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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 for the 7th annual
KAISER PERMANENTE DOUBLE PEAK CHALLENGE
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 | 8am - 12pm
Lakeview Park @ Discovery Lake
Please join us in celebrating San Marcos parks and trails by enjoying guided hikes and kid-friendly activities. There will be a hikers & walkers route, a kid's bike ride, and an equestrian riders route!
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A challenging, 7-mile hike with more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain will be offered to Double Peak Park via the Cima Loop Trail and La Plaza Drive.
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A 1-mile interpretive walk will feature the flora and fauna of the Discovery Creek Trails.
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A 3 and 6-mile equestrian trot will also be offered starting from the Ridgeline Trailhead (102 San Elijo Road, San Marcos).
Vendors, SDMBA bike course and event sign-in all begin at 8am!
7-mile hike, flora and fauna walk and equestrian trot will all begin shortly after 9am!
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 - Director
Nick Buck -Director
Lauren King - Director
Travis Lindsay - Director
Holly Malan - Director
Jason Simmons - Director
Michael Taylor - Director
Buck Martin - City Staff
Andrea Gonzalez - City Staff
Kat Trost - City Staff
CONTACT
CONTACT
Friends of San Marcos Parks and Recreation
3 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
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.
