination although lacks in ambiance. A generous cluster of picnic tables sits right next to the enclosed playground with a big open field alongside — the setup is perfect to mingle with guests while having a close eye on kids as they play.

The playground itself skews younger — while there is a big kid structure, the equipment is visibly weathered and aging, and the complexity and height will likely lose older kids pretty quickly. That said, everything remains safe and usable. Fortunately the surrounding amenities pick up the slack nicely with a skate park, baseball field, basketball court, and tennis courts keeping bigger kids genuinely entertained. Connected to a community center with plenty of easy parking.

A reliable, versatile park that works hardest for families with younger children and birthday parties in mind.

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
No

Beyond the playground

Benches
10
Shaded seating
Yes
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Walking paths
No
Other features
  • Baseball
  • Skate park
  • Basketball
  • Tennis / Pickleball
  • Grass field

Equipment

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

Environment

Crowd
Moderate
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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