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Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, stroller, stilts, walking shoes - whatever you'd like to your nearest Streets Alive! Parks Alive! celebration. Cities hosting events will also coordinate free and low-cost activities. All events take place on on Saturday, May 4th or Sunday, May 5th as indicated.
Want to host or organize an activity? Groups, businesses sports clubs, or other organizations and individuals interested in coordinating activities on this day can contact host cities. Learn more about what types of activities can be organized during Streets Alive! Parks Alive!
2013 Activities Belmont (Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th) Saturday, May 4th - Bike Rodeo Sunday, May 5th - Farmer's Market Celebrate Streets Alive! Parks Alive! on May 4th by participating in a Bike Rodeo at Barrett Community Center. Learn bicycle skills, make sure your helmet is fitted properly and participate in a slalom course. Bring the whole family for a day of bicycle fun! Then on Sunday, May 5th, come by the South Caltrain Lot for the Farmer's Market, fitness demonstrations and some great giveaways! Fitness Demonstration Schedule: 10:00-10:15 a.m. - Zumbatomic (for kids) Download the flyer here.
Burlingame (Sunday, May 5th) Park Road, between Burlingame Ave and Howard Ave On Sunday, May 5th, stop by the Burlingame Farmer's Market where Burlingame Parks & Recreation will be hosting kids' activities and interactive class demonstrations in honor of Streets Alive! Parks Alive! Pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables, and participate in some fun physical activity! For more information, contact Kari Thorson at 650-558-7312 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Download the flyer here. Cañada Road Bicycle Sunday (Sunday, May 5th) Cañada Road, Between Highway 92 and Filoli entrance Most Sundays you can enjoy car-free biking, walking and skating on Cañada Road between the Filoli entrance and Highway 92. For Streets Alive! Parks Alive! a special Get Ready for Bike to Work and Bike to School Day event will be held at the Pulgas Water Temple from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is a good chance for you or your child to brush up on bike handling skills. Basic bike fit and maintenance tips will also be available. Participants will need to park at either end of Bicycle Sunday and ride their bikes to pulgas Water Temple. The Webcor riders will be riding on Canada Road to help you out if you have trouble on your way. Offered by the San Mateo County Parks Foundation in partnership with REI and the San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to School Program. The San Mateo County Library Bookmobile will also be on-site. For more information, call 650-321-5812 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.SupportParks.org. Remember - Bike to School Day is May 8th and Bike to Work Day is May 9th! Download the flyer here. Check out other Bike Month activities here. Colma (Saturday, May 4th) T.R. Pollicita Field & Gym Join Colma Recreation Staff as we enjoy a day filled with field and gym activities for you and your family at T.R. Pollicita Middle School. Play soccer, basketball, kickball, relay races and all your favorite field games at the new gym and field. We will barbeque hot dogs and hamburgers, provide refreshments, and all the equipment needed for your family to enjoy the day. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact Brian Dossey at 650-985-5690. Seton Medical Center Seton Medical Center is holding a community day on its campus. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., the campus will be open to the public for wellness screenings, tours of the campus, a mini farmer's market and other health-related activities.
El Granada/Coastside (Sunday, May 5th) Quarry Park 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Enjoy the outdoors, the view of the Princeton Harbor and the great play equipment at Quarry Park, a 40 acre community park located off Avenue Cabrillo in El Granada. Hike independently or join a tour led by the Friends of Quarry Park to learn more about the park and all it has to offer. Download the flyer here.
Foster City (Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th) Leo J. Ryan Memorial, Erckenbrack and Dog/Boat Parks You are invited to enjoy Foster City parks, the levee/pedway and Leo Ryan Park for the entire May 4th and 5th weekend! Pick up a Foster City Neighborhood Walking Map at the Recreation Center, located at 650 Shell Boulevard, and at your leisure, go for a walk with friends or visit a local park with the family. On Saturday, May 4th, stop by Leo Ryan Park for the Polynesian Festival taking place from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, May 5th, participate in or cheer on the Divas Half Maration. Visit www.runlikeadiva.com for more information! For information about Foster City parks or activities taking place during Streets Alive! Parks Alive!, please contact Tiffany Hall at 650-286-3390 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Half Moon Bay (Saturday, May 4th) Cunha Intermediate School Bring your bike to Cunha Intermediate for a range of bicycle related activities in honor of Streets Alive! Parks Alive! and Bike to School/Work Day. Participate in a Bicycle Safety Obstacle Course and Rock Climbing Wall. Create smoothies using your own energy on the blender bikes. AND Cunha students can enter into a Bike Giveaway - the drawing will be at noon!
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Millbrae (Sunday, May 5th) Broadway, between Meadow Glen Avenue and Taylor Boulevard On Sunday, May 5th, join us for a "free" event for all. It will be a car-free, active and healthy community celebration, with something for everyone! Visit tables, collect giveaways and of course participate in the many fun, free activities available for the whole family. Activities include: Download the flyer here.
Menlo Park (Saturday, May 4th) Bedwell Bayfront Park On Saturday, May 4th, the City of Menlo Park Community Services Department will be hosting its Annual Kite Day from noon to 3 p.m. at Bedwell Bayfront Park. Bring your kite and enjoy the day. Or, for $6, you can purchase a kite, a hotdog, drink, and chips or an apple. The event is free; all ages are welcome. The Park is a former landfill site that features open spaces, views of the Bay, an orienteering course and hiking trails. For more information about the Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park, visit www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org. For more information about the event, contact the Community Services Department at 650-330-2200. Download the flyer here. North Fair Oaks (Saturday, May 4th) Fair Oaks Elementary School Field Come out for soccer games, arts & crafts, and information from Sequoia Hospital's Diabetes Health Educators. There will be activities and fun for the whole family. For more information, please contact 650-363-4460.
Take part in Pacifica's celebration of Streets Alive! Parks Alive! by taking advantage of some of the great recreation opportunities in Pacifica. Swim at Brink Pool, Skate at Pacifica Skate Park, and Walk some of the beautiful beaches, parks and trails. For more information, call 650-738-7376. Download the flyer here.
Redwood City (Saturday, May 4) Red Morton Community Center Come by Red Morton Community Center for Parks Alive Camp Fair, hosted by Redwood City Parks and Recreation. There will be an inflatable play land and summer camp providers on hand to answer questions!
Celebrate Streets Alive! Parks Alive! by going on a San Bruno Parks Scavenger Hunt Challenge! Use the clues on the attached flyer to identify all the San Bruno parks and take a photo with your family when you're there. Once you have found all the parks, turn in your photos at the Recreation Center in exchange for free swim passes for each member of your family who participated in the scavenger hunt. The deadline to submit the photos is Friday, May 31, 2013. Happy hunting! Download the flyer here.
San Mateo (Saturday, May 4) Ryder Park Celebrate with the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department AND explore your local park! Bring your bike and take a tour around Seal Point Park with a San Mateo Park Ranger. Climb a rock wall. Enjoy wildlife shows and exhibits by CuriOdyssey Mobile Museum, the Marine Science Institute and the Fur, Scales and Tails! Live Show at 11:30 a.m. Also, participate in arts and crafts and learn recycling and composting tips. It's a day for the whole family to enjoy! For more information, call 650-522-7440. Download the flyer here.
South San Francisco (Saturday, May 4) Orange Memorial Park and Centennial Way The South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of activities for all ages and interests at Orange Memorial Park and along Centennial Way from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Choose from a variety of free activities including; Zumba, Boot Camp, Salsa Dancing, Preschool Family Wheel Day, Classical Stretch, Leisure Walk, Recreation Swim, Children's Sports Area (basketball and soccer), and more. All activities are free! It will be Opening Day for the Farmers Market, too. You can also participate in the 5K Run for the Schools fundraiser with the SSF Unified School District. For more information on all events and activities in South San Francisco, call 650-829-3800 or visit www.ssf.net. Download the flyer here. |
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