Laurelwood Park in San Mateo is worth the drive.

Laurel Wood Park in San Mateo sits at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in the hills above the city off DeAnza Blvd. To get there take the Deanza exit off HWY 92 and turn east (downhill) when you intersect DeAnza Blvd. Laurelwood Park sits in a low lying bowl off the right side of the road and is impossible to miss as you drive by. This park is popular with the locals renting out the pavillion area for parties and the playground always has childeren playing. Adults love it too because of the trails that criss-cross up and down this mountain.