McInnis Park — Attraction in San Rafael

General Info: This park has great views of the wetlands if you go up toward the skate park. It is connected to the golf course and said golf course even has a mini-golf course attached to it. There are several garbage cans and recycling cans, a lot of water fountains, and several picnic/bbq grills (currently closed due to COVID). Along with the skate park, there are a couple tennis courts, a baseball field, and a soccer field. Also, there is a stream nearby that I have seen people kayak in. The park rangers do a good job at keeping things in line. But with that said, they do seem to “hover”.

Fee: $0

Hours: Sunrise - Sunset Google says that it is open 24 Hours and it is not. Per Marin County ordinance, all parks are open during “daylight hours”

Parking: Free. There are several different lots throughout. Some paved, some are not.

Access: You can access the park by taking the Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Exit from US-101. Take a right onto Smith Ranch Rd and keep driving straight. Smith Ranch Rd is a dead end, and the park is at the end of the dead end.

Bathrooms: There are bathrooms in the parking lot of the golf course lot. They are not gender neutral, and although there are sinks, there is no running water. Bathrooms close at 7:30 pm. There are also a few porta-potties up by the skate park and soccer field.

Tip: This park is used heavily by the locals in the area, so it is not the most tourist friendly spot. Also, there are so many people who bring their dogs. There are signs posted for the central field that state no dogs on that particular field, but people do not listen. That said, be careful where you lay/step. Also, there is absolutely no shade anywhere.

4/5 stars because there is heavy local traffic inside the park, and the vibes the locals give off are not...

This is one of the greatest parks I've ever discovered. It has multiple sport fields (free) and a pristine skatepark (free) as well as minigolf ($) and a driving range ($). There are sick batting cages, but the snack shack girl said they are shut down. Which is a shame.

The skatepark is on top of a hill and the view is incredible at night. It closes at 5pm. Also don't litter. Posers litter.

Edit: Ignore the lady complaining about directions. I can almost guarantee that her GPS took her thru San Rafael to likely avoid the viscous CA-101 traffic. There is a backroad that runs from San Rafael adjacent to the freeway that spits you out close...

This park has so much to offer: it's a great place to go for a nature walk-especially if you're into bird watching, 9 hole golf course, mini-golf course, 2 story golf driving range, baseball batting cages, dog park, amazing skateboard park (designed with help from Tony Hawk, if my memory serves me correctly), tennis courts, multiple baseball and soccer fields, catch & release fishing ponds, and fabulous place to grab a cocktail or dinner at "The Club" or pick up golfing needs at the pro...