San Mateo city parks generally operate from dawn to dusk unless otherwise posted. Being in a park after posted closing hours is a violation of the parks and recreation rules. Some facilities with lighting have extended hours for permitted activities.
San Mateo city parks and recreational facilities operate under hours established by the Parks and Recreation Department. Most parks are open from dawn to dusk. Specific facilities including lighted athletic fields and courts may have extended hours for scheduled activities and league play. Being present in a park after posted closing hours is a violation of city park rules and may result in citation by the San Mateo Police Department. The Parks and Recreation Department manages reservations and permits for after-hours facility use. The city's parks include Central Park, Beresford Park, and numerous neighborhood parks throughout the Caltrain corridor and hillside areas. Weekend hours and holiday hours follow the same general dawn-to-dusk rule.
Being in a park after hours may result in a citation. Trespassing charges may apply for repeated refusal to leave. Vandalism or other criminal activity in parks carries additional penalties.
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