Highlands Recreation District

Highlands Recreation District

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The Highlands neighborhood came into being in the late 1950’s.

It was immediately clear to the residents of that era that a community and recreation center would enhance the quality of life for this vibrant community. In 1957, the Highlands Recreation District was established, including a 5-member elected Board of Directors. In 1958, the residents overwhelmingly voted to purchase 3.45 acres of land and construct the facility and swimming pool we enjoy today.

06/25/2026

July Swim Lessons are available for registration now!

July Lessons will offer 2-week and 3-week sessions - perfect for those travelling this summer.

Register online at https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/group/5/ or by calling (650) 341-4251.

Lessons start July 6, so grab your spot today!

06/19/2026

☀️ Looking for the camp to be at this summer? Look no further than HRD's Summer Fun Zone!

Our summer camp guarantees eight weeks of non-stop fun. From cooking activities to rec swim, Great America to Gilroy Gardens, there's something fun for each camper. 🎢🏊

Register online at https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/class/66/group/6 ! Week long and daily options are available now. ☀️📝

06/11/2026

Update (1:00pm): The Highlands Recreation District Pool has reopened as of 1:00pm on June 11, 2026.

Thank you for your patience while we restored chemical levels.

We hope to see you at the pool soon!

06/02/2026

June Swim Lessons are available now! 🏊

June lessons will offer three models:
1. 2-week swim lessons that meets twice a week.
2. 4-week swim lessons that meet twice a week.
3. 3-week swim lessons that meet once a week.

You may register online, give us a call at (650) 341-4251, or stop by in-person!

If you have District Credits and would like those applied, please call in or stop by the Registration Office.

Lessons start June 8 - register today at https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/group/5/

05/22/2026

The Highlands Recreation District Pool, Admin Offices, ASP, and EEC will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Enrichment classes will not meet.

All programming and pool hours will return to normal Tuesday, May 26.

Questions about this closure? Please call our office at (650) 341-4251.

03/27/2026

Our new SAT prep course will ensure the high school students in your life are well prepared for the SATs, Students will review key concepts such as algebra, geometry, and grammar rules - all while practicing with real SAT-style practice exams.

Register today at https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/class/880/group/2

Photos from Highlands Recreation District's post 03/24/2026

🌸✨ Spring is almost here… and so are our NEW Youth Classes! ✨🌸

Get ready for a season full of fun, learning, and adventure! We’ve got something for every interest—whether your kiddo loves sports, creativity, coding, or building. 🎾🤖🎨

🌟 This Spring’s lineup includes:
🎾 Tennis Lessons
🥋 K*k Sool Martial Arts
🎌 Anime Club
🥁 Bucket Drumming
♟️ Chess Lessons
⛳ Beginning Golf
➕ Fun With Math
🦸 Marvel vs. DC LEGO
🐾 Paw Patrol LEGO (TK/Kinder!)
💻 Roblox Coding & Game Design
🎲 Tabletop Gaming
⚽ Soccer

Spots fill up fast—don’t miss out on the fun!

👉 Register now and check out all our Spring offerings:
https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/group/2/

Photos from Highlands Recreation District's post 03/19/2026

With Spring just around the corner, we have a new lineup of Tot/Pre-K classes lined up for you all! This Spring we’re offering:
-Soccer Tots with Skyhawk Sports ⚽
-Multi-Sport Tots with Skyhawk Sports ⚽🏈🏀
-Baseball Tots with Skyhawk Sports ⚾
-Tennis Lessons with Perlstein Enterprise 🎾
-Paw Patrol LEGO (for our TK students) with Bricktech 🐶
Please note for our younger students, parent participation may be required!

Register online for Tot/Pre-K classes at https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/group/8/
Paw Patrol LEGO: https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/class/864/group/2

Questions about Enrichment Classes? Email Recreation Coordinator, Julia Fior, at [email protected].

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Location

Address


1851 Lexington Avenue
San Mateo, CA
94402

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm