San Mateo Recreation Department's Youth Services

Mission Statement

Our Mission:

The Parks and Recreation Department creates community through people, parks and programs. We:

Provide an appropriate mix of safe, well maintained and well designed parks, open spaces and community center facilities that are accessible for all residents

Create enriching leisure opportunities for all age groups that support lifetime users and enhance the physical, intellectual, social and cultural growth and development of our residents

Enhance the value of parks and recreation as an essential community service by ensuring access for all and providing outstanding customer service, effective public information and strategic engagement with identified community partners

Preserve and protect the City's natural resources including its urban forest, public open spaces, pedestrian and bicycle trails and landscaped medians and islands