Proclamation
of the City of Foster City, California
"Parks and Recreation Month" July 2026
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout this country, including the City of Foster City; and
WHEREAS, our 24 parks and 218 acres of natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and WHEREAS, Foster City Parks and Recreation offers the community a wide range of educational, fun, and creative classes for all ages, and hosts free community events such as the Summer Concert Series and Summer Days; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation facilities and programs are vitally important in establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of everyone, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and region; and WHEREAS, the City of Foster City is expected to complete the Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project, with a planned opening in late summer, in which the brand-new facility will expand opportunities for recreation programs and special events, serving as a new vibrant hub for the community to visit and enjoy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City has completed the Parks System Master Plan which will inform the development, maintenance, and funding of the community's parks and recreational facilities and programs for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City has made meaningful progress in implementing the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan, advancing the City's commitment to high-quality parks, responsible environmental stewardship, and the continued enjoyment of public open spaces by residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the Foster City Community Garden, a partnership between the Foster City Community Garden Association, Island United Church, the Rotary Club, and the City of Foster City, continues to provide opportunities for gardening, education, environmental stewardship, and community connection, and has expanded with additional garden plots in response to strong community demand NOW, THEREFORE, 1, ART KIESEL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, do hereby declare that July 2026 is proclaimed as "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Foster City and in doing so, urge everyone to use and enjoy our parks, trails, open space, facilities, and recreation opportunities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
have caused the official seal of the City of Foster City to be affixed this 15th of June, in the year two thousand and twenty-six, A.D.
ART KIESEL, MAYOR