Open Mike: A Look Inside the County of San Mateo

Parks: Where Everyone Belongs

Open Mike: A Look Inside the County of San Mateo

Show Notes

Mike sits down with San Mateo County Parks director Nicholas Calderon to talk about the wide range of activities and experiences visitors enjoy in our parks. Learn much more about our parks, trails and events by visiting https://www.smcgov.org/parks Mike Callagy bio: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/profile/mike-callagy

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