Beautiful San Mateo County is blessed with tremendous natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. However, unlike our neighboring counties, San Mateo County does not have a dedicated source of funding for park improvements or educational programs. That’s why the San Mateo County Parks Foundation was created in 1998: to provide funding for special projects and programs that enhance our parks while preserving native ecosystems.
Thanks to your generous contributions, the San Mateo County Parks Foundation has provided more than $13 million to support and improve our parks. Our staff and board work closely with the Parks Department to determine where your contributions will have the most benefit.
Click each image below to learn more about some of the programs and projects we support.
