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Harborview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 241 Google reviews · Running trail in San Mateo, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harborview 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.
Open city park with shaded picnic areas, views over the bay & a half basketball court.
What runners say about Harborview Park
“Very nice neighborhood park, play structure for 2-5 and 5-12 are fairly new and well maintained, good for different groups of kids.”
“Sunday morning is quiet and kids are mostly younger.”
Brilliant little sport with access to some very nice view of the Bay... HarborView Park is part of the San Mateo Shoreline and is the gateway to some lovely trails for getting some exercise weather you are biking, running or walking. It's even dog friendly, however all dogs must be on a leash.
Sunday morning is quiet and kids are mostly younger. Bathrooms available to use. Small picnic area. Access to long flat walking trail along Bay. Big sand play area. Play structure for 2 to 5 year olds and then older kids. Baseball field. Basketball court. It’s windy and cool when the Bay is windy.
Great little park just south of Coyote Point. Has a small and big kids play area, sand pit, bathrooms, small field, and short walk to the bay trail. Parking can be tough since there are not a lot of spots. Worth checking out, and a short walk to the Coyote Point Harbor area.
Nice calm walk by the bay. Perfect for weekends. Look out for construction zone.
Trail conditions & character
“Harbor View park is located east of Hwy 101 off of Monte Diablo in San Mateo.”
“The park has barbeque grills, a clean bathroom facility, baseball field, 2 seperate children playgrounds, and bike path”
“Still a great place to sit in the grass and watch the dogs play.”
Plan your run at Harborview 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsanmateo.org
- Phone+1 650-522-7434
- 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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