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Updated Draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan |
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The City of Mountain View has released an updated draft of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan following review and direction from the City Council on Jan. 27, .
This refined draft includes a new goal focused on biodiversity and natural elements, updated park acreage analysis by Planning Area, and strengthened implementation strategies. The plan outlines how Mountain View will expand, enhance, and sustain its parks, open spaces, and recreation system over the next 10–15 years.
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the plan on Tuesday, March 17, having provided comprehensive feedback on a prior draft at a Commission meeting on Nov. 17, 2025. The plan will return to the City Council for adoption in May 2026.
Public comment on the draft at ImagineMVParks.com is invited through Tuesday, March 31.
Your input will help shape the final plan!
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Celebrating Women's History Month in Mountain View |
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The Mountain View City Council proclaimed March 2026 as National Women's History Month. The proclamation says, in part, that it’s “a time to honor the remarkable contributions of women throughout history and in contemporary society.”
Celebrate Women's History Month with the Mountain View Public Library by attending special programs and borrowing books and media that highlight the achievements, stories, and enduring impact of women across cultures and generations.
The programming includes a Thursday, April 2 session with emerita curator at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and human spaceflight expert Valerie Neal. Neal will discuss the compelling history of U.S. women astronauts. Her book On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts, sharing the stories of women who advanced the field of space exploration and expanded opportunities in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
Residents are invited to explore Women’s History Month displays on the second floor and in the Children’s Room, and to visit the Library's website for curated booklists and media recommendations for readers of all ages.
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Register for Spring/Summer Classes |
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From Deer Hollow Farm Wilderness and Super Hero camps to Bombay Jam fitness and Introductory Sailing classes, there is a variety of recreational activities for the young and the young at heart.
Registration is now open for Mountain View residents to sign up for a variety of camps, swim lessons, and other seasonal programs. Non-resident registration opens on Monday, March 16, at 8:30 a.m.
For a complete listing, view the 2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide, which is available online at MountainView.gov/Register and in-person at City facilities.
Printed copies were also mailed to residents earlier this month.
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Volunteer Positions Available on City Advisory Bodies |
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The City of Mountain View is recruiting to fill vacant positions on City advisory bodies. Apply to serve on a board, commission, or committee, and make a difference in the community and local government.
Volunteers can apply for any of the following:
- Downtown Committee (Three positions– Downtown Property Owner/Business Representative)
- Human Relations Committee (One position)
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number has been received.
For more information, visit the Boards, Commissions, and Committees webpage.
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Free Repair Café Event in Late March |
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Do you have things that you like, but no longer work? Don’t toss them, repair them! Volunteers will help you assess and fix your things for free instead of throwing them away.
Sunday, March 29
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hacker Dojo
855 Maude Ave.
Repair Café Silicon Valley is a volunteer-run community service dedicated to encouraging the repair and reuse of goods, rather than sending them to the landfill.
At Repair Café events, volunteers will guide you to either tackle the repair yourself or have it fixed while you watch and learn. Chances are you will leave with a once-again useful item and some knowledge of how to make repairs.
For more information or to volunteer, visit the Repair Cafe Facebook page.
Learn about Repair Café events held in other cities on the Repair Cafe website.
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April is Teen Month in Mountain View |
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Teen Month is back in April and the City of Mountain View is hosting a citywide celebration dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and celebrating the teens in our community. The Youth Advisory Committee has a fun lineup of creative events planned to highlight the City's talented teens.
Teen Art Showcase
Monday, April 6
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda, 500 Castro St.
Teen Open Mic Night
Friday, April 17
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St.
For more information on Teen Month activities, visit The View Teen Center.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Peninsula Youth Theatre Presents Newsies at MVCPA
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Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com.
March 14 - 22 | Newsies | Peninsula Youth Theatre | Enjoy the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies” in turn-of-the-century New York City. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Book by Harvey Fierstein. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Jack Feldman. Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White. Get Tickets
March 14 & 15, 4:00 p.m. | Patterns of Fate | TheaterGames Productions | Starring in the Patterns of Fate based on A. Pushkin's novels are four of the Tales of Belkin: “The Stationmaster,” “The Shot,” “The Squire’s Daughter,” and “The Blizzard.” Each story has its own problem: an old man’s daughter gets taken away, and he is left alone to grieve; a cold, harsh sharpshooter, jealous of a guy who has everything; two households alike in dignity; and a pair of star-crossed lovers in disguise, twice! **Performance in Russian** Get Tickets
March 20 - 22 | Ride the Cyclone | Upstage Theater | In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
March 28 | Deer Hollow Farm Spring Tour | 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Deer Hollow Farm, 22500 Cristo Rey Dr., Cupertino
March 29 | Repair Café | 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Hacker Dojo, 855 Maude Ave.
March 31 | César Chávez Day Holiday Closure | All day | Most City offices
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AskMV at Your Service
Available 24/7, Ask Mountain View is an easy way to send your questions, concerns and compliments directly to City staff who can help you. Download the app or submit a request online at MountainView.gov/AskMV.
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