Parks & Recreation Committee
Goals for 2026
Mission Statement: The Parks and Recreation Committee of the City of Foster City shall serve as an advisory committee to City Council and as an advisory forum between citizens and the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Parks and Recreation Committee shall act in the spirit of City Council priorities and Parks and Recreation Department goals and objectives in order to provide for a parks and recreation program that is responsive to the interests of Foster City citizens and strives for comprehensive community engagement by:
1. Vision for Parks, Facilities, and Programs: Study and evaluate City parks, lagoon system, facilities, programs, and operations to ensure they meet the current and future needs of the changing community and structure programs and facilities accordingly. Ongoing.
Areas of focus: Community Center Rebuild Project (Transition to new facility), Parks Master Plan, Support the City’s Age Friendly Cities Initiative and Action Plan.
2. Safe and Well-Maintained Facilities, Parks and Lagoon: Provide recommendations and guidance to the City Council and City staff that will ensure the City’s facilities, parks, and lagoon are well maintained and meet the current and future needs of the community. Ongoing.
Areas of focus: Parks Master Plan, Lagoon Safety and Water Quality, Goose Population Management Plan, Levee Trail Safety, Bicycle & E-Bike Safety
3. Community Engagement: Engage with the greater Foster City community to receive input regarding open space, facilities, recreation programs and activities; with the goal of increasing community participation in parks, programs, and public spaces, and ensuring we meet the current needs of the community. Various engagement tools and strategies will be employed while reporting back to the Committee and City staff on findings. Ongoing.
Areas of focus: Parks Master Plan, Serve as Ambassadors and Volunteer support for Parks and Recreation events and programs
4. Sustainability: Research and evaluate opportunities for local community partnerships with Foster City school districts, service clubs, youth sports, non-profit, and business organizations to enhance and sustain program offerings through shared efforts. Identify areas of interest for each organization to best meet common needs. The Committee should report back on areas of opportunity and feasibility. Ongoing.
Areas of focus: Community Gardens, Collaboration with CSAC on Environmental Sustainability, Community Events Financial Sustainability and Collaboration with Event Sponsors, School District Joint Use Agreement and School Access for Community Recreation