With your library card you can borrow a California State Libraries park pass! Place a hold with your library card through the catalog or drop by any San Mateo Public Library and ask at the Accounts Desk if there is a Quick Pick pass available to borrow. The pass entitles you to a free vehicle day-use entry for one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less or one highway licensed motorcycle at over 200 participating state parks. Checkout is for 3 weeks with no renewals. The California State Library Parks Pass is a partnership between California State Parks and the California State Library.
We also have San Mateo County park passes to borrow! With a San Mateo County Park Pass you can explore and enjoy 23 park locations in San Mateo County. Checkout is for 3 weeks with no renewals. Please inquire at one of our Accounts Desks for availability.
Parks Pass Equipment
Borrow the items below with a PLS library card and enjoy the great outdoors! Items can be checked out for up to 21 days. There are no renewals or holds on these items. All items in this collection were purchased with a grant awarded to the San Mateo Library by the California State Parks and California State Library.
Disclaimer: By borrowing any items (the "Equipment") in the State Parks Are For Everyone Collection, you agree to review the specifications of the Equipment and will be aware of its limitations and uses before use. You also agree that you will be solely responsible for injuries or any type of damage sustained during your use the Equipment.