BELMONT
COMMUNITY
CENTER
MASTER
PLAN
REFRESH
City Council Presentation
October 14, 2025
1. Project Overview + Update
Recap/Context
Schedule + Past Master Plan
Revalidation of Need +
Benchmarking
Best Practices + New Trends
Foundational Framework
2. Design Overview
3. Program Refresh
AGENDA
CITY OF BELMONT
COMMUNITY CENTER CONCEPTUAL DESIGN UPDATE
TASK 1: MASTER PLAN REFRESH DRAFT WORK PLAN – 28 May 2025
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
1.1 PROGRAM UPDATE
1. Project Management Team Meetings (PMTs)
2. New Trends in Recreation and Building Design
3. Program Validation & Refresh
4. Program Mapping
1.1.5. Revalidation of Need
1.1.6. Enhanced Role in Emergency Response
1.1.7. Sustainability Framework
1.1.8. Benchmarking and Lessons Learned
1.2 DESIGN & ARCHITECTURAL UPDATES
1.2.1. Project Management Team Meetings (PMTs)
1.2.2. Updated Master Plan Design Exhibits
3. Architectural Expression
4. Flythrough
1.3 UPDATED COST
ESTIMATE
1. Project Management Team Meetings (PMTs)
2. Updated Project Cost Estimate
1.4 FUNDING STRATEGY & SUMMARY REPORT
1. Project Management Team Meetings (PMTs)
2. Funding Opportunities
3. Funding Strategy
4. Summary Report
1.5 PROJECT PARTICIPATION
KICKOFF
Technical + Stakeholder +
Community Meetings
PLANNING,
BUILDING &
PUBLIC WORKS
PARKS & REC
COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
PARKS & REC
COMMISSION
PRESENTATION
BELMONT COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
PRESENTATION
CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATION
Aug. 9
PARKS & COMMUNITY
REC STAFF CENTER
TENANTS
July 16 Sep. 3
Today
Oct 14 June 26
Project Management Team (PMT) June 20 July 18 Aug. 4 Aug. 13 Aug. 29 Oct. 3 PROJECT SCHEDULE (2025)
JUNE JULY AUGUST
Extended
Extended
Extended
July 2
MASTER
PLAN
CONCEPTUAL
PLANNING
WE ARE HERE
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
DEPENDENT ON FUNDING BEING IDENTIFIED
SCHEMATIC CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
BID/AWARD CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT PHASES
Did you know? More than 1,700 local Belmont
youths attend programs at the community center
every week, and hundreds participate in outdoor
sports every day.
They need a safe, repaired community center
that has capacity for these activities, just like other communities have.
The City is looking into the most cost-effective
way to provide safe, updated spaces for these
activities, with a focus on qualifying this project for matching funds from the State or County.
SMART, EQUITABLE INVESTMENT IN BELMONT FAMILIES
NEED FOR A NEW BUILDING
The over-75-year-old Barrett Community
Center is bursting at the seams and cannot
meet current demand for programs. The
existing building faces leaks and structural
deterioration. To ensure it can safely serve
our community for generations to come, we
must bring it up to modern earthquake,
electrical, fire safety, and accessibility
standards.
BENCHMARKING
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
San Carlos
Belmont
Millbrae
San Bruno
South San Francisco
Redwood City
Burlingame
2040
INDOOR RECREATION SQUARE FEET (SF) PER RESIDENT
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
San Carlos
Belmont
Millbrae
San Bruno
South San Francisco
Redwood City
Burlingame
2024
EXISTING FACILITIES (NO NEW ADDITIONS) W/ NEW COMMUNITY CENTER W/ NEW COMMUNITY/AQUATIC CENTER W/ NEW COMMUNITY/RECREATION CENTER Community Center built in the last 5 years
SERVING OURYOUTH/ FAMILIES / ADULTS/ SENIORS
INDOOR SPACES
More than half of respondents
prioritized a Water Play / Aquatic
amenity, especially by Youth
participants.
Almost half of participants, especially
online survey respondents,
prioritized a Fitness + Wellness
Center and Gymnasium – one of
the most missed spaces in the
existing Community Center.
OUTDOOR SPACES
Water Play / Aquatics,
Playgrounds are the top priority of
residents.
2019 COMMUNITY OUTREACH RESULTS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SINCE 2020
THE COMMUNITY CENTER CONVERSATION SURVEYS 2024 PARKS RECREATION OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK,
BELMONT COMMUNITY!
COMMUNITY/REC CENTER BEST PRACTICES
HOLISTIC WELLNESS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
ADAPTABLE SPACES EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
community multipurpose
spaces
splash play areas
park restrooms
trails
o outdoor fitness equipment
o park shelters
playgrounds
swimming/aquatics
• skateparks
off-leash dog parks
CONTINUED + RISING DEMAND FOR…
“eldertainment” + more seniorfriendly programming
community events
group activities
o newer sports such as pickleball +
padel + traditional sports
multiuse courts
arts programming
o therapeutic recreation
+ more!
BELMONT COMMUNITY CENTER CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Included o Opportunity to include • Not included
FOUNDATIONAL FRAMEWORK – 2025
MULTIGENERATIONAL +
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACES
HEALTH + WELLNESS
SERVICES
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
RESILIENCY CENTER
RESILIENCY CENTER
KEEPING BELMONT SAFE + CONNECTED IN AN EMERGENCY
• Central location in the city
• Resiliency Center can serve as a place for:
• Family Reunification
• Supply distribution
• Power Charging
• Medical Assistance
• Cooling, heating, etc.
• Showers at the Pool Locker Rooms could provide
showers during emergency events.
• Generator/batteries could be included for backup
power during power outage.
• Building could include a server room to provide
redundancy for city server.
RESILIENCY CENTER
Role in an emergency
BELMONT
COMMUNITY
CENTER
1,000SF
2019 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SITE PLAN
DEDICATED GYMNASIUM
CHILDCARE
PLAY YARD
PARK RR
OUTDOOR
POOL
COMMUNITY
LOUNGE
LOBBY
STAFF
PUBLIC
RR
MULTI-PURPOSE
ROOM
A
KITCHEN
& SUPPORT
B C
PATIO
PARTY
ROOM
POOL
SUPPORT
LOCKER
ROOMS
1ST
FLOOR
PLAN
ALTERNATIVE
POOL LAYOUT
CHILDCARE CHILDCARE
BCLC
CHILDCARE OFFICE
BELBURN DR
RALSTON AVE
ALTERNATIVE
PARK RESTROOM
LOCATION
PARK RR
500
SF
2019 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN – FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT
OUTDOOR
POOL
POOL
SUPPORT
LOCKER PARTY
ROOMS ROOM
FITNESS
ARTS & STUDIO
CRAFTS
BLDG
SUPPORT PUBLIC
RR
ROOM
GYMNASIUM
OPEN TO
BELOW
TERRACE
TERRACE
STAFF
CONF.
OPTIONAL WALKING TRACK
2ND
FLOOR
PLAN
PROGRAM PROGRAM
ROOM
PROGRAM
ROOM
BELBURN DR
RALSTON AVE
500
SF
2019 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT
COMMUNITY
CENTER
1ST FL
2ND FL
POOL
GYM
1ST FL
2ND FL
1ST FL
2ND FL
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – OPTIONS
2ND FL
1ST FL
GYMNASIUM AQUATIC COMMUNITY, GYM,
+ AQUATIC
PROGRAM REFRESH OPTIONS COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMUNITY CENTER
Entry
Lobby/Informal Gallery/Reception
Social Lounge
Community Room, Conference + Kitchen
Divisible Community Room (inc. Storage)
Conference Room
Kitchen
Program Rooms
7 Multigenerational Program Spaces (inc. Storage)
Arts + Crafts (inc. Storage)
Early Childhood Education
2 Preschool Classrooms + Support Spaces
Teen Space
Teen Lounge (inc. Storage)
Health + Wellness
Fitness + Wellness Studio (inc. Storage)
STAFF/SUPPORT SPACES
Staff
Support Spaces
Walls + Circulation
GYMNASIUM
Gymnasium (inc. Storage)
STAFF/SUPPORT SPACES
Staff
Support Spaces
Walls + Circulation
PARKING DRAFT
100-150 sp. req.
AQUATICS
Changing Room, Pool Party Room + Support
STAFF/SUPPORT SPACES
Staff
Support Spaces
Walls+ Circulation
AQUATIC CENTER
RECREATION CENTER
TOTAL ~31,000-45,000 SF
2025 UPDATED COST ESTIMATE
BELMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
DRAFT
IN PROGRESS
MAINTAIN FACILITIES SO THEY DON’T FALL INTO DISREPAIR
AND DETERIORATE
DRAFT
IN PROGRESS
PROVIDE PARKS, SPORTS COURTS AND FIELDS, AND
A MUTIGENERATIONAL CENTER FOR ALL AGES
DRAFT
IN PROGRESS
PROVIDE A DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION
CENTER THAT MEETS EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS
DRAFT
IN PROGRESS
SPORTS, ARTS, CRAFTS, FITNESS, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
DRAFT
IN PROGRESS
MAINTAIN CHILDCARE AND SUPERVISED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS DRAFT
IN PROGRESS
DRAFT
IN PROGRESS
MAINTAIN SENIOR SERVICES, INCLUDING HEALTH, FITNESS,
NUTRITION, WELLNESS, AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
UPDATE TO MEET CURRENT EARTHQUAKE
AND FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS