Foster City Recreation Center
Foster City has a nice big recreation center building on the lagoon at Leo Ryan Park. See map below. Here you will find access to a wide variety of classes, programs, special events and facilities for all age groups including children, youth, adults and seniors.
View the City’s extensive Activity Guide online or get a free printed copy at the recreation center. You can register online for classes. Most activities are also available to out-of-towners, though sometimes for a higher fee. See below for a quick summary of some of the action!
Classes top
Many, many different classes and workshops. E.g., flower arranging, karate, dancing, cpr, bootcamp, ukulele, chorus groups, golf, table tennis. See activity guide and register online.
Programs top
Camps: Over two dozen different Summer Camps are available for children from 4-14 yrs of age. Each has a different emphasis on anything from sports to cooking, engineering or art. See activity guide (and click camps).
Special Events top
See our Best Events schedule for up-to-date details on the events below and more.
- Festivals: Arts & Wine Festival, 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
- Music: Summer Concert Series
Other top
- Clubs: The Lions Club, Rotary Club, Historical Society, and Mother’s Club regularly meet at the Recreation Center or nearby.
- Sports Leagues: Adult Softball (650) 522-7433, Bocce Ball (650)378-2769, Open Gym Basketball (650)286-3386.
Facilities top
- Recreation Center 650 Shell Blvd, (650) 286-3380. Besides a nice building and park equipment this center provides unique facilities such as bocce ball courts, skate board park, and paddleboard rentals. website, facebook page, activity guide.
- The Vibe Teen Center 670 Shell Blvd, (650) 286-3254. Located adjacent the Recreation Center.
- Senior Wing 650 Shell Blvd, (650) 286-2585. Activities for Seniors are located here inside the Recreation Center.
- Community Center 1000 E Hillsdale Blvd, (650) 286-2500 These are rooms located above the library.
- Library 1000 E Hillsdale Blvd, (650) 574-4842. A nice big library. website
- City Parks – 21 parks in all. website
- Facility Rentals: A variety of rooms, picnic sites and event locations are available for rent. Call (650) 286-3382.
Tots (up to 4 years)
See camps and classes above
Youth & Teens (5-17 years)
The Vibe is the City’s Teen Center located adjacent the Recreation Center. It provides a supervised place for teens (6th-12th grade) to hang out with friends and enjoy different games (e.g., ping pong, xbox 360, etc) and events (e.g., dances, sports competitions, etc.). There is even a skateboard park.
Adults
See classes and special events above.
Seniors
There are many activities for seniors at the Senior Wing 650 Shell Blvd, (650) 286-2585. These include Thursday movie matinees, trips, games, and classes.
650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA
Phone: (650) 286-3380
