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
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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!
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.
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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
Kathryn Gray
Board PresidentSee Kathryn's bio in link
Steve Wagner
Board Vice-PresidentSee Steve's bio in link
Marty Walls
SecretarySee Marty's bio in link
Debbie Thompson
TreasurerSee Debbie's bio in link
Kent Aden
BoardSee Kent's bio in link
Nick Buck
BoardSee Nick's bio in link
Lauren King
BoardSee Lauren's bio in link
Travis Lindsay
BoardSee Travis's bio in link
Jason Simmons
Past PresidentSee Jason's bio in link
Linda Strand
Board MemberSee Linda's bio in link
Michael Taylor
BoardSee Michael's bio in link
Buck Martin
City of San Marcos Community Services Department DirectorSee Buck's bio in link
Holly Malan
Recreation Manager
CONNECT / DONATE
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.
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Amazon Smile
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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!
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Paypal
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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.
