FRIENDS OF

PARKS AND

SAN MARCOS

RECREATION

WE SUPPORT COMMUNITY PARKS AND RECREATION

FUNDRAISING

Through events, fundraisers, collaborative efforts and with donations from individuals like you, we raise funds to support great causes in our community.

VOLUNTEER

Whether it's leading a hike, fixing a trail or staffing an event, we're there!

ADVOCATE

We're a voice for the value of parks and recreation in our community, supporting our City staff and other providers of programs and places to play and enjoy.

EVENTS AND PROJECTS

Join us SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 for the
[TITLE SPONSOR WANTED] DOUBLE PEAK CHALLENGE

Saturday, May 2, 2020 - 11am - 4pm

Come throwdown at the City's 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Enjoy craft brews, food trucks, a DJ, children's area at the City of San Marcos ' Cornhole Tournament, Bags N' Brews!

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ABOUT US

Our mission is to advocate for the health and happiness of the community and visitors to San Marcos by enhancing the city’s Parks & Recreation programs and facilities. The Friends of San Marcos are dedicated to responsible stewardship with an emphasis on collaboration, reaching out, and working to realize shared goals.

Kathryn Gray - President

Steve Wagner - Vice President
Marty Walls- Secretary
Debbie Thompson - Treasurer

Kent Aden - Board

Nick Buck -Board

Lauren King - Board
Travis Lindsay - Board

Holly Malan - Board

Cameron Rentch - Board

Jason Simmons - Past President

Linda Strand - Board
Michael Taylor - Board

Buck Martin - Staff

Darren Chamow - Staff

Andrea Gonzalez - Staff

Board President
See Kathryn's bio in link

Board Vice-President
See Steve's bio in link

Secretary
See Marty's bio in link

Treasurer
See Debbie's bio in link

Board
See Kent's bio in link

Board
See Nick's bio in link

Board
See Lauren's bio in link

Board
See Travis's bio in link

Past President
See Jason's bio in link

Board Member
See Linda's bio in link

Board
See Michael's bio in link

City of San Marcos Community Services Department Director
See Buck's bio in link

Recreation Manager

CONNECT / DONATE

CONTACT

Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation
3 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069

FriendsofSMPR@gmail.com

Phone: (760) 744-9000

DONATE

The Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation is a registered non-profit organization. 501(c)(3) tax ID 90-0984640

There are many ways to donate, please send us an email or give us a call and we can talk about your donation, otherwise, for general donations, use our PayPal link below. You can also help us earn just by shopping online, by choosing us as a beneficiary on Amazon.com, see details below.

Amazon Smile

What if we told you that, with every purchase you make, you could make a donation at no additional cost to the Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation. With AmazonSmile, YOU CAN! When you shop at www.smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to a charitable organization of your choice. Here's how to do it easily!

1. Sign into www.smile.amazon.com with your normal Amazon login info.
2. Under "Your Account" select "Change your Charity"
3. in the "Find your Charity" search bar, type Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and click "search"
4. Click "select" next to "Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation"
5. Shop till your heart's content and feel good that part of your purchase benefits parks and recreation in your community!

Thank you for your support and happy shopping!

Paypal

It's as easy as pie. Just click the button above and make a donation of any size to the Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation via Paypal.