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San Bruno City Park

4.2 (54 reviews)

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Phil A.

This spacious park has lots of activity, and seems to be a popular with the local residents!! It has playground, a baseball field, tennis courts, a gymnasium (do they still say gymnasium?), and a swimming pool! There's a paved trail that circles the park, seen lots of walkers doing laps on that trail. Actually, lots of people were playing tennis on this day also. Although the picnic areas were closed due to the pandemic, you can tell this is a huge picnic/bbq spot. I think every city has a place during these times where people just want to get outside and be around people safely, masked up, and this was that place here! I'll be coming back here when things open up again!!

Ball field with tennis courts located behind.
Robin D.

This is a nice quiet park. Kids are here on the playground. Dogs are here chasing balls. There is a couple of ball fields and some tennis courts. Evan a trail. The people using the park are friendly. It's clean and well kept. There are restrooms too. Peaceful.

Ball park at the far end
Emmalouise B.

This is a really lovely park - not just for the children's play area (although I do love those swings!!) but also for adults too. It has a couple of baseball parks, tennis court, recreation building (not sure what is inside but from the outside I can see a mini gym with weights), swimming pool, restrooms and concession stall. Is also has picnic tables around the place - most of which next to the children's play area along with BBQ pit which can be hired out. This seems to be a very popular spot for children's Birthday parties on nice warm sunny days. There is a small amount of parking on the corner of Cypress Ave with more spaces next to the rec center and it's always kept very clean. I also read that in the warmer summer months there is a 'film in the park' event here too which is free but does get very busy. It's nice to just come down here and walk a round watching the Squirrels scurry from tree to tree getting some fresh air or on the odd occasions I've given in to my inner child and headed to a smaller climb frame near the rec center much to the amusement of my husband, not sure what passers by thought of the sight of a grown adult shrieking 'weeeeeee' while playing on the tiny slide though!!

This is the exact model by GameTime at the play areas
Jennifer H.

I'm updating this review to reflect today's visit. San Bruno Parks & Rec has opened the toddlers' play area at San Bruno City Park with all-new equipment. That's right, folks, brand-new equipment such as four bucket swings! There's a sand area with built-in "construction vehicles." The jungle gym is made by GameTime, and it's just the right size for tots, I'm happy to report -- no harrowing fall potentials. The park was also not as littered / trashed as it was last time I was there. I still do not agree with this park's overall design. The children's play areas should have been moved closer to the park's interior, not left on the edge near traffic, especially due to the lack of gates. And the open drainage ditch is one of the worst eyesores in a park. I can only hope that this playground doesn't end up trashed.

View from the parking area. Great place to sit in the car under shade trees and eat lunch.
TJ P.

This is the best place in the area to eat lunch during the work week. Park under the trees in the shade. Put the windows down for a gentle breeze. Sit in your car and enjoy a quiet lunch while watching kids play. Twenty minutes here wipes away all the stresses of the morning. Just the reset button you need.

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Great playground for the kids, revamped snack shack ( upgraded), and good separate area's.

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Doesn't look as fun as it was definitely recommend this park for you're kids and picnics and there are swings and more so fun

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Great park especially with the brand new bathrooms. Needs more swings, otherwise we love this place

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Love this park. Just spoke to Dan the maintenance dude. There is a new bathroom & it's awesome.

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My kids love this park!! It would 10x's better if they didn't have tan bark there. Maybe like that bouncy rubber would be amazing!!

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Sweeney Ridge

Sweeney Ridge

4.3
(190 reviews)
1.3 mi

This is a nice enough spot to go for a hike. It was easy to find my way to the Sneath Lane Trail…read moreParking using google maps, a small lot within a residential neighborhood, that fits about 10-15 vehicles. It was foggy, cold, and incredibly windy during my visit last week, and of course, there's an incline as the trail wraps around the mountain. But it wasn't too bad, the actual climb up didn't feel as difficult as it looked from a distance, starting with the sneath lane trail then connecting to other trails higher up. In fact, there are many options for different trails to take. The Baquiano Trail had a dirt pathway while the Notch Trail toward the Nike Missile Control Site was paved. Near the SF Bay Discovery Site, there's a small restroom building (it was pretty clean for a park facility, on a Thursday afternoon). The gorgeous foliage lining the various paths was captivating, along with lovely views of the hills, lake (san andreas reservoir), and sunlit scenery in the distance. Too foggy to enjoy the views the higher you get though, just a giant cloud of fog everywhere. I barely made it three miles out before turning back. It was just far too windy and foggy to wanna be out there very long (I'm sure hot days would be even worse with zero shade to be found). Plus my legs definitely had a workout from the uphill trek. Luckily the jog back down was a breeze. And I did slow down to appreciate the vegetation and vast array of plant species, once again, before leaving.

There are a few entrances, but I think the most popular one is on Sneath Lane. This trail is paved…read moreand pretty steady and not too difficult for about a mile but then gets a bit steeper for the next mile to the top. On the way up you can see views of the San Andreas Reservoir Lake. After the rain you can hear the water flowing and see some little streams and wild mushrooms. To the ridge is a little under 2 miles. I like the fact there is a small bathroom which I find quite rare on trails like this. To the left is the San Francisco Discovery Site which has a plaque with some information. Apparently, this was the place the Spanish settlers first saw the San Francisco Bay. To the right the trail goes along the ridge to the remains of the old Nike missile site. The views are stellar, and one can see for miles on end, Marin, the city, Pacifica Mount Diablo, etc. I love watching all the planes coming in and out from nearby SFO. From Sneath the hike is about 5 miles and 2 hrs. I've also gone the Mori Trail route which is nice because it's not paved but this trail is steeper. It's worth checking out the funky Shelldance Orchid Gardens which is located at the trailhead but they are only open on the weekends.

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Sweeney Ridge in mid March
Sweeney Ridge in mid March
Sweeney Ridge in mid March
Sweeney Ridge in mid March
Plants and flowers along the trail

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Plants and flowers along the trail
Alta Loma Park

Alta Loma Park

4.3
(20 reviews)
3.0 mi

Parking: There are two lots. One by the baseball field…read morewhich is a shortish walk to the kids playground, and one right next to the playground which I didn't park at because I couldn't figure out how to get there. A wanderer explained I would need to get back on the freeway and go around etc. so I just shrugged and hauled myself on the paved path to the park. Playground: I'm such a fan because my son is 17 months and the playground was a great size for him. The slides are low to the ground so I feel comfortable with him going down on his own. I wish the swings were longer cause it's a lot back and forth quick swings but he doesn't complain and asks to jump back and forth between the two options. The area is very small, but not crowded so a sweet low key option for a parent who doesn't want to run around too much. There's a fun dome like spinning seat and a larger swing to sit with your kid in as well. There's not a ton at this park but what there was enough. Safety: I felt super safe here! I There were a handful of people with kids resting at some of the few picnic tables who kept to themselves. There were a few teenagers that strode in but they also kept to themselves. The flooring at this park is spongey and I had no worries about my son falling. There is a concrete "stage" with concrete seating around it that my son loved climbing on so I was close-by for that play area. Resting: Plenty of grass for picnics and 2-3 picnic tables that I noticed. Nothing was shaded though. Overall: I would definitely come back. My son was not ready to leave as he loved it here. I just need to figure out the correct parking lot!

Pretty park. Nice grill area. Cool playground for toddlers and big kids…read more My daughter is in between big kid and toddler and she did struggle to get to the side bc the only way on the big slide is to climb the rope jungle gym. It took her practically the whole day to build the courage bc it's so high in the air. The park is clean and people there were so nice.

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Vroom. Vroom!
Vroom. Vroom!
#IrieBeBe had the Playground all to herself (Panoramic, 06.11.14)
#IrieBeBe had the Playground all to herself (Panoramic, 06.11.14)
Finally under well deserved construction! View of the smaller lot & playground

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Finally under well deserved construction! View of the smaller lot & playground

San Bruno City Park - parks - Updated July 2026

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