We’ve been proud to partner with several organizations over recent years to produce high quality, engaging segments about San Mateo County Parks. These videos highlight some of the improvements and conservation efforts happening in your parks and open spaces and facilitate learning about species that call the parks home.
OpenRoad with Doug McConnell: Episodes Featuring San Mateo County Parks
San Mateo County Parks Foundation is one of several organizations to underwrite OpenRoad with Doug McConnell, which airs on Sundays at 6:30pm on NBC Bay Area. Watch the episodes that have put a spotlight on your San Mateo County Parks!
Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail: This episode follows the route of the first Europeans to lay eyes on San Francisco Bay and takes an in-depth look at their profoundly consequential encounter with native Ohlone people.
Crystal Springs Regional Trail: In this episode, three experts talk about the history, function and natural resources of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, reservoir and surrounding watershed.
Forest Health Initiative, featuring Huddart & Wunderlich Parks: In this episode, San Mateo County Parks staff and partners discuss the work it takes to make vulnerable parks and forest ecosystems healthier and more resilient to wildland fires and less dangerous to surrounding communities.
Tunitas Creek Beach and 100 Years of SMC Parks: This episode celebrates 100 years of San Mateo County Parks with a sneak peak at its newest park along a gorgeous stretch of coastline.
Flood Park Pump Track: In this episode meet some of the young adults whose advocacy and a love for bikes as youth led to the addition of a pump track at Flood Park.
Spring Wildflowers & Protecting Biodiversity at Edgewood Park
San Mateo County’s Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve is known for its spring wildflowers and extraordinary biodiversity. This video highlights the efforts behind the preservation and restoration of Edgewood’s beautiful native species – a partnership between the Friends of Edgewood, Creekside Science and San Mateo County Parks.
We partnered with the Friends of Edgewood to produce this video, which was made possible through a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation. We are grateful for their support.
San Mateo Marine Protected Area (MPA)
We provided partial funding for the San Mateo MPA Collaborative to create a video that educates visitors about the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, the Montara State Marine Reserve, the Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area and MPAs overall.
In 1999, California passed the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA), which is part of the California Fish and Game Code. Marine Protected Areas are underwater parks where sea life can thrive. The number one stated goal of the MLPA is to protect the natural diversity and abundance of marine life, and the structure, function and integrity of marine ecosystems.
Just like national parks, MPA’s are open to the public for education, recreation, research and appreciation. These areas are designated with special regulations which are designed to protect marine resources. While Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is managed by San Mateo County Parks, it is also protected by state and federal laws.
Watch the video to learn more about these special resources along our San Mateo County coast.
Montara State Marine Reserve, a Marine Protected Area – San Mateo County, California by Rob Cala.
The San Mateo MPA Collaborative has many members including San Mateo County Parks, California Fish and Wildlife, Pillar Point Harbor Patrol, California Academy of Sciences and Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.