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Thursday, October 21, 2024

Completion of New Flood Park Facilities Nears; Saturday Work Continues

To finish construction of the multi-use sports field and sports courts, crews are scheduled to continue work on Saturdays, Oct 19 through Nov 16. On Nov 4 –22, the entire park will be closed, including the pump track. Learn more


Thursday, October 8, 2024

A Nature Themed Playground Design is Top Choice for Flood Park

Among the three concepts presented, the most popular with the community was boulder canyon, which reflects a natural aesthetic and will incorporate quarried and man-made rocks of varying sizes to serve as play and relaxation areas. Learn more


Thursday, October 3, 2024

Tennis Court Surfacing Begins at Flood Park

Construction crews on site, Saturday. October 5. Early pump track closure continues. Learn more


Thursday, September 19, 2024

Work at Flood Park Planned for Sep 21, Early Pump Track Closure Continues

Realize Flood Park construction crews are scheduled to be in the park Saturday, Sep. 21. Early closure of the pump track at 5 p.m. will continue to Sunday, Oct. 6. Learn more


Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Excavations Made at Flood Park for New Sports & Picnic Facilities

Contractors have excavated concrete, tennis courts, some grass areas and picnic sites in preparation for construction of new sports facilities and picnic areas. Work is planned for Saturdays in late July/early August in order to maintain project timeline. Learn more


Thursday, June 27, 2024

Next Phase in Redesigning Flood Park Playground – New Survey Open Now

View results from the Flood Park Playground Survey and take a follow-up survey to rank three concepts based on the feedback we received. Learn more


Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Flood Park Pump Track Featured on OpenRoad

On April 21, NBC Bay Area aired an episode of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell featuring the Flood Park Pump Track, a new recreational feature added to the park as part of the Realize Flood Park project. Learn more


Thursday, April 18, 2024

Flood Park Playground Survey Closes on Monday, April 22

If you haven’t yet taken the survey to help create a new Flood Park Playground, you’re not too late. The survey will close on Monday, April 22. Learn more


Thursday, April 4, 2024

Flood Park Closes April 8 as Park Renovation Begins

Beginning Monday, April 8, Flood County Park will be closed as demolition begins prior to construction of the first phase of the Realize Flood Park project. Learn more


Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Help Us Create Flood Park's New Playground

Let us know you and your children's preferences for types of play and equipment at Flood Park's new playground. Learn more


Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Design Your New Playground at Flood Park, March 16

Join us Saturday, March 16, 2:00–4:00pm to share ideas for a new playground at Flood Park. Plus, the Board of Supervisors, have approved the plans and specifications for Phase 1 of the Flood Park Landscape Plan and selection of a contractor. Learn more


Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Bids for Flood Park Phase 1 Construction Now Closed

The bid period for Phase 1 construction of the Realize Flood Park project is now closed. Learn more


Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Call for Bids Posted for Realize Flood Park Phase 1 Construction

The Realize Flood Park Phase 1 project is out for rebid with plans and specifications and key dates posted at San Mateo County Public Works. Learn more


Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Pump Track Opens at Flood Park, Oct 21

On Saturday, October 21, the new pump track opens at Flood Park. Completion of the pump track is part of the first phase of construction for Realize Flood Park. Learn more


Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Notes from Sep 16 Flood Park Urban Ecology Walk and Project Updates

Community members attending the September 16 Urban Ecology Walk received an update on the Realize Flood Park project from the design team, including San Mateo County Arborist Dan Krug and staff with CMG Landscape Architecture, and project management group CPM. Learn more


Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (updated)

Flood Park Closed for Construction Weekdays through Oct 11

Pump track construction continues in Flood Park requiring the park to remain closed, Monday to Friday, through Wednesday, October 11 to ensure safe entrance and exit by semi-trailer trucks. Learn more


Monday, August 28, 2023

Construction of the Pump Track has Begun

Following partial demolition of the tennis courts, contractors broke ground for Flood’s pump track. Construction is expected to continue until early October. Learn more


Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Phase 1 Construction of Flood Park Landscape Plan on the Horizon

Beginning early August, park visitors will see work begin to demolish one of the old tennis courts followed by installation of the bike pump track. Learn more


Monday, May 8, 2023

Flood Park Pump Track Presentation & Movie Night, May 20

Join us on Saturday, May 20 at 6:00p.m. for a presentation about future Flood Park Pump Track and plus a movie night! Learn more


Thursday, March 9, 2023

Realize Flood Park Progresses to Phase 1 of Construction

Following the Board of Supervisor’s unanimous approval, we are finalizing construction specifications for Phase 1 features. Construction begins June 15. Plus two events this Spring/Summer. Learn more


Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Board of Supervisors to Review Flood Park Phase 1 Plans, Dec 13

Phase 1 plans will be presented to the Board of Supervisors at their Dec 13 meeting. Learn how to attend the board meeting in person or by teleconference. Learn more


Thursday, October 20 2022

Project Phases Posted, Learn More at Nov 5 Event

See upcoming project phases and join us in the park on Nov 5 to learn about Phase 1. Learn more


Monday, August 8, 2022

Notice of Determination Filed

In accordance with CEQA guidelines, the Parks Department has filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse. View the Notice of Determination 


Thursday, July 28, 2022

Board’s Action Brings Revitalization of Flood Park Closer to Reality

Through an unanimous vote at the July 26 meeting, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors accepted the Flood Park Updated Landscape Plan noting the Plan reflects a balanced approach in addressing the interests of park visitors and neighbors. View more


Thursday, July 21, 2022

Board of Supervisors to Consider Updated Landscape Plan July 26

View recent refinements of the Updated Landscape Plan in response to comments made during the June 11 meeting at Flood Park. Board of Supervisors to review on July 26. View more


Friday, June 8, 2022

See Comments from the June 11 Flood Park Meeting

On Saturday, June 11, the public was invited to join the design team in the park to review the Updated Landscape Plan. Comments received at the event are being reviewed by the design team and a refined landscape plan will be presented to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors at the July 26 meeting. View more


Monday, May 31, 2022

Community Response to Realize Flood Park Plan

View compiled feedback for the Realize Flood Park project received during community events and survey responses, and see the plan revisions based on the feedback. View more 


Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Realize Flood Park Community Survey Results

View survey data collected for the Realize Flood Park project, which will guide the development of schematic designs for the park. 

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Monday, April 4, 2022

Survey Closed; Schematic Designs to Reflect Public Input

The Realize Flood Park survey has closed. The consulting team with CMG will use the data collected from surveys and events to develop schematic designs for the features shown in the 2020 Landscape Plan. Beginning this summer, the Department will hold public events to preview the designs. 


Monday, March 7, 2022

Upcoming Opportunities to Realize Flood Park

The design phase for the Realize Flood Park project continues with three additional opportunities for you to share your ideas about sports and play areas, picnic and gathering areas, historic resources and the park’s urban forest and ecology.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Realize Flood Park March 1 Working Group Meeting

The second Working Group meeting for Realize Flood Park was held on Tuesday, March 1.

View a video of the meeting


Friday, February 18, 2022

View the First Realize Flood Park Design Meeting

The first community meeting to launch the design phase of the Realize Food Park project was held February 2 via Zoom. View the videos and materials of the meeting and breakout sessions.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Realize Flood Park Community Meeting

On Wednesday, February 2,  join us as we begin to design park features included in the 2020 Flood Park Landscape Plan.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Flood Park Project Transitions from 'Reimagine' to 'Realize'

In 2022, the Flood Park project will transition from ‘reimagining’ to ‘realizing’ a new park for the community. View the recorded meeting of the newly formed Working Group, which will bring a range of perspectives to the park design. 

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