COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Community Services Department is responsible for providing recreational and cultural programs for children, adults, and seniors. The Department's facilities includes 13 parks, 2 community centers, 2 swimming pools, 2 child care centers, and 2 gymnasiums. The Department offers a variety of classes and over 10 special events annually. The Department's efforts are supported by the Parks and Recreation Commission.

If you would like more information about registering for a recreation class, browse through the Activity Guide box to the left. To learn more about the Department's programs scroll down on this page.

Social Services and Child Care Programs

Services dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, teens, seniors and their families. Creating Community by providing lifelong learning opportunities and social activities that foster individuals' personal growth and overall community well being. Child Care services such as day care and after school activities; Social services include skill learning and personal enhancement activities like academic enrichment, language classes, parent education, senior trips, teen activities,special interest activities and more for Families, Teens and Seniors.

• Child Care Services

• Teens

• Seniors

• Families

Menlo Children's Center Sunshine Summer Camp 2010

Menlo Children's Center Summer Camp is a recreational school age summer camp for children entering Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. The program is designed to provide an exciting way to spend the summer through variety free choice activities, scheduled classes, group camp activities, recreational swimming, field trips, special events and much, much more!

• Sunshine Summer Camp 2010 - Pre-Registration

Mini & Menlo Madness Summer Camp!

Menlo Park is excited to welcome you to the 2010 Summer Camp at the Burgess Recreation Center and Burgess Park. Campers days will be filled with outdoor and team games, arts & crafts, field trips, sports, gymnastics, special events, swimming, cooking, and much more! Campers will have the chance to explore Menlo Park, learn new skills, develop new friendships, and have an exciting summer! You can sign your child up on a week to week basis. Space is limited so don't miss out on this opportunity! Please call 650.330.2200 for more information or follow this link: Menlo Madness Brochure

Recreation and Sports

Creating Community by providing safe and enjoyable activities in the areas of recreation and sports. There is something for everyone in Recreation and Sports. Choose from: youth sports camps and classes, adult softball and basketball leagues, a variety of gymnastics classes, swim lessons, lap swim and safety courses, ballet, aerobics, choir and folk dance, and 4th of July celebration, Egg Hunt, and the Holiday Breakfast. Whether you want to stay in shape, find a baseball camp, swim laps or meet others at the summer concerts, we are certain you'll find an enjoyable activity. Browse the Activity Guide to find detailed information about recreation and sports classes and activities.

Parks, Fields, Picinic Areas, and Tennis Courts

* NEW * ONLINE REGISTRATION

Have an idea for a new class?
Want to earn some extra money?

The City of Menlo Park is continuously looking for instructors to offer new classes!  This is a great opportunity to share your expertise or talents with your community.  Is there a class that you wish we had for your child or yourself?  If so, let us know!  Please contact Noreen Bickel at 650.330.2209 or nsbickel@menlopark.org for more information.

Recreational Facilities

Senior Staff Profile and Contact List:

Community Services Director	Cherise Brandell	cebrandell@menlopark.org	330-6618
Community Services Manager Social Services	Nancy Nuckolls	nmnuckolls@menlopark.org	330-2203
Community Services Manager Recreation	Katrina Whiteaker	kmwhiteaker@menlopark.org	330-2208
Senior Recreation Supervisor	Aaron Johnson	ajohnson@menlopark.org	330-2211
Belle Haven Family Services Program Manager	Alejandro Vilches	arvilches@menlopark.org	330-2274
Youth & Adult Sports	David Hill	dlhill@menlopark.org	330-2222
Gymnastics	Pearce Wagner	epwagner@menlopark.org	330-2224
Seniors	Avideh Yaghmai-Samardar	aysamardar@menlopark.org	330-2283
Belle Haven Child Development Center	Jose Lopez	jalopez@menlopark.org	330-2272
Menlo Children's Center (preschool & school-age)	Natalya Jones	nrjones@menlopark.org	330-2262
Belle Haven School-Age Child Care Program	Natasha Watkins	nwatkins@menlopark.org	330-2297
Burgess Recreation Center	Noreen Bickel	nsbickel@menlopark.org	330-2209
Onetta Harris Community Center	Bridget Matheson	bkmatheson@menlopark.org	330-2245