Belmont residents have a wealth of recreational activities available at the many facilities, parks and trails spread throughout the city. The Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs for all age groups, from preschool to seniors, providing ample opportunities for community connection, outdoor fun and lunchtime leisure. The Department also offers several excellent facilities for parties, weddings, receptions and business meetings.
For reservations and additional information about the programs and facilities, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 650-595-7441; or check out www.belmont.gov, “Recreational Activities” for on-line activity registration.
Alexander Park
Yorkshire Way
Children’s play area, tennis courts, horse shoe area, turf and picnic area.
Barrett Community Center
1835 Belburn Drive
Community Center, day care, art gallery, children’s play area, community garden and athletic fields.
Belmont Sports Complex
550 Island Parkway
Athletic fields, children’s play area, facilities for meetings.
Central School
525 Middle Road
Athletic fields, children’s play area.
Cipriani Park
Buena Vista Drive
Children’s play area, picnic area and athletic field.
Cipriani Dog Park
Cipriani & Buena Vista Drive
Exercise area for your pets.
fox school/Fox tot lot
3100 St. James Road
Athletic fields, children’s play area.
Hallmark Park
Hallmark Drive
Tennis courts, access to watershed running course.
Hastings Tot Lot
Hastings Drive
Children’s play area.
Hidden Canyon Park
Carlmont Drive.
Access to Water Dog hiking trails,
picnic facilities, five acres of passive urban park.
McDougal Park
1405 Solana Drive
Athletic fields, children’s play area.
Nesbit School
500 Biddulph Way
Athletic fields, children’s play area.
O’Donnell Park
400 Ralston Avenue
Picnic area, children’s play area, basketball courts.
Ralston School
2675 Ralston Avenue
Athletic fields, basketball courts.
TRIAL SYSTEM
There is a map available of Belmont’s 14 diverse trails with a variety of terrain for hiking or biking. All trails are named and trailheads clearly marked. Check www.belmont.gov, click on City Maps, then Parks & Recreation to access maps.
Twin Pines Park
1225 Ralston Avenue
Senior/Community Center, meeting rooms, picnic areas, Children’s play area, horse shoe pits, summer concerts, and San Mateo County
Arts Council.