Parks Make Life Better
July is Parks Make Life Better Month! This month was created to establish strong and vibrant communities through the power of parks and recreation to recognize all the amazing full-time and part-time employees who help enhance the quality of life for the community. We are so happy to be able to provide the community with so many great classes, special events, and beautiful parks and open spaces to enjoy. It would not be possible without our awesome Parks and Recreation Team.
This month we invite you to take a walk through one of our open spaces, sign up for a new class, play tennis at one of our courts, or just admire the beauty and peacefulness of our parks; there's no wrong way to enjoy all Belmont Parks and Recreation has to offer!
To celebrate, this July we will be hosting three brand new (FREE!) special events to showcase the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as a new bingo activity. Get more information on all of these events below. We hope you will join us!
 Belmont Parks and Recreation Bingo Sneak Peek
Celebrate PMLB Month with us by taking part in our Belmont Parks and Recreation Bingo! Get outside! Explore Belmont! Have fun!
The rules are simple:
- Get the bingo card from our website and use it on your phone or grab a paper copy from the Parks and Recreation Office (30 Twin Pines Lane)
- Take a picture (or video) of yourself doing the tasks or going to the places listed on the card
- Once you have crossed off as many activities as you desire, stop by the Parks and Recreation office and show us the pictures/videos for a prize! Our office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
You can go for a simple bingo (3 in a row, any direction), or you can black out the board (cross off all tasks). Either way you will win a prize! The first 3 people that complete this challenge will receive an extra surprise.
You have from 8:00am on Monday, July 1st - 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 31st to participate. This challenge is free and open to all ages!
The bingo card and a 'how-to' video will be posted on our website and social media accounts on July 1st. Get ready!
Mobile Recreation
Join us for fun in the sun with Mobile Rec! We will bring soccer, corn hole, disc golf, and more to local parks. We will be at Alexander Park on Tuesday, July 9th from 11:30am - 2:00pm and Twin Pines Park on Tuesday, July 23rd from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Enjoy activities, meet new friends, and experience Belmont’s beautiful parks. Free and open to all ages. No registration is required. See you there!
Waterdog Hikes
Come and enjoy the beauty of Belmont’s open space! These free hikes will take place on July 11th, July 18th, and July 25th. Join us for just one or come to all of the hikes! Each hike will be led by a knowledgeable member of our parks staff. Go on a great hike and learn about Waterdog Open Space. Everyone is welcome!
Belmont Blooms
We are excited to announce our brand-new gardening event, Belmont Blooms!
The event will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Barrett Community Garden (and surrounding area). It is free and open to all ages.
The first 15 -20 minutes will be a garden walk through where participants can tour the garden and chat with gardeners. Then participants will be able to enjoy a variety of stations led by Parks and Recreation staff, volunteers, community garden members, San Mateo Consolidated Fire staff, and Belmont Library staff:
- Learn about mulch & compost
- Best time of the year to plant certain seeds
- Weed maintenance & prevention
- Flowerpot painting
- Learn about native plants
- Fire safe planting
We hope you will join us!
Meet the Staff of Belmont Parks and Recreation
We are so thankful for all of the hard work, passion, and dedication from all of our Parks and Recreation staff. We would not be able to have all these special events, classes, facilities, and beautiful parks and open spaces without them.
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