Ravenswood Open Space Preserve

Menlo Park, San Mateo County, CA

EntryFree entry
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ParkingNo parking fee
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DogsNot allowed
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HoursSunrise to sunset ±30 min
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Size
284 acres Source
Managed by
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

About Ravenswood Open Space Preserve

Located in the wetlands of the San Francisco Bay, the 376-acre Ravenswood Open Space Preserve is a great location for birdwatching and family adventures. A flat, easy-access pedestrian and bicycle trail runs along the levee surrounding the marsh.
From the official park page · checked Oct 15, 2026

Facilities

  • Boat Launch
  • Drinking Water
  • Picnic Area
  • RestroomsNot available

Facility details: OpenStreetMap, official park information

Sunrise & sunset

Ravenswood Open Space Preserve hours follow the sun (Sunrise to sunset ±30 min). Mid-month times for this location:

MonthSunriseSunset
Jan7:21 a.m.5:12 p.m.
Feb6:59 a.m.5:46 p.m.
Mar7:21 a.m.7:14 p.m.
Apr6:35 a.m.7:42 p.m.
May5:59 a.m.8:09 p.m.
Jun5:46 a.m.8:30 p.m.
Jul5:58 a.m.8:29 p.m.
Aug6:23 a.m.8:02 p.m.
Sep6:49 a.m.7:18 p.m.
Oct7:15 a.m.6:32 p.m.
Nov6:47 a.m.4:59 p.m.
Dec7:15 a.m.4:51 p.m.

Calculated from the park's coordinates (NOAA solar equations), Pacific time.

Ravenswood Open Space Preserve at a glance

PPW
  • PParking · 2
  • WDrinking water · 1
  • Named trails · 1

Outline: CPAD. Points and trail lines: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Trails

TrailMapped lengthElevationSurface & uses
San Francisco Bay Trail1.8 mi25 ft up & down7–16 ftPavedBikesNo horsesNo dogsWheelchairUnpaved

Trail names and mapped lengths come from OpenStreetMap; lengths count only the part inside the park boundary. Up-and-down totals (climbing plus descent, one way) and elevation ranges are estimates from USGS 3DEP elevation (about 15 m grid) sampled along the mapped line. Use the official guide map for the route and current closures.

Rules & reservations

Official park page

    Open a half-hour before sunrise until a half-hour after sunset. The Bay Trail section between University Ave. and Bay Rd. is open to through traffic 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    Map & directions

    1Location overview · map data © OpenStreetMap

    37.481828, -122.126486Get directions

    Nearby parks

    Straight-line distance
    Flood ParkMenlo Park · 2.5 mi · BBQ Grills, Drinking WaterEdgewood Park and Natural PreserveRedwood City · 8.6 mi · Drinking Water, Picnic AreaPulgas Ridge Open Space PreserveSan Carlos · 9.1 mi · RestroomsThornewood Open Space PreserveWoodside · 9.2 mi · Tennis CourtsWunderlich ParkWoodside · 9.4 mi · Drinking Water, Picnic Area

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    San Mateo County parks

    Sources & verification

    Last verified: Oct 15, 2026
    1. California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026aname, county, agency, access, acres
    2. Midpen preserve pageofficial_url, hours, hours_note, dogs, facilities.restrooms
    3. Midpen visitor FAQ (no entry or parking fees)fees
    4. OpenStreetMap facilities and trailsfacilities.boat-launch, facilities.drinking-water, facilities.picnic-area, trails
    5. U.S. Census Bureau place boundariescity
    6. OpenStreetMap: parking, restrooms, water, trailheads, trail lines, and bus stopsvisit
    7. Terrain Tiles elevation (USGS 3DEP), sampled every 20 m along OpenStreetMap trail linestrails.elevation
    8. Official park page (introduction excerpt)intro
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