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The San Carlos Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting Picnic Reservations. Reservable picnic sites are located at Burton Park, Laureola Park and Arguello Park. Picnic site amenities are listed below. To check site availability, click here.

Picnic Reservation Application (44KB)
Picnic Reservation Policies and Regulations (69KB)

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

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
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 site
Parking: 30 stalls in lot

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.

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

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

San Carlos Residents and San Carlos businesses may reserve a picnic site up to 6 months in advance, and any Non-Residents may reserve a picnic site up to 3 months in advance. Reservable months are from March through October only.

Reservation must be made in person at the Parks & Recreation Office, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, located at 600 Elm Street, 2nd Floor.
Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard, cash, or check.
Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For inquires regarding availability, please call the Parks & Recreation Office at (650) 802-4382. We do not put placeholders in the Facility Booking system.