Construction is scheduled to start September 2, 2025 and is set to last 12 months. 

The construction contract, which was approved at the June 2, 2025 City Council Meeting, allows the contractor 365 days (12 months) to complete this project from the time construction begins. 

We understand that the timeline may seem lengthy but we are committed to delivering a safe, high-value recreational space for the community in the most efficient way possible. Below are factors affecting the timeline for this project:

• Heritage Tree and root protection that is part of a robust tree protection plan required by the City
• Installation of storm drain system and new, upgraded park pathway lighting system
• Possible weather related delays

In accordance with San Mateo Municipal Code Section 23.06.060

No work regulated by this code shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, nor prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, nor prior to 12:00 noon or after 4:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. These hours do not apply to construction work that takes place inside a completely enclosed building and does not exceed the exterior ambient noise level as measured ten feet from the exterior property lines.

The entire park will be closed for the duration of construction (12 months).

Generally no, however access for construction will be on 31st Ave. which may cause some temporary traffic delays.

The city is working with an organization that may be able to repurpose the equipment in another location.

The city has many parks with tennis courts that you can enjoy during construction and they can all be found on our Parks webpage: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3318/Parks-and-Picnic-Areas

The nearest public courts will be at Beresford Park (2720 Alameda de las Pulgas).

The city has many parks with playgrounds that you can enjoy during construction and they can all be found on our Parks webpage: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3318/Parks-and-Picnic-Areas. Additionally we’ve compiled a list of parks closest to East Hillsdale Park listed below: 

• West Hillsdale Park - 345 31st Ave - 0.3 miles away
• Indian Springs 313 W 39th Ave. - 0.7 miles away 
• Beresford Park - 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas - 0.7 miles away
• Paddock Park - 2900 Baze Rd. - 0.7 miles away
• Bay Meadows - 301 E 28th Ave. - 0.8 miles away

This playground project has been made possible through a combination of funding sources including; The Park and Recreation Revenue Fund and the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68).

Easy! Check out this project website regularly.

We are committed to transparency and welcome all questions.

If you have additional questions that were not addressed here or on the project webpage, please feel free to email parksandrecreation@cityofsanmateo.org.