Vision and Mission

Ways to Give

Naming Opportunities

Board of Trustees

WHO WE ARE

Formed in 2007 by a group of San Carlos residents, the Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos was a response to the growing need of park improvements throughout the city at a time of dramatic public funding cutbacks. Using a public/private partnership model, the Parks and Recreation Foundation came together in an effort to secure private monies aimed at facility improvements, program implementation, and other services of the San Carlos Parks & Recreation Department.

San Carlos Citizens have long identified the City’s Parks & Recreation facilities and programs as essential to their quality of life. The goal of the Parks and Recreation Foundation is to meet the gap between city resources and citizens’ expectations.

WHAT WE DO

The Parks and Recreation Foundation is made up of a board membership of 13 San Carlos citizens, all of whom donate their time to ensure the vitality of all 14 San Carlos parks & park programs. This includes implementing annual community fundraising events like the Symphony at Sunset, Bocce Ball tournaments, Ferris Wheel’s, soliciting naming opportunities on Park features like benches, trees and wall tiles, to garnering the generous cash donations of citizens & local businesses.

 

The Foundation raised over $400,000 in private donations for Burton Park’s Phase I renovations, unveiled in 2009, and $250,000 in private donations for Burton Park’s Phase II renovations, completed in 2014. The Foundation has provided over $10,000 in scholarships to citizens who need some fee assistance for the City’s great recreational programs. Other donations include sponsoring Friday night concerts in the park, and paying for field and park maintenance.

VISION & MISSION

The Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos was established to secure funding for Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, and services benefiting our community.Β  The Foundation serves as the vehicle for acceptance of private donations and endowments given specifically for San Carlos Parks and Recreation opportunities. The Foundation is an independent, community organization with sole discretion of how their funds are spent.

Our Vision

Ensuring quality living for our community through San Carlos Parks and Recreation.

Our Mission

To support San Carlos Parks & Recreation by:

  • Securing monies and resources
  • Building partnerships
  • Developing and sustaining relationships
  • Allocating funds to San Carlos Parks and Recreation
  • Serving as advocates for San Carlos Parks
  • Coordinating tactical priorities with the Parks and Recreation Director

Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos
P.O. Box 191
San Carlos, CA 94070
650-597-0773

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Active Board Members

Richard Armanino, President
Liz McGee Min, Vice President
Debbie Denton, Secretary
Cameron Miller, Treasurer
Steve Aguirre
Cathy Eitel
May Lee
Janie Lorber
Miles Mendenhall
Liz McGee Min
Sandi Piepmeier
Laura Teutschel
Rebecca Tom
Kate Wormington

 

Honorary Board Members

John Baer
Laura Neish

A measure of a city’s greatness is to be found in the quality of its public spaces, its parks and squares.

–Β JohnΒ Ruskin

β€œWhen deciding which organization we should give some of our annual budget of donations to, we choose the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Foundation because it adds value to our community.”

Jason Mansfieldβ€”Donor, San Carlos

Follow Us

Feeding our bocce players and all the volunteers that make this event possible.  Bianchini's catered lunch and Nothing Bundt Cakes for dessert.
Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the 8th Annual Bocce Tournament.  A wildly successful fundraising event with food, fun, family, and friends.
Bocce to support our San Carlos Parks and Rec.
Warm ups are wrapping up.  We've got some serious bocce competitors here.
Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos is kicking off the 8th Annual Bocce Tournament.  Come join us at Burton Park starting now to cheer on our teams, check out our silent auction, and have an amazing time with our community members.
Mayor Adam Rak presents our very own Cameron Miller with the City Coin in recognition of his service to San Carlos.  One person really can make a difference.  Thank you Cameron for all you've done to make our city better.
Vice Mayor John Dugan is running with the masses in support of San Carlos Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Our first annual No Foolin' Footrace.  Mayor Adam Rak gave the countdown to kick off this amazing event to support trail maintenance of San Carlos Parks.
1st place Team All-in
2nd place winners
Love how our community comes together in our beautiful Burton Park.
Our Foundation members
Our Foundation President is representing for our cause.  @san_carlos_lions_club
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament has begun.  A friendly competition for a great cause and the weather is perfect. @veritashomesbayarea
We've got some great silent auction items to support our local parks and rec.  Swing by Burton Park for our 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament.
The San Carlos Parks and Recreation center offers youth activities that are fun and entertaining for kids in the community. Visit our website and check out our calendar of activities! πŸ€©πŸ˜€
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Come and Celebrate Earth Day at the Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos. Bring the family, bring the children. Let's all come together and appreciate the simple things in life that make this planet that we live in so awesome!! 
 #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
 #earthday #families
Are you planning an egg hunt? Be sure to have colorful eggs hidden in various places and extra baskets for the kids. Let the fun begin! πŸ₯šπŸ°πŸ₯šπŸ°#egghunt #forthekids #eggs #fun #kids #colorfuleggs#sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation #park #parkday
Today is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ

What's your favorite park to walk in? 

#sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation #park #parkday
Today, 1 in 4 people – 2 billion people worldwide – lack safe drinking water. πŸ’§

Learn more about how you can help here: https://loom.ly/nGdZGH4

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!πŸ€
We hope you enjoy this day with your friends and family! πŸ’š

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Today is Dr. Suess day! πŸ“–β€οΈ
Dr. Suess was born on March 2nd 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. HIs children's books have inspired people for decades. 

Do you have a favorite Dr. Suess book? 

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Today is Love Your Pet Day. πŸ₯°πŸΆπŸ±πŸΉπŸ’

What kind of pet do YOU have? 
How will you show them extra love today? ❀️

#instalove #pet #loveyourpet #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
β€œLife’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”

How will you honor Dr. King's legacy today? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

#sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation #honor #mlk
There are many forms of milk these days. Some popular options are cow's milk, oat milk, and almond milk. 

What is YOUR favorite milk? πŸ₯›

 #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
January 4th is National Spaghetti Day! 🍝

What's your favorite way to eat spaghetti?? 

 #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
We hope you have a safe and wonderful New Year's Eve this weekend! 
See you next year! πŸ₯‚πŸŽ‰

#sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation #newyear #hope
Happy Holidays from our family to yours. Have a wonderful weekend! πŸŽπŸŽ„πŸŽ…
Looking to keep your little ones busy this winter? Here are a few fun activities to make them smile. β„οΈπŸ˜Š

 #winteractivities #winterfun #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
December 7th is National Cotton Candy Day! 🍭

You may be surprised to learn that it was dentists who invented cotton candy! Back in the day, it was known as fairy floss. 🧚

 #cottoncandy #fairyfloss  #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
Join us on Friday, December 2nd from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. as we light up downtown Laurel Street! This free community event features:

β€’ Festive lights and snow (beginning at 5:30 p.m.)
β€’ Crafts and activities
β€’ Hot chocolate
β€’ Musical performances
*Beer and Wine

Brought to you by the San Carlos Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos. 

#holidaylights #festive #familyfun #holidays #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving! πŸ₯° 

#thanksgiving #funwithfamily #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
Join us on Friday, December 2nd from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. as we light up downtown Laurel Street! This free community event features:

β€’ Festive lights and snow (beginning at 5:30 p.m.)
β€’ Crafts and activities
β€’ Hot chocolate
β€’ Musical performances
*Beer and Wine

Brought to you by the San Carlos Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos. 

#holidaylights #festive #familyfun #holidays #sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation
Thank you for serving the country with courage and dedication. Happy Veterans Day.πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ#veteransday #freedom #usa
Don't forget to "Fall Back" this week. Daylight Saving time ends November 6th! πŸπŸ‚ 

#sancarlos #sancarlosparks #sancarlosparksfoundation #scparks #scparksfoundation #daylightsavings #fallback
Wishing you and your family and very happy and safe Halloween! πŸŽƒ πŸ‘» 

#scparksfoundation #cityofgoodliving #sancarlos #halloweenfuntogether #familyfun
Congratulations to our winners!

1st Place: Intero Real Estate
2nd Place: Team Apex
3rd Place: Roaring Lions

And thank you so much to all that played, donated items for our silent auction, and volunteered!  Extra special thanks to our sponsors:

Italfoods
Bianchini's Market
Recology
Veritas Homes-Vandervort Group
Kidder Matthews--Steve Divney, John McLellan, Brett Weber
Presido Bay Ventures
Cameron Miller Mediation Services
Domenico Winery
Nothing Bundt Cakes 

#bocceball #sancarlos #parks #funtogether #CityofGoodLiving

@scparksandrec
2022 Bocce Tournament 3rd place winners!
2022 Bocce Tournament 2nd place winners!
2022 Bocce Tournament 1st place winners!
Can you believe rain is coming tomorrow?  Weather is perfect right now.
Let the games begin!
Warm-ups in preparation for a fierce, but fun competition for a great cause.
We've got some great items for the silent auction. Come support the Parks and Rec Foundation of San Carlos.
Sign in table is ready to go!
7th Annual Bocce Tournament is gearing up.  See you in a bit!
Come and join us for the 7th Annual Bocce Ball tournament on Saturday, September 17th from 2:30PM-8PM at the Burton Park Bocce Ball Courts! 🀩 

Join our sponsors or pay to play, there is only 1 team spot remaining so hurry and sign up today! All proceeds will benefit the Parks and Recreation Foundation's continual support for San Carlos park improvements. 🌳

Click the link in our bio for more information. πŸ€—

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