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. These programs aim to create community by providing lifelong learning opportunities and social activities that foster individuals' personal growth and overall community well being. 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 include day care, developmental pre-school and after school activities. Take a look at the Activity Guide (large PDF file) for more information about these and other Community Services programs and activities.

Belle Haven Community Visioning Process

Social Services

Child Care Programs

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Parks, Fields, Picnic Areas, and Tennis Courts

Recreational Facilities

Recreation Calendar

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.

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