San Mateo County Parks Foundation

Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail on OpenRoad with Doug McConnell

Coyote Point Stewardship Fund

Support Improvements for this Gem on the Bay

Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail on OpenRoad with Doug McConnell

Support Memorial Park

Help the Foundation get this Park ready for its Centennial!

San Mateo County Parks Foundation

Inspiring people to care for, learn about and enjoy our parks.

Thanks to individual donors like you, the Foundation has provided more than $10 million to support our San Mateo County parks.

Enjoy nearly 200 miles of trails across more than 17,000 acres in San Mateo County's 20 fabulous parks.

Join us for docent-led hikes, informative talks and opportunities to work with other volunteers in maintaining our parks.

Restating Our Commitment to You, Our Parks Family

The world has shifted a lot in the last year. As we embark on our second spring of the COVID-19 pandemic, please remember that the parks and trails are our shared outdoor space – they should be safe and welcoming places for all. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a sharp rise in hate crimes against people of East and Southeast Asian descent, continuing recently with the murders in Atlanta and closer to home attacks on elders in Oakland, San Francisco and Daly City. This is weighing heavily on our hearts and minds here at the Parks Foundation.

Five Park Projects We Have Our Eyes On

During 2020, there was a lot of focus on keeping parks open, safe and welcoming for visitors. Park rangers had their hands full with cleaning bathrooms, picking up litter, clearing trails and talking with people. That’s only part of the work. San Mateo County Parks has been busy with park plans and projects too. Here are five projects we have our eyes on.

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SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION

General Information

The San Mateo County Parks Foundation was established in 1998 to provide additional financial support for the recreational, environmental and educational programs and projects of the San Mateo County Department of Parks. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors and has a small staff.

The Foundation seeks grants and contributions from individuals, foundations and businesses. Recognition of gifts is done in accordance with the county's approved donor recognition guidelines. The Foundation does not manage the projects directly. The San Mateo County Department of Parks is responsible for the design, permitting, contracting and maintenance of the projects.

Mission Statement

The San Mateo County Parks Foundation inspires people to care for, learn about and enjoy our parks.

Fundraising Priorities and Current Goals

In partnership with the San Mateo County Department of Parks, the Foundation raises funds to support projects, programs and volunteers for benefit parks and visitors.

We are committed to conserving and improving the quality of our county parks for current and future generations to enjoy.