Within 2 miles of downtown (25)
- Trinta Park0.3 mi from downtown
- Sunnybrae Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Concar Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Borel Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Central Park Playground0.7 mi from downtown · South El Camino Real
- Washington Playground0.8 mi from downtown
- Fiesta Meadows Park1 mi from downtown
- Beresford Park1.1 mi from downtown
- Gateway Park1.1 mi from downtown · East 3rd Avenue
- Saratoga Square1.2 mi from downtown
- Paddock Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Shoreview Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Parkside Aquatic Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Meadow Square1.3 mi from downtown
- West Hillsdale Park1.4 mi from downtown
- East Hillsdale Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Joinville Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Ryder Court Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Lakeshore Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Mariners Island Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Martin Luther King Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Harbor View Park1.8 mi from downtown
- Los Prados Park1.9 mi from downtown
- Indian Springs Park1.9 mi from downtown
- Laurelwood Park - Children's Play Area2 mi from downtown · Salson Trail
2 to 5 miles (4)
- Casanova Park2.2 mi from downtown
- Laurie Meadows Park2.3 mi from downtown
- Eucalyptus Picnic Area Playground2.4 mi from downtown · Coyote Point Drive
- Coyote Point Recreation Area2.5 mi from downtown
From OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026. Equipment, shade and restrooms vary; check the city parks department for closures and renovations.
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Questions
How many playgrounds are in San Mateo?
29 parks in San Mateo have a playground mapped in OpenStreetMap (checked October 2026). School playgrounds and private play areas aren’t included.
Which playground is closest to downtown San Mateo?
Trinta Park, about 0.3 miles from downtown, followed by Sunnybrae Park (0.4 mi).
Are there parks with a playground and a dog park?
Yes: Casanova Park.
What can kids do in San Mateo on a rainy or hot day?
Try the indoor activities guide, kids and family events, and library story times on the events calendar.