# Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

**Park** - Redwood City

Google: 4.7/5 (1381 reviews)

## Your Local Escape Into Nature, Ready in Minutes

When you need a breath of fresh air without a long drive, Edgewood delivers shaded forest trails, sweeping ridge views, and seasonal wildflowers — all free, just a short trip away.

## Why customers choose us

### Accessible Nature Escape Near Home
Visitors hire Edgewood when they want a rewarding outdoor experience without a long drive or complex planning. The park delivers a complete nature outing — trails, wildlife, and scenery — within easy reach of local communities.
> "I love how it's local, oh, and did I mention it smells beautiful up there."

### Seasonal Wildflower and Wildlife Viewing
People choose Edgewood specifically to witness living natural spectacles — from spring wildflower blooms to deer, lizards, and birds along the trails. The park's varied terrain supports a rich mix of ecosystems that rewards curious explorers.
> "Amazing wildflowers in spring and so many lizards everywhere! Nice mixture of bedrocks and soils means there are multiple types of areas to see - from grasslands to woods and chaparral."

### Beginner-Friendly Hike with Facilities
Edgewood is hired by those seeking a manageable, well-supported hiking experience — free parking, restrooms, clear trails, and a 2–3 hour commitment make it approachable for newcomers and casual hikers alike.
> "Beautiful and easy to navigate hiking and exercise preserve with beautiful views, lots of wildflowers, birds and other animals, public facilities, and moderate to easy difficulty."

## What customers praise

- **Wildflowers in spring** - "Amazing wildflowers in spring and so many lizards everywhere!"
- **Mix of shaded and open trails** - "nice trails- shaded and open ones for everyone's preference"
- **Wildlife along the trails** - "Deers all around. Really enjoyed it."
- **Spectacular ridge views** - "Spectacular views from the ridge trail across Bear Island all the way to Mount Diablo."
- **Free parking and restrooms on site** - "Parking was free, and they were also restrooms available."
- **Beginner-friendly, moderate difficulty** - "The trails are good for beginners. Most of them are covered with trees but there are stretches with no shade so bring sunscreen."
- **Manageable 2–4 mile loops** - "This place is truly special and can be reasonably navigated in 2-3 hours!"
- **Benches with great views throughout the park** - "They have benches throughout the park in places with great views."

## Highlights

- **Refreshing breeze at the summit** - "It does get warm at the top, but there is a lovely Breeze."
- **A naturally fragrant landscape** - "did I mention it smells beautiful up there"
- **Diverse terrain and ecosystems** - "Nice mixture of bedrocks and soils means there are multiple types of areas to see - from grasslands to woods and chaparral."
- **Deer roaming freely throughout** - "Deers all around. Really enjoyed it."
- **Picnic area near the parking lot** - "They have picnic tables close to the main parking lot and restrooms close by."
- **Welcome center at the trailhead** - "restrooms are located at the bottom alongside a welcome center"

## Special touches

- **Free Entry, No Exceptions**: Visitors consistently note that the park costs nothing to enter, removing any barrier to enjoying a full day outdoors in a high cost-of-living region.
- **Free Parking On-Site**: The parking lot is complimentary, a small but meaningful detail that makes spontaneous visits easy and stress-free.
- **Restrooms at the Trailhead**: Clean, accessible restrooms are positioned near the main parking lot, so hikers can set off comfortably without having to plan around facilities.
- **A Welcome Center to Orient Newcomers**: A welcome center sits at the base of the park, giving first-time visitors a grounding point before they head out onto the trails.
- **Benches Placed at the Best Views**: Benches are thoughtfully positioned throughout the park at spots chosen for their scenery, inviting visitors to pause, rest, and take in the landscape rather than simply pass through it.
- **Picnic Tables Near the Parking Area**: Picnic tables close to the main lot mean families and groups can easily combine a hike with a relaxed meal without hauling gear far from the car.
- **A Trail Network Designed for Different Preferences**: The interconnected trail system offers a genuine choice between shaded woodland paths and open sunny stretches, so each visitor can tailor their experience to their own comfort and mood.
- **A Seasonal Wildflower Display That Rewards Timely Visits**: The park's natural landscape produces a vivid wildflower bloom in early spring, giving returning visitors a reason to come back and newcomers a memorable first impression tied to the rhythm of the season.

## Tips for visitors

- 🌸 **Visit in early spring**: Come in early spring to catch the wildflowers at their peak bloom throughout the trails.
- 🧴 **Bring sunscreen and water**: Pack sunscreen and plenty of water, especially for open stretches of trail and the warmer ridge areas.
- ⏱️ **Allow 2–3 hours**: Plan for 2–3 hours to comfortably complete a loop and take in the views along the way.
- 🚻 **Use restrooms before hiking**: Make use of the restrooms near the parking lot and welcome center before heading out on the trail.
- ⚠️ **Watch out for poison oak**: Stay alert for poison oak along the trails, particularly if you're venturing off the main path.
- 🅿️ **Arrive early on weekends**: Parking can be limited, so arriving earlier in the day on weekends helps you secure a spot closer to the trailhead.

## Contact

Website: http://parks.smcgov.org/edgewood-park-natural-preserve
Phone: (650) 367-7575

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