Parks and Recreation Covid-19 FAQ

Face Mask Coverings

We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and want to assure our community that your City staff are working tirelessly to support and protect the well-being of Foster City. We appreciate the community’s cooperation and patience as we evaluate, reassess, and make any adjustments as necessary.

Foster City Parks & Recreation is reopening assets as allowed by California Health Authority. Our city recreation facilities remain closed to the general public with the exception of our summer camp day programs.  The public are encouraged to use the Parks and Recreation Staff Directory reach staff by email or to make an appointment. 

The City will continue to plan for and evaluate new information for the reopening of some of its recreational spaces that do not involve shared equipment or physical contact. We appreciate the community’s patience and support during this process.

Gentle Reminder: Please be kind to the front-line staff as we all do our best to ensure your safety and enjoyment during these unprecedented times.

What Amenities are Open?

  • All parks, sports courts, and fields are open. 

Though park amenities are open, please help stop the spread of Covid-19.   Wear a mask and avoid gatherings or activities that require close contact with members outside of a household and/or social bubble.

For the latest information on what recreational activities are allowed, please visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/outdoor-indoor-recreational-sports.aspx.

Athletic Field and Basketball Guidelines

  • Foster City-based youth sports* have permitted use of athletic fields. (Adult sports and groups of 10 or more are not currently being permitted.) 
  • Groups of 10 or more are required to have a permit (F.C.M.C.12.16.010)
  • While basketball courts and fields may be open, pick-up games and scrimmages are currently prohibited per the California Department of Public Health.
  • *Physical conditioning, practice, skill-building, and training that can be conducted outdoors, with 6 feet of physical distancing, and within stable cohorts are authorized for youth sports programs.     

Private Lessons and Personal Training 

  • Fitness instructors and/or trainers without a permit from the City of Foster City are prohibited from teaching private or group lessons on City property including in a park (FCMC 12.20.50).
  • If you would like to be authorized instructor or to learn how to offer a class in a city park, please email recreation@fostercity.org. 


What Amenities and Facilities are Closed?
The Recreation Center is now open during business hours (Monday - Friday 8am-5pm).  Building hours do vary in the evenings and weekends.  The VIBE Teen Center is open for ARC afterschool program and for private rentals.  Masks are required upon entering any recreation facility despite vaccination status. 

For specific questions or more information, email recreation@fostercity.org or call 650-286-3380.

 

Updated 8/12/21


 

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