To commemorate our new mountain lion “exhibit,” the Friends are staffing a “welcome” table outside of the Visitor Center this coming Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, from 10 am to 4 pm. We will be answering questions about…
A new mountain lion exhibit, consisting of the park’s existing puma statue together with two new educational display panels, has recently been installed near the entry door of the still-closed Visitor Center. The panels were conceived and developed by Mark Golembiewski, current…
As of Thursday, September 3, San Pedro Valley Park has re-opened! The County’s Parks Department issued the following notice: Parks, Trails & Drop-in Picnic Sites Re-open After CZU Fire After a complete closure due to the CZU Lightning Complex fire,…
Due to the wildfires burning in southern San Mateo County, all San Mateo County Parks, including San Pedro Valley Park, are closed (as of 8/21/20) until further notice. Park rangers throughout the County Park System have been assigned to…
The Natural History of the San Bruno Mountains is a book that lists the all of the species of plants on the Mountain, with special attention being paid to the rare plants that only grow on the Mountain and nowhere…
Drop-in Picnicking On Monday, June 29, drop-in picnic sites were opened for use by single households only. For your well-being and to guard against the spread of COVID-19, our park rangers ask that you: Bring a reusable table covering for…
On Monday, June 8th, 2020, the main parking lot at San Pedro Valley Park was reopened to the public. The San Mateo County Parks Department announced on June 6th that they are proceeding with Phase 2 of their parks reopening…
On Monday, May 4th, the San Mateo County Parks Department reopenedthe trails at San Pedro Valley Park after being closed since March 27. Visitors are required to hike single file on narrow trails, keep six feet apartfrom others, not congregate…
The Friends of San Pedro Valley Park, due to the Coronavirus epidemic and the subsequent closure of the park and the visitor center, have cancelled all events during the month of April. This includes Habitat Restoration, Trail Days, the children’s…
Good news from Michelle Beasley, Executive Director of the S.M. County Parks Foundation: “I am very pleased to let you know that the San Mateo County Parks Foundation will grant the Friends of SPVP the $1,608 you requested ‘to help…
