Picnic Area Online Rentals

Prioritization

Starting July 1, 2023 - Picnic reservations will be available year-round with prioritization as shown below:
City of San Mateo Residents and non-profit organizations may book a picnic site online up to 9 months before the day of their event.
- The City of San Mateo defines residents as those who live within the boundaries of the City of San Mateo and the jurisdiction of it’s municipal corporation. There are unincorporated parts of San Mateo, which are under the jurisdiction of the County of San Mateo and residents of that area are County residents.
- For City Limits visit: City Facilities Map
Non-residents and businesses can book up to 3 months before the day of their event.

Small Picnic Sites	Medium Picnic Sites	Large Picnic Sites
Reservations are full day between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Resident $67 Non-resident $87	Resident $88 Non-resident $108	See below:
Beresford Park Areas 1, 2, 3 Beresford Park Bocce Tables Casanova Park Joinville Park Areas 1, 2, 3 King Park Lakeshore Park Areas 1, 2, 3 Laurelwood Park Laurie Meadows Park Areas 1,2 Los Prados Park Paddock Park Parkside Aquatic Park	Central Park Areas 2, 3, 4 Harborview Park Indian Springs Park Ryder Park Starfish and Sand Dollar Areas Shoreview Park	Beresford Shelter Resident $220 Non-resident $240 Central Park Area 1 Resident $186 Non-resident $206

Non-profit organizations must present IRS documentation such as 501(c)(3).

Jumper permits - $25 per reservation (jumper permits are not available at all locations and must be requested at least 5 business days prior to event date)
Alcohol permits - $50 per reservation (alcohol permits are not available at all locations and must be requested at least 5 business days prior to event date)
Clean up fee - $270
- The approved applicant and/or organization will be responsible for any damage or loss sustained on the grounds, building, furnishings, and equipment (or unusual clean up required) as a result of the applicant's and/or organization's occupancy of the facility). Failure to pay this clean up fee will result in revocation of reservation privileges.

All reservations must follow the current City, County, and State COVID-19 recommendations.

Reservations are subject to further review by staff.