COVID-19 Update
During these uncertain times San Mateo PAL is excited to be offering virtual classes to continue our mission of keeping the community engaged and active. We hope your family stays safe and healthy knowing we’re just a click away!
Golf Tournament Sponsorship Now Available
A glimpse of what PAL is about
In collaboration with our community partners, PAL strives to create a safer society while promoting the physical, social and psychological development of our youth.
PAL Membership
San Mateo PAL provides a variety of supervised recreational, social and educational activities for kids ages 5-18 in and around our community. PAL memberships are FREE.
PAL Programs
The San Mateo Police Activities League provides a variety of supervised recreational, social and educational activities for kids ages 5-18 in San Mateo and our surrounding community.
Ways to Donate
We invite you to open your heart and to be the person who makes a positive impact in this community by supporting us in developing our youth into productive citizens.
"Our most important resource is the youth of our Community."
-Bob Binn
News & Updates
Here's a video of our GSSA kid's fishing trip out of Sausalito thanks to the Roger Thomas Fund. We had 14 kids that took home 15 salmon! Special thanks to the San Mateo PAL and to the crew of Hog Heaven Sportfishing for making sure everyone got to reel in and keep a fish!
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Roger Thomas was captain of the charter boat Salty Lady, the Chairman of the Board for the Golden State Salmon Association, a member of the ...
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💥 Our Crime Fighters were thrilled to participate in Super Hero Day at Los Prados Park this afternoon. It was a beautiful day surrounded by so many little heroes in an array of costumes.
San Mateo PAL | City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation
We ❤️’d spending this beautiful Super Hero Saturday 🦸🏻♀️ 🦸🏻♂️ with all of you. The costumes, the smiles, the music, the food, the fun! It was uh-mazing 💥!
Thanks to our PAL Staff, City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation, and San Mateo Police Department ...for being the behind the scenes heroes for today’s super event.
Super Hero Day at Los Prados Park!
Check this out and take part in the Summer Learning Challenge at the San Mateo Public Library!! Don't miss the opportunity for FREE BOOKS 📚🤓📚
Calling All Heroes!! 🦸👮♂️👩🚒👨⚕️🦹♀️ Assemble this Saturday from 12-3pm at Los Prados Park for a SUPER fun event 🥳
🦸♀️🦸🦹🦹♀️🧝♀️ Who will you be? Kid-friendly SUPER HERO DAY is this Saturday! Dress as your favorite super hero and join the fun! Details from City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation & San Mateo PAL at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4539/Super-Hero-Day
Upcoming Fundraising Events
In collaboration with our community partners, PAL strives to create a safer society while promoting the physical, social and psychological development of our youth.
Run Walk Challenge 2021
SMPAL and SFA are pleased to host its Run/Walk Challenge for Health and Mental Wellness!
Friends of San Mateo PAL
For the last 20 years, we have relied on a vast network of supporters for priceless guidance and crucial investments in our shared mission of building a safer community, while promoting the physical, social and psycological development of our youth.
"Providing these wonderful opportunities for San Mateo kids, and building their bonds and trust with police officers is the best investment we can make as a community!"
-Carol Conroy