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Pulgas Water Temple 56 Cañada Road, Redwood City
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weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed weekends. No dogs are allowed. 650-872-5900 / sfwater.org
“The Dish” at Stanford Foothills Stanford Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard, Palo Alto
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around the Stanford foothills west of Junipero Serra Boulevard offers opportunities for hillside trail runs and hikes. The most popular route is a 3.9-mile loop up to the giant radio telescope known as “the Dish.” Access to foothills limited to daylight hours. No pets. dish.stanford.edu, bahiker.com
San Mateo County Horsemen’s Association P.O. Box 620092, Woodside
• The equestrian club holds a variety of •
• Private and group lessons in one of two
California Riding Academy 100 Ansel Lane
• English and western lessons for all •
ages. Summer camps for youth ages 5-15; training and showing program; instruction in jumping and horse care and maintenance 650-740-2261 / californiaridingacademy.com
outdoor arenas; cross-country lessons available at The Horse Park at Woodside. 415-640-4513 / shoestringfarms.com
Spring Down Equestrian Center 725 Portola Road, Portola Valley
• Riding lessons daily, beginner to ad-
HORSEBACK RIDING
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vanced. English hunt seat and dressage; private, semi-private and group lessons; horsemanship camps 650-851-1114 / springdown.com
The Horse Park at Woodside 3674 Sand Hill Road, Woodside
• Equestrian events and training; event•
ing, hunter/jumper, dressage, polo, carriage driving, reining, pony club and other equestrian events. Facilities open for dog walking 650-851-2140 / horsepark.org
Folger Stable 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside
Webb Ranch 2720 Alpine Road, Portola Valley
• Historic facility offers horse boarding
• Webb Ranch offers English hunt and
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on site and access to trails; Arena access is available with a free membership; boarders can invite professional instructors to teach there; summer camps 408-726-8453 / wunderlichfolgerstable. com
Isola Stables and Glenoaks Equestrian Center 3639 Alpine Road, Portola Valley
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western riding lessons; spring and summer camps for youth, trail rides, birthday parties and boarding. Horsemanship badges for Girl Scouts available Lessons: 650-854-7755; 650-854-7433 (boarding) / webbranchinc.com
Woodside-area Horse Owners Association 2995 Woodside Road, Suite 400-466
• Full-service equestrian facility provid-
• A group advocating the role of horses in
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ing training, boarding and riding lessons for all ages and experience levels. 650-854-4955 / isostables.com
J. L. Dixon Stables 190 Park Lane, Atherton
• Saddle seat and driving lessons; private and semi-private lessons • 650-740-4344 / jldixonstable.com Misty Ridge Farm 1600 Arastradero Road, Portola Valley
• English hunt seat riding lessons for •
children and adults (beginner through advanced) stressing the welfare of both horse and rider. 650-592-2265 / bpetrov.com
maintaining the rural character of Woodside and surrounding communities 650-380-6408 / whoa94062.org
• Nine-hole, par-three course; practice •
cage, putting and chipping greens; snack shop and patio 650-368-7820 / playemeraldhills.com
Stanford Golf Course (private) 198 Junipero Serra Blvd., Stanford
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members, students and faculty of Stanford University, course members and their accompanied guests 650-724-0944 (golf shop); 650-4984461 (driving range) / golfcourse. stanford.edu
SKATEBOARDING Burgess Skate Park 600 Alma St.
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to sunset. Users are required to wear helmets and elbow and knee pads. Facility is for skateboards and in-line skating only. Adult supervision required for children under age 14. Classes are offered. 650-330-2222 / menlopark.org/skatepark
SOCCER Menlo Atherton Adult Soccer League
Burgess Pool 501 Laurel St.
• Outdoor pool, open year-round for lap •
TENNIS Atherton Tennis Center 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton
• Tennis keys are issued for six courts at •
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Holbrook-Palmer Park. Clinics, lessons and training programs are offered by Player Capital. 650-752-0540 / playercapital.com
Menlo Park Courts
• Locations include: Burgess, Kelly, •
Nealon and Willow Oaks parks and La Entrada School. Tennis keys may be purchased at the Arrillaga Family Gymnasium. 650-330-2220 / menlopark.org/tennis
PRIVATE SWIM & TENNIS CLUBS Ladera Oaks Swim Tennis and Fitness Club 3249 Alpine Road, Portola Valley
• Family-oriented swim, tennis and fitness
• Recreation soccer league for women
ages 23 and up. All skill levels welcome; games are held on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Burgess, Willow Oaks and Kelly parks maasl.com
and recreational swimming. Group and private swim lessons and a swim team. Pool rental available 650-328-7946 / menloswim.com
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club with two year-round pools, six lighted tennis courts and a fitness center. Offers swimming and tennis lessons, personal training, youth and masters swim teams, junior tennis program and USTA teams 650-854-3101 / laderaoaks.com
• Summer program in English riding and
• Co-ed leagues in the fall and spring, for
• Lessons, youth tennis program, masters
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horsemanship for children ages 6-16. Priority is given to those who live in the Woodside Fire Protection District and returning riders. Course culminates in horse show in late August. Horses are provided. 650-766-9511 / woodsidejuniorriders.com
Woodside Vaulters 3674 Sand Hill Road, Redwood City
• Equestrian vaulting (gymnastics and
dance elements with music on horseback); the club has about 70 vaulters and welcomes new ones, age 4 to young adult. Development and High Performance teams are offered, and introductory classes are available. 650-434-3375 / woodsidevaulters.org
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Nazareth Ice Oasis 3140 Bay Road, Redwood City
ICE SKATING
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and youth hockey, and figure skating. Private and group lessons in figure skating and hockey through the Ice Oasis Skating School 650-364-8090 / iceoasis.com
men over age 30 and women over age 21. Games are on Sundays at 10 a.m. and noon at the Portola Valley Town Center soccer field. Sign-up fee 408-823-8188 / portolavalleysoccer.com
SOFTBALL
swimming, water polo and more. In addition, the club has fitness programs, a basketball court and social events for all ages. 650-851-1591 / alpinehills.us
VOLLEYBALL
Menlo Park Adult Sports Nealon Park, 800 Middle Ave.
Arrillaga Family Gymnasium 600 Alma St.
• Multiple leagues (men’s and coed)
• Drop-in volleyball on Tue, Thur, Fri
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playing 10 games a season, including playoffs. Offered in April and July. Games are played Mon, Wed-Thur 6:30 p.m.; late mornings on Sundays 650-330-2220 / menlopark.org
Redwood City Señors Softball Club P.O. Box 3904, Redwood City
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noon-2 p.m., $2 fee; Sun, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $3 fee. A Girls Youth Volleyball League is also organized. 650-330-2220 / menlopark.org
WATER SPORTS Spinnaker Sailing Club 451 Seaport Court, Redwood City
• Made up of recreational and tourna-
• An American Sailing Association
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• Public sessions, skating parties, adult
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Emerald Hills Golf Course (public) 938 Wilmington Way, Redwood City
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round for youth water polo and swim lessons; hours are expanded during the summer for lap and recreation swimming, lessons and private rentals 650-330-2237 / menloswim.com
Alpine Hills Tennis & Swimming 4139 Alpine Road, Portola Valley
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ered vehicles; events include play days, driving clinics and pleasure drives. kathidancer@aol.com
GOLF COURSES
• 25-meter outdoor pool open year-
Woodside Junior Riders 3375 Tripp Road, Woodside
• Specializes in hippotherapy: physical,
Peninsula Carriage Driving Club P.O. Box 620448, Woodside
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rink west of the Sierras is open September-April. Admission and rental fees. Weekly lessons offered at all levels for both children and adults. Hosts private, broomball and small birthday parties 650-493-4566 / winterlodge.com
SWIMMING Belle Haven Pool 100 Terminal Ave.
Portola Valley Adult Soccer League 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT) 880 Runnymede Road, Woodside occupational or speech therapy using the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy to address disabilities. 650-851-2271 / nceft.org
• The only permanent outdoor skating
events including horse shows, clinics, trail rides, and educational and social meetings. info@smcha.org / smcha.org
Shoestring Farm 1600 Arastradero Road, Portola Valley
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Winter Lodge 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
ment level softball players, men and women, over the age of 50. Plays year-round at various parks around Redwood City. $45 annual membership fee 650-363-1140 / rwcseniorsoftball.org
certified training facility, affiliated with the association since 1983. Classes in keelboat sailing and more; sailing club memberships; sailing vacations; youth summer programs, sailboat charters and team-building events 650-363-1390 / spinnakersailing.com www.AlmanacNews.com Info Menlo • 29