A Special Event permit is required for groups larger than the maximum noted/ picnic site and for any activities requiring a permit as noted in the San Carlos Park Ordinance.

City of San Carlos Parks are unable to accommodate groups over 150 guests.

Large groups may consider contacting the following County Parks for reservations:

• Coyote Point, Huddart Park, Edgewood Park

Picnic Sites

Burton Park, 1017 Cedar Street, San Carlos

Burton Park is the oldest and best known park in San Carlos. The central location and diversity of activities help attract a wide spectrum of users year round.The park features ball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and tennis courts.

2 Restroom stalls on site
Parking: 24 spaces on Chestnut cul-de-sac

Playground Picnic Area, Burton Park

• Maximum Group size: 60 people
• Reservations accepted for 3 tables, Approximate Area: 36’ x 48’
• 1 BBQ grill available at site
• Location: Cedar Street, Between Basketball Courts and Playground
• Permit fee is $78

Tot Lot Picnic Area, Burton Park

• Maximum Group size: 20 people
• Reservations accepted for 1 Table, Approximate Area: 25’ x 27’
• Note: playground open to public use
• No alcohol permitted in Tot Lot Area
• No BBQing within tot lot area
• Permit fee is $78

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Les Mundell Grove, Burton Park

Les Mundell Grove is located in a grove of redwood trees, behind the Youth Center facility on Woodland Avenue.
Restrooms available at Burton Park north end restrooms by playground.

Les Mundell Grove

• Maximum Group size: 60 people
• Reservations accepted for 3 tables and BBQ grills, Approximate Area: 30’ x 45’
• Permit fee is $78

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Laureola Park, 503 Old County Road, San Carlos

Laureola Park is a neighborhood park with ball field, basketball courts and playground area. This park is located between San Carlos Avenue, Old County Road and Bayport Drive.

2 restroom stalls on site
Parking: 30 spaces in lot

Bayport Picnic Site

• Maximum group size: 40 people
• Reservations accepted for 3 tables and double BBQ, Approximate Area: 70’ x 40’
• Permit fee is $78

Laureola West Side Picnic Area

• Maximum Group Size: 100 people
• 6 tables and BBQ grills plus small adjoining lawn area, Approximate Area: 60’ x 110’
• Permit fee is $78

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Drop In Picnic Sites - Picnic tables available on first-come basis

• Arguello Park, located .2 miles off San Carlos Avenue on Wellington Drive above Arundel School.
• Cedar Street Neighborhood Park, located 100 block of Cedar Street, near Belmont border.
• City Hall Park, located at the corner of San Carlos Ave and Elm Street.
• Crestview Park, located on Leslie Drive, off Crestview Drive, north of Brittan Avenue.
• Highlands Park, located at the corner of Melendy Drive and Aberdeen Drive.
• Hillcrest Circle Park, located Hillcrest Road & Arundel Road.
• Laurel Street Park, located between 751 and 765 Laurel Street.
• San Carlos Avenue Neighborhood Park, located on the 2300 block of SC Avenue.
• Vista Park, located on the west side of the 400 block on Crestview Drive.

For more information, please contact: Pat McAlpin at Burton Park (650) 802-4382