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Ryder Park

Bayfront park with one of the Peninsula's few splash pads plus a big playground and picnic lawns right on the water. Flat Bay Trail access makes it stroller and balance-bike friendly.

1801 J Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

Kid essentials

Good forAges 3 and up
RestroomsYes
Picnic tablesYes
ShadeYes
SwingsYes
Easy parkingYes
Free to enterYes
Coffee nearbyNo
Water playNo
FencedNo
Accessible play equipmentNo
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1801 J Hart Clinton Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

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