Our local gym had volunteered to come here for the annual toy drive and gift wrapping for children…read more3 to 12 years old. I'm still thinking of the ONE mega Nerf gun we wrapped and the ONE Star Wars Lego R2d2 build that some kid is getting when like 90% of the other kids are getting Matchbox toys. It's like a Christmas Lottery LOL This was a great event and way to give back in a very clean space with lots of spirited people. Local restaurants donated coffee, pastries, and salads during the 8am to 5pm shifts. Each table had a list of schools and age ranges where we would choose what gifts to wrap. I went straight for the Legos and Nerf Guns because I wanted to wrap gifts I would want as a child. We were also encouraged to bring gifts tp donate which we did as well. Great location, safe, plenty of parking, we'll organized, and tons of fun!

I lost my cousin yesterday from heart attack. Our community members went to Burlingame rec center…read morethis morning to rent a room for express condolences event. But manager didn't rent them a place all though, there was an available room. I am sure she could have help and support us in this hard time. That's absolutely not except able . Burlingame REC center is a great place and has potential to serve much beter to Burlingame's residents. Hope the manager will not do anything like this to any other Burlingame's community members!

Very kind and friendly staff. Came in for parking permits after that department had all went home…read moreyet they still helped me out.

again not good experience with code division of san mateo city hall. this manager is a disaster!!!!…read moredoes not know the codes! " if i enforce them they might sue" . just lately told me someone has a permit for something that i know for a fact they do not have a permit!!.this non permit offense is affecting my property but manager irritated that i posted complaint against him in past so issuing payback by denying any claim i may make even if out and out lies are needed to do this, in my opinion!!! in past i have had code enforcers tell me that a complaint in past was not up to code, but this manager still refuses to enforce that code!!(some of his employees seem to know the code but this manager even denys codes or changes to suit his whims. be really nice to have manager that actually knew the code violations and enforced them!!!

I attend the Adult Community Center (ACC) on a regular basis, the weekly News and Views discussion…read moregroup and I volunteer with their Meal Delivery program. Generation Buddies is a relatively new monthly activity which I also recommend. I've also attended table tennis and a few bus trips. All the staff are wonderful - personable, friendly, receptive, and caring. Caitlyn, Matt, George, Daniel, Janet, Chef Brenda, Cheryl, and a few others I don't know. The receptionist volunteers Carol and Anne are great too! Parking is free either on the street or in the underground garage underneath the library, accessible from either Chestnut St. or Cherry St. Check it out!

The San Carlos Senior Center is a wonderful place for seniors. They have a variety of services and…read moreprograms for people. The staff and volunteers are welcoming, and very understanding and helpful. It is a great place for people who have questions because they usually have theanswers. One of the enjoyable programs is the hit lunch served once a week. Nice!

A fee of $25 includes skate rental for a 2-hour time slot during the day, with free community skate…read moredays on select Tuesdays in Nov/Dec. Though it's purportedly the largest ice skating rink in the bay area, I wasn't impressed. The crowds on black friday somehow made it feel miniature. Even though pre-purchasing tickets is a requirement (according to the website), there was a long line at entry in the beginning of the afternoon session, with just two staff members scanning tickets and placing bracelets on people's wrists, not the most efficient system. Service was strangely slow at the concessions stand too, even with a just a couple of customers waiting to order hot chocolate, candy, and other snacks and goodies on their very limited menu. The seating area had no shortage of lockers (locks available for puchase at the concessions stand) and shoe cubbies along one side, and was covered by a large tent sheltering skaters as they put on their skates. There were also a few porta potties hidden behind the tent but no restroom signs anywhere (I had to ask someone to find out). They don't offer half sizes so the worker recommended sizing down, and that was good advice as these skates happened to run large, especially at the forefoot. The skates were also seemingly in brand new condition and a bit uncomfortable, hard inside and not quite broken into. I didn't mind the classic christmas music playing in the background, a great way to get into the holiday spirit. String lights were hung above the rink, and I noticed a single christmas tree standing just outside the ice rink. But otherwise there was not much holiday decor on display the day after thanksgiving. Puddles formed on the sunny side of the rink during daylight, and the surface was rough along the edges, so much that I almost fell when I first tried out the ice. It reminded me of why I enjoy rollerblading on smooth ground more than gliding on ice in dire need of a zamboni. It also took a bit of time to get used to dodging the kids and inexperienced adult skaters, especially with a multitude of skate aids in use (giant plastic walkers which they really should limit, cuz how can people get around on the ice with so many of these taking up space on the floor at the same time?!?). To make matters worse, the staff does not enforce the rules here, so you'll find kids going in the wrong direction, people chain skating, and 4 or more teens holding hands while barely moving (cuz they don't know how to skate) interrupting the flow of traffic. My experience here was less enjoyable than I imagined it would be, but I still made the best out my time on the ice. I was glad to find easy parking too (street parking was free for the holiday weekend, but there's a parking garage on site as well).

This was honestly a pretty nice place to skate depending on how many people there are. My friends…read moreand I came here on a Sunday for their 5-7pm session. We were able to buy tickets on-site using a QR code at 5:30pm and there was no hassle on getting our wristbands. There was a longish line to grab skates and the ice was really crowded. As more people got on the ice, it was a little hard to skate if you arnt supper confident in your abilities but as the session went on, more people left the ice so it became a little easier. The ice seemed pretty well maintained aside from the normal wear and tear of having people on the ice. At 7pm they made an announcement that the session had ended and had everyone exit. Overall a pretty good Christmas skate experience.

This review is for Hailey, one of the swim instructors. My son started swimming with her about a…read moreyear and half ago. She really improved his strokes and taught him various things such as a flip turn, two hand touch in butterfly and breaststroke, diving, corrected his breaststroke kick and his butterfly kick. She is excellent with technique! My son was able to join a summer team last year and this year. He knows all 4 strokes now and has become a really good swimmer, and he just turned 8! I highly recommend her!

What a waste of a lovely pool. We were told off for: 1 doing somersaults off the diving board,…read more 2 bouncing more than once on the diving board, 3 standing halfway up the water slide steps before one of my sons had excited the buoy enclosure in the water, 4 one child looking unhappy 5 trying to hold breath underwater, 6 Kids swimming underneath each other, 7 me not physically holding onto my son who is learning to swim when he was half a yard away, 8 walking fast around the pool, 9 pushing up from bottom of pool taking a breath and going to bottom of pool again. All this and more for $40 dollars (3 kids and me). Waste of money, unfriendly, and will never return - what do they want kids to do in a pool - swim lengths in silence...???

We have senior lunch about once a week at the senior center. All the people that working there are…read morevery nice and courteous.

I come here twice a week to pick up my lunch. It is better than I ever expected, it is delicious…read moreand outstanding. My wife passed away one year ago she was a great cook, and i am not. So now I can enjoy a great meal at least twice a week. Thank you so much, it is greatly appreciated.

Rummage Sale today 7/26/25…read more They had a good selection of mainly houseware and kitchenware. All were super good deals priced very low. I had to restrain myself from buying too much. I bought tea ball strainers for only 50 cents each, a set of silver measuring spoons for 25 cents, and a quality Lifeline jump rope for a measly 76 cents. I also had my eye on a silver tray w a mirror finish but a lady took it before I could act, darn it, next time I won't hesitate! They said they're having an even better sale on November 8 with more Japanese themed items. I look forward to attending and buying!

I love this Center. The Japanese Community Center is a wonderful resource and the people are very…read morenice. From their website: "To promote independent living with dignity, the Community Center guides seniors, many of whom do not speak English, through the tangle of social services available to them. Counseling and group meetings provide support for those who might otherwise be isolated." But the center also works to preserve the culture through arts, activities, and education. Resources for all ages include Japanese and English-language libraries, Nihongo practice, etc.

I am beyond furious at this center. My LGBTQ child matters... but not to THIS organization…read moreapparently. They strung us along all summer when my child needed services. Finally set something up after 3 months of waiting on their waiting list for 9/1. My daughter was SO happy to finally speak with someone. The therapist she was assigned to cancelled last minute, saying that she had "things come up" and wouldn't be able to see her and gave us resources to help find a therapist. She was devastated. We waited 3 months for THIS? Now I'm at ground zero with a depressed, vulnerable child who needs a professional NOW! They are so unprofessional!!! Do NOT use them. They'll string you along like they did to us!

This place was an unexpected surprise find on one of my walks during lunch. All the staff are very…read morefriendly and welcoming, offering you quick tours or lovely conversation. They have a great lounge area and a well-stocked resource nook for those who are looking to get more LGBTQIA+ knowledge or just chill out and browse the web for a bit. They also have a wall full of flyers detailing the wide range of all their events, resources, workshops for any young, old, questioning, out and proud, curious, community-seeking individual. (or a straight ally maybe looking to volunteer? hint...) This center is pretty new having been open since this June, so if you're reading this please help spread the word, and drop by the center sometime if you can, because it's really quite lovely and a looong overdue addition to the San Mateo area.