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Bay Meadows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 306 Google reviews · Running trail in San Mateo, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bay Meadows Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Recreational area on 12 acres includes a baseball diamond, lawn-bowling green, public garden & more.
What runners say about Bay Meadows Park
“it’s so much nicer after a nice rain and they’re not around when the paths are mostly clean.”
Well maintained, clean park within Bay Meadows Community. Saw lots of residents walking and jogging during the weekends. The pond needs a slight update and the pond water needs to be refreshed.
Big wide open well maintained park with some picnic tables and filled with lots of geese. Walking track around which is 0.5 miles. 2 gender restrooms available.
Nice park to take a stroll, approximately a half mile loop around the entire park. In the middle of the park you can find a huge open grass area for outdoor activities. There are several soccer goal post's. There are two charcoal bbq grills on each side of the park and one set of public restrooms.
This park is located where the old Bay Meadows use to be. There is a large park located on 28th Ave with a large field area and a pond with ducks. There are public restroom and a few bbg areas . ( Like 2 I believe) Not a lot of shade on sunny days, but it's peaceful and well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a huge area of grass and hills, with a path around the outside and a pair of restrooms.”
“The only drawbacks are a lack of designated parking, and the presence of Canada Geese - these guys are pretty messy, so watch where you walk.”
Plan your run at Bay Meadows Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsanmateo.org
- Phone+1 650-627-0000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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