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San Mateo County Residents To Receive County Park Access For Free
"Every resident of San Mateo County deserves the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful parks, no matter their income," Horsey said.
November 18, 2022
All San Mateo County residents will soon be able to access the county's 16,000 acres of parkland, regardless of economic status, after the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to give low-income families and individuals annual County Park passes.
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Nearly 20 percent of all county residents are eligible for public assistance programs for resources like health care, shelter and food. They will also soon be able to obtain an annual pass for free under the what is being called the Mariposa Program.
"Every resident of San Mateo County deserves the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful parks, no matter their income," Board President Don Horsley said in a statement. "The benefits of parks and just being outdoors are well known. Time in nature is healing and contributes to overall health and well-being."
Find out what's happening in Redwood City-Woodsidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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