Parks

Redwood City boasts over 30 unique parks from small neighborhood parks that are only a quarter of an acre, to larger multi-use parks that are 40 acres, to Off-leash Dog Parks and a Skate Park.

The City of Redwood City recently launched a City Satisfaction Survey to rate City services, quality of life, etc. Our parks and programs were praised by the community in the survey results, which included the following data:

• Redwood City’s parks, recreation facilities, and programs continue to enjoy high scores, with more than 80% of respondents rating them as “excellent” or “good."

• The current survey results reveal a significant increase in those residents who said that their household had used a City park, recreation facility, or recreation program within the past 12 months (87.8% in 2015 vs. just 58% in 2010).

• Residents reported high marks for “Sense of Safety in parks”; “Downtown Events”; and “Attractiveness/cleanliness of parks/facilities.”

• Top 5 specific program rankings for what PRCS provides:  Downtown Events; Sports for Youth/Teens; Condition of fields/courts; Summer Youth Camp/Programs; and Attractiveness/Cleanliness of parks and facilities

Park Locations We have over 30 parks in Redwood City! Come and visit one of our many unique parks and play areas today! Choose the one closest to home or search by park amenity.

Picnic Reservations You don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to reserve some of our most popular picnic areas. We have nine parks that have multiple areas available for rental.

Off-Leash Dog Areas We even have spaces for your dogs to roam free and socialize. Check out our unique canine offerings!

Magical Bridge Playground   Magical Bridge Playgrounds are thoughtfully designed to be socially inclusive, welcoming the 1-in-4 of us living with physical and cognitive disabilities, autism, visual or hearing impairments, medical conditions, or age-related challenges. Our playground may operate a little differently than others—so before your visit, please check out the guidelines below and browse our FAQ for answers to many of your "why" questions.

Phil Shao Memorial Skate Park Come check out our awesome in-ground skate park that local skaters helped to design. Thrasher Magazine rated our park an 8 out of 10!

Water Play Areas Five months out of the year you can get wet in five of our park water play areas!

What to do if you spot a Mountain Lion Sometimes wildlife and humans come into contact. Learn what to do and who to call if you see one of these large cats in your neighborhood or in a park.