Ongoing closures at Coyote Point Recreation Area include the Beach Center, trails, and a restroom in the Eucalyptus area of the park.

Coyotes are rarely aggressive towards humans. Here are some tips for what to do if you encounter one.

On September 16, work begins on a project to enhance public safety by maintaining already existing fuel breaks and shaded fuel breaks along a 4.3-mile network of fire roads in Sam McDonald Park. Trails will be closed in two areas of the park on weekdays.

Information from first round of public outreach has been compiled and analyzed by project consultants and will be available for review and your comments at SummerFest on August 10.

Trail camp closed temporarily.

The RV Dump Station at Memorial Park is currently closed. The dump station is expected to be out of operation for at least two weeks.

Monday, August 19 marks the beginning of the month-long window in which groups of 15 or more can reserve dates for a naturalist-led tour of the tidepools at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.

The fund allows the County to disperse 50% matching funding for projects that provide maximum public benefit through the protection, conservation and preservation of fish and wildlife in the County. Applications are to be submitted by August 22, 2024.

July 19, 2024 Re: Pacifica Police Department Officer Involved Shooting Of Michelle Arrais On March 27, 2024 The District Attorney’s Office has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of Michelle Arrais on March 27, 2024 by Pacifica Police Corporal Hayden Fry and Officer Kevin Contreras during a confrontation at 2562 Francisco Boulevard in Pacifica. After a thorough investigation by Inspector Jamie Draper and other inspectors with the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe has concluded that there is no legal basis for filing criminal charges against either of the two Pacifica Police Officers involved in the death of Ms. Arrais. District Attorney Wagstaffe has concluded that the use of lethal force by Corporal Hayden Fry and Officer Kevin Contreras was legally justifiable self-defense and defense of others pursuant to California Penal Code section 835a and section 196. Therefore, this case is now deemed closed by this office.

Contractors have excavated concrete and grass areas, tennis courts and picnic sites in preparation for construction of new sports facilities and picnic areas. Work is planned for Saturdays in late July/early August.

On Thursday, July 11, about 250 people gathered in Memorial Park to celebrate the park’s 100th anniversary. Read about the ceremony and learn more about Memorial Park's history.

See trail and area closures including Big Slides in the Meadow View playground.