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June 6, 2025

Groundbreaking Creek Restoration Ceremony

Thank you to everyone who joined us Tuesday, June 3, for our Groundbreaking Ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project. This special event marked the beginning of a transformative project aimed at restoring the health and resilience of Belmont Creek, as well as creating a more vibrant park experience. 

The Belmont Creek originates in Belmont and runs through the unincorporated Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) of San Mateo County along the border of San Carlos before reaching the San Francisco Bay. The lower, flatter segment of Belmont Creek, which runs through the HIA, can experience flooding in rain events as well as siltation from upstream sediments, necessitating periodic channel dredging and maintenance. The Creek Restoration Project aims to mitigate severe erosion and bank failures within Twin Pines Park, thereby reducing the frequency of dredging and maintenance downstream. The project also aims to create a more ecologically functional stream channel and riparian habitat while enhancing the creek's integration with the recreational facilities in Twin Pines Park.

Pride Flag Raising Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pride Flag Raising event! We’re grateful for the strong show of support from our community as we celebrate inclusion and unity. A special thank you to our inspiring speakers—Director of the San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission Tanya Beat and Belmont Poet Laureate Monica Korde—for their powerful words and presence.

Movies in the Parks  It’s your last chance to cast your vote for our 2025 Movies in the Parks! Let us know what you want to watch this fall, the save the dates for August 15, September 12, and October 3 for this year's showings. Movies will begin around sundown.

Lake Road Tree Removal   Tree removal work is currently taking place along Lake Road, and the lower trail is closed. Please abide by all closure postings. For questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (650) 595-7441 or parksrec@belmont.gov.

Limited Camp SOAR Spots Available   Summer’s almost here, and limited spots just opened up for Camp SOAR, our in-house summer camp for youth entering grades K–5. This year, camp will be held at the Barrett Community Center with dedicated programs for Hawks (grades K–2) and Eagles (grades 3–5). Campers will enjoy outdoor games, crafts, water play, field trips, and more while making new friends and lifelong memories. We are looking to fill limited openings in the Eagles for Weeks 1, 2, and 3, and the Hawks for Weeks 2 and 6. Don’t miss out on the fun—secure your spot today!

Public Meetings

Measure I Committee
Monday, June 9
11 a.m.

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 10
6:30 p.m. Closed Session
7 p.m. Regular Business

Find Your Future Here

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Mark Your Calendar

Lemonade Day  Lemonade Day is coming soon! This experience allows kids ages 5-16 to explore entrepreneurship by launching their own lemonade stands. Register here to host your own stand. If selling lemonade isn’t your thing, you can still support these young entrepreneurs on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. by visiting stands placed throughout the city.

Belmont Park Boosters Summer Concerts The Belmont Park Boosters Summer Concert Series returns this summer with five weeks of fun in the Twin Pines Meadow. The concerts will run every Sunday from June 15 to July 13 from 1-4 p.m. The first concert will feature Sony Holland, and the full lineup is available here. Interested in volunteering? Join the Park Boosters to help with setup, cleanup, and serving concessions.

Infrastructure Insider

Construction in Twin Pines Park Due to the Belmont Creek Restoration Project, access to Twin Pines Park west of the Veteran's Memorial will be restricted and the Redwood Picnic Area will be closed beginning Monday, June 16. Construction truck traffic may also cause intermittent delays during the construction work. The project will restore over 500 linear feet of Belmont Creek within Twin Pines Park, both upstream and downstream of the Redwood Picnic Area bridge. To learn more and track construction updates, please visit the project website, also accessible via the QR code on project signs posted throughout the park.

In Our Community

RethinkWaste Annual Report

RethinkWaste, the government agency that manages waste from Burlingame to East Palo Alto, has published its 2024 Annual Report. Read it to learn how much waste was collected last year, community outreach efforts, and other highlights from the year.

Oral Health Matters Maturing Gracefully Workshop

Did you know that the health of your teeth can affect your overall health? Because your mouth is the entryway to the rest of the body, oral health is a key component of your physical health and emotional well-being. Join us at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center on Monday, June 9 from 1-2 p.m. for an interactive presentation as Dr. Bonnie Jue from Sonrisas Dental Health, a local non-profit dental center, shares simple tips to elevate your smile!

RethinkWaste Compost Summit

Don't have compost services at your apartment or condo? Not sure how to compost correctly? You're not alone! Join RethinkWaste at the upcoming Compost Summit on Tuesday, June 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the San Mateo Library in the Oak Room (55 W 3rd Ave., San Mateo) to learn how to sign up for services and compost properly. Please register to attend.