Parks and Recreation

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parksrec

Foster City Fitness Court Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Foster City's newest park amenity, the NFC Fitness Court.  The Fitness Court is located in Shorebird Park (Beach Park Blvd/Halibut St) and is open to the public. Visit vendor booths, tour the court, download the app, and start your new fitness regiment today!

 

Event Schedule:

11:00am     Ribbon Cutting

11:15am     Free Express Bootcamp Class #1 (FULL)

11:30am     Open Court

11:45am     Free Express Bootcamp Class #2 (FULL)

Summer Days

Foster City Summer Days is coming August 23-25, 2019!

Summer Days will include live entertainment (such as bands and art demonstrations), traditional carnival/amusement rides & games, on-site food trucks (provided by Moveable Feast) and craft beer tastings, art/craft exhibits (by local artists and SF Etsy), in addition to activities and information booths by our local community groups.

For more information, visit www.fostercity.org/summerdays.

Chalk Art Zone

Artists of all ages are invited to participate in the designated Chalk Art Zone that will be featured along the lagoon pathway in Leo Ryan Park during Foster City's new community event, Summer Days.  Families, friends, colleagues, and neighbors are encouraged to sponsor a square to decorate for the entire community to enjoy during Summer Days which will be held August 23-25. 

REGISTRATION
To register, complete the form below or register online here.  Each 10x10 square is $25.   Deadline to register is July 19 or until filled.

Park System Master Plan (CIP 301-682)

Last Updated:
02/01/2024 - 10:05am

Description

Several of Foster City's 24 beautiful parks are nearing 50 years old.  As part of the City's ongoing effort to properly and adequately maintain its Parks infrastructure and ensure the quality and diversity of the facilities, a Parks System Master Plan is necessary.  Development of a Master Plan for the Parks System will allow for future planning of projects and guide the overall direction of the City's parks program. 

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Customer Appreciation Month

While we appreciate our customers all year long, we have designated the month of October as Customer Appreciation Month where we host a weekly raffle drawing and surprises to our awesome patrons.

Mondays: Free Coffee in the Recreation Center Lobby from 8:30am-10:30am
Wednesdays: Come for a free bag of popcorn from 2pm-3pm

Enter our weekly raffle drawing by sharing what you love about Parks and Recreation! 

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Safe Routes to School

On Wednesday, October 3rd, Audubon, Brewer Island, and Foster City Elementary School students and families are encouraged to participate by walking and/or riding their bikes to school. In honor of October 10th being National Walk to School Day, the Foster City Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce its participation in Safe Routes to School, Foster City.

Safe Routes to School

Students from Audubon, Brewer Island, and Foster City Elementary Schools are invited to participate in the Annual Safe Routes to School program. 

Meet fellow schoolmates and participate in the walking school bus at your nearest park by your school at 7:50am. 

 

Parks Master Plan Development

The City of Foster City is accepting proposals for firms to assist the City in re-envisioning the Foster City Park System.  Proposals for the Park System Master Plan should demonstrate strategies to:

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