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Parks, Recreation,
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Summer Camps & More!
Click here to view our Summer 2015 Activity Guide!
Our Summer 2015 Activity Guide is HERE!
In addition, our Summer Camp Website is up and running and another easy way to navigate finding that PERFECT CAMP!
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Redwood City SPOKES Program
SPOKES is a Bike Safety Program for 4th and 5th graders who attend the After School Learning Centers. The program is a collaborative effort between the Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Redwood City Police Activities League. The primary goal of the program is to teach students bicycle safety and basic bicycle maintenance & repair. Click to learn more! |
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Want to have the BEST SUMMER EVER? Join our staff!
We are looking for positive, motivated people to help kids make lasting memories this summer as well as learn new skills! If you are interested in applying, please click the job links below:
Summer Camp Leader - Apply online now!
If you are 16 years and older
and looking to work with youth in some summer programs then this is for
you. Our summer programs include: School Site Programs, Summer Camps,
Day Camps, Aquatics and Teen Programs. Salaries range from $9.00- $14.50
an hour. Summer training will begin the week of June 15th. Don’t miss out
on making new friends, money and memories for the summer of 2015!
For more information call the Red Morton front desk at (650) 780-7311.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Apply online now!
Note: You must be a certified lifeguard (have a Red Cross Lifeguard
Certification Card prior to working) and be at least 16 years old. Pay is
very competitive and the work environment very fun, challenging and
rewarding. Spend your summer outdoors, teach kids how to swim, and
be a role model for the community. For more information on becoming
a lifeguard for Redwood City, please call Eric Newby at (650) 780-7317
or email enewby@redwoodcity.org.
Need to get certified? Go to www.bayarearedcross.com and look under “Lifeguard Certification” courses for local classes.
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Winter & Spring 2015 Activity Guide
Online registration for Residents will begin at 11am on January 5th. Non-Residents may register on January 13th. We are accepting Mail, Fax and Walk-in's as soon as we re-open on January 5th! Happy New Year! |
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View our Open Gym schedule!!
You can even download our Google Calendar! Click here for more info!
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As you all know, we're in the midst of a very serious drought and it's up to everyone to do what they can to conserve water. Of course the City is diligent in seeking ways to reduce water use, and a lot of that effort has focused on our parks. Although we already do a lot to conserve water in the parks, we are now going to take another measure in that direction - turning off the water features in our parks' playgrounds. Click here for more... |
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Park Improvement Updates
Click here for information about our current park projects and renovations. |
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Learn about P.E.+
With a grant given by the Sequoia Health Care District, Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department (PRCS) is partnering with the Peninsula Community Center (PCC) to provide Physical Education classes for 9 schools in the Redwood City School District, serving grades K-5! Click for more.. |
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Redwood City Parks Blog
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How does "Parks and Recreation" make your life better? We can help you figure that out! Click here to read about the California Parks & Recreation Society's new brand promise! |
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Check out our online
store and get some Redwood City Swag! All profits will benefit Parks, Recreation and Community Services!
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| About
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Fair Oaks Community Center 2011 Annual Report
download ( pdf, 452K) |
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Youth Agenda
The City of Redwood City provides extensive youth services to the community through a number of Departments; including the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; the Library; the Police Department ; and the City Manager’s Office. It is our Purpose to “Build a Great Community Together”, and we believe that providing quality education, recreation, health and safety services that help kids to succeed, are the building blocks necessary to meet our Purpose.
View 2nd Quarter Report ( pdf,
1.71MB)
View 1st Quarter Report ( pdf,
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2009-2010
Annual Report
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
DOWNLOAD (pdf,
6MB)
2008-2009 Annual Report (pdf,
2.17MB)
2007-2008 Annual Report (pdf,
2.76MB)
2006-2007
Annual Report (pdf,
1.8MB) |
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Strategic
Plan
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
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to download (pdf,
4.1MB) |
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| Department
Goals |
Parks
Provide safe, clean, attractive parks and facilities
in adequate numbers distributed throughout the community.
Recreation
Programs
Offer high quality recreation programs to all age groups
and interests.
Community Services
Meet community needs by directly providing or facilitating
the delivery of a wide range of support, educational
and informational services.
Community Facilities
Provide places for community activities and manage City
facilities.
Organization
Create a dynamic organization committed to an ongoing
process of innovation. |
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