About
Waterside park featuring picnic facilities and a seasonal swimming pool, plus a beach, and fishing pier.
The park features a heated swimming pool, which is typically open seasonally from Memorial Day to mid-August. While an exact temperature is not publicly specified, heated public pools commonly maintain a comfortable range, often between 78-82°F (25-28°C).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? McNears Beach Park is highly praised as a wonderful, awesome, and beautifully maintained 55-acre park situated in a sheltered cove of San Pablo Bay. As of July 1, 2024, it's free to enter with no parking fee, though the lot can fill up quickly. The park offers a wide range of amenities including beach access (with gravelly/pebbly sand suitable for kayaking/paddle boats, but no lifeguards), a free swimming pool (subject to capacity limits and staffing), a fishing pier (no license required for public pier fishing), tennis and pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, hiking trails, and a green lawn. Picnic areas with tables and BBQs are available by reservation. It's a popular spot for family outings and reunions, with visitors appreciating the clean environment, kids' swimming area, grassy areas, and the refreshing water views/breeze on hot days. Important notes include that dogs are not allowed (except service dogs), groups of 20 or more require reservations, and amplified music is prohibited.
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Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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Accessible Restroom
Reviews
Listing Reviews
April 28th, 2025Mickey Olson
Nice little spot. A few places to reserve for picnics and they have courts for tennis and pickleball , there was a pool but it was closed. The shore line was cool and there were geese with baby geese!
April 16th, 2025Lady T.
Wonderful park, pier, and shoreline for fishing, lounging, or friendly sporting activity. It's definitely worth a visit.
August 18th, 2024Lillian
I luv McNears Beach park. This is the type of place folks want to keep a secret because it’s just that awesome. It’s a 55 acre park that lies in a sheltered cove of San Pablo Bay. As of July 1, 2024, it’s free. Yup, that’s right… no more parking fee. But the lot does fill up quickly, and when it does, entry is closed. This park is beautifully maintained. What it offers is… -Beach access: The San Pablo bay is right there. The sand is gravelly and pebbly. Kayaks and paddle boats are allowed to launch. But during low tides, it may be difficult due to the mud flats. The water quality is tested weekly to make sure it’s at safe levels for recreational use. There are no lifeguards though. -Swimming pool: It’s free but I’m not sure if it’s free for non residents. The pool staffing is limited. Once the pool capacity (per the staffing) is reached, folks have to wait. -Fishing pier: CA Fish and Wildlife allows fishing on a public pier without requiring a fishing license. Even if you don’t fish, it’s a nice walk out to see the views. -Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts: First come use. -Sand volleyball court: First come use. -Picnic area with tables and a BBQ: They are available by reservation only. -Hiking Trails -Green Lawn Things to Note: -Dogs are not allowed, unless they are service dogs. -Groups of 20 or more need a reservation. -No amplified music or noise is allowed. For additional information on hours and reservations, go to the Marin County Parks website.
August 7th, 2025Rebecca Gonzales
We have our family reunion here every year. And it has been a blast. Every single year we're greatly appreciative for the beach. This swimming area for the kids, the grassy area for the kids. It's wonderful. It's a beautiful park.
June 10th, 2024Ana Perez
My family really enjoys this place. Having the heated pool available for the kiddos to be in while we grill up the tri-tips and burgers is amazing. The park is always clean. The water views/breeze make it a perfect place for those hot & sunny days.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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