FAQs
Can I bring a bbq grill?
Yes, you may bring a bbq grill to the park. Propane grills are strongly encouraged and recommended. If you must use coals, please take them out of the park with you. Coals cannot be dumped into the trash cans. Leo J. Ryan hilltop and Boothbay Park have designated coal receptacles.
Can I have a bounce house?
Bounce houses are allowed at specific parks. Review our Bounce House policy on page 2 of our Park Rules Agreement.
Can I have food trucks?
Food trucks are allowed at reservable parks only for event or party attendees, with no fees charged or food sold. Only one food truck is allowed per picnic reservation.
Can I serve alcohol?
Alcohol may be served at reservable parks only. You must purchase an insurance certificate and reserve the park.
Do I have to be a Foster City resident to book a park/picnic site?
Only Foster City residents or Foster City based businesses are able to reserve a park (with the exception of Leo Ryan Park hilltop).
Do I have to reserve the park if I want to have a small gathering or picnic?
Reservations are required only if your group will be 25 persons or more OR if you are planning to serve alcohol.
How far in advance can I reserve a park?
Parks may be reserved up to a year in advance.
How many people can I have at my event?
Capacity depends on the park. Please refer to the Park application for limits at each park.
I cannot reserve online it is too difficult please help.
Please contact us via email or phone:
Facility Reservations Coordinator: Dusty Landwehr; dlandwehr@fostercity.org
General recreation email: recreation@fostercity.org
Recreation front desk: (650) 286-3380
I have a park permit but it is scheduled to rain on the day of my rental. What do I do?
Rain Out Policy- Full refunds will be issued if it rains during a scheduled rental and makes the reserved area unusable. Park user must contact Parks and Recreation Department staff within the week following the date of the permit. Requests to cancel a permit in advance due to the anticipated forecast of bad weather will not be granted without a $26 cancellation fee.
If I reserve a park, does that mean I get exclusive use of the park?
When you reserve a park, you're reserving the picnic tables at that designated park. Renters do not get exclusive use of the park, beach, or playground area.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than seven (7) days prior to the event date will receive full refund minus a $10 processing fee. Cancellations made less than seven (7) days will result in a $25 cancellation fee.
