Archived News Release from 2005

For Immediate Release

Reserve Your Table Today - Picnic Season Begins Soon in Redwood City!

Redwood City, CA -  February 11, 2005 - The official picnic season is about to begin in Redwood City, and park visitors can make reservations to ensure their place in the sun.

Eight beautiful Redwood City parks have picnic areas available to reserve starting on March 1 and continuing through October 31st (the Parks Department’s designated picnic season). The parks where picnic reservations may be made are: Red Morton, Stulsaft, Stafford, Mezes, Spinas, Hoover, Marlin, and Shorebird. All of these City parks have bathrooms, tables, and other great park amenities to ensure a wonderful picnic with family and friends.

It only costs $10 to reserve a picnic table (non-residents pay an additional $10 fee), and reservation requests may be made by calling 780-7327 or by sending an e-mail to picnics@redwoodcity.org. For more information on the great variety of Redwood City parks and their amenities, please visit www.redwoodcity.org/parks.

The Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides recreational facilities and activities for all ages and interests, and supplies building and custodial services for City buildings. Redwood City Parks also operates the Fair Oaks Community Center, providing social, educational, and cultural activities, as well as information, referral, and counseling services to persons living in Redwood City and neighboring communities. Redwood City Parks is more than you think! Its website is located at www.redwoodcity.org/parks.

Visit Redwood City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org for information about the City and its services, the community, recreation programs, education, and City government.

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Contact:
Chris Beth
Parks Superintendent
(650) 780-7253