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Picnic Sites



San Carlos Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting Picnic Site Reservations for dates beginning July 1, 2011.  For reservations, please call the Parks & Recreation Office at (650) 802-4382 or visit our office located at City Hall, 600 Elm Street. 





San Carlos 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
  • 3 tables, Approximate Area: 36’ x 48’
  • 1 BBQ grill available at site
  • Location: Cedar Street, Between Basketball Courts and Playground
  • Reservation fee: $125

Tot Lot Picnic Area, Burton Park

  • Maximum Group size: 20 people
  • 2 areas with Table, Approximate Area: 25’ x 27’
  • Note: playground open to public use
  • No BBQing within tot lot area
  • Reservation fee: $65
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.
  • Maximum Group size: 60 people
  • 3 tables and BBQ grills, Approximate Area: 30’ x 45’
  • Reservation fee: $85

Please note: The 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


Laureola Park,
503 Old County Road, San Carlos     Please Note:  Due to the planned scheduled reconstruction of the children's playground and construction of a water park feature to be started soon, Laureola Park will not be available for picnic reservations from August 1 thru 17.  This schedule is subject to change for reasons such as delayed materials shipment, inclement weather, etc. 

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
  • 3 tables and double BBQ, Approximate Area: 70’ x 40’
  • Reservation fee: $85

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’
  • Reservation fee: $125

Arguello Park, 260 Wellington Drive, San Carlos

Arguello Park is located .2 miles off San Carlos Avenue on Wellington Drive above Arundel School, and offers a playground, two picnic sites, trails, and a ball field.

2 restroom stalls on site
Parking: 30 stalls in lot

Sunny Picnic Site

  • Maximum Group Size: 50 people
  • # of tables and double BBQ; Approximate Area: 30' x 45'
  • Reservation fee: $65

Shady Picnic Site

  • Maximum Group Size: 50 people
  • # of tables and double BBQ; Approximate Area: 30' x 45'
  • Reservation fee: $65


Additional Picnic Sites - Picnic tables available on first-come basis

2 restroom stalls on siteParking: 30 stalls in lot

For more information, please contact staff in the Parks & Recreation Office at (650) 802-4382