Sparqkids San Mateo West Hillsdale Park

West Hillsdale Park

Parent reviewed

Quiet neighborhood park with an easy to miss entrance and limited toddler features. Solid locals-only stop but don't go out of your way.

Playground structure with 2 ride on toys and swings
Playground structure with 2 ride on toys and swings

At a glance

Overall rating
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Suitable for ages
Under 2
2–5
5–8
8–12
Features
  • Older kids
Fenced
none
Bathroom
none
Parking
street
Changing table
no
Address
West Hillsdale Park, 345 31st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Alice

Visited · with 3 yo and 2 yr old

West Hillsdale Park is a modest, unassuming neighborhood playground that blends so seamlessly into the surrounding houses that the entranceway is  easy to miss.

For families with babies and younger toddlers, options are slim — just a couple of ride-on toys and two toddler swings with no dedicated toddler play area. The remaining equipment skews toward older kids, though variety is limited throughout. A basketball court and a generous grassy field perfect for picnicking or dogs round out what's available.

No bathrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you arrive — especially with little ones in tow.

What it does offer is a calm, quiet atmosphere that makes it a pleasant enough local hangout for neighborhood families. Strictly a park for those who live nearby — and even then, manage expectations.

Quick facts

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

Beyond the playground

Benches
3
Picnic tables visible
Yes
Picnic area
Yes
Walking paths
No
Other features
  • Basketball
  • Grass field

Equipment

  • Baby swings
  • Monkey bars
  • Regular swings
  • Ride-on toys
  • Medium slides
  • Small slides
Highest structure
medium

Environment

Crowd
Light
Crowd type
Mixed
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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