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!
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
Feeling the Monday Blues?
Get out 🌳 & get active 🏃🏻on this beautiful day 🌞 and help us spread awareness about the importance of mental wellness.
Join our FREE run/walk challenge during May by signing up at
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Go team go 🙌🏻!
#smpalsfarunwalk #strideforawareness #onelifecounselingcenter
San Mateo PAL families were serenaded 🎶 today at King Park 🎉 Feliz Cinco de Mayo & Feliz Dia de Las Madres 💕 from The City of San Mateo
#parksandrec
This morning, our officers stopped by the King Center to help San Mateo PAL with their “Ocho de Mayo” themed drive-thru food event. Beautiful weather, a mariachi band, and cops and kids made for a great Saturday morning of volunteering and helping our community get the essentials they need.
This morning we hosted our final Spring drive-thru food giveaway. Our Cinco de Mayo themed event was complete with a mariachi band and help from our amazing Officers and Explorers. We’ve been so happy that we’ve been able to help support our community during the pandemic.
When you ...support PAL, you support each other and we can’t do it without you. Visit www.sanmateopal.org to learn more about our non-profit.
Thanks to Samaritan House, Mi Rancho, Video Loco, OfficeDepot, City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation, and San Mateo Public Library for participating and donating to this event.
This past weekend, One Life joined San Mateo PAL for their Run/walk challenge 2021 ❤️May is Mental Health Awareness Month and. You can walk/run anytime and anywhere this month. Don’t forget to sign up and get a free shirt. San Mateo PAL #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth ...#run/walkchallenge2021 #wearehereforyou #westandtogether #wehearyou
Junior Giants is BACK this Summer! ⚾️☀️😎
🥎 Now offering Softball Divisions: ages 5-9 yo 🥎
🌐 Registration is OPEN https://gojrgiants.sportngin.com/register/form/744669220
🟧⬛️Season begins on June 14 🟧⬛️
Have you received your COVID-19 vaccine? There are multiple opportunities for you to get a vaccine for free in The City of San Mateo
This Saturday, May 8 beginning at 10 a.m., the County is hosting a community vaccine clinic at the San Mateo High School small gym, 506 N. Delaware St. The ...event is open to San Mateo County residents age 16 years and older. This Saturday will be the Pfizer vaccine and the event will last until supply runs out.
Walk ups are welcome. Appointments are not required, but are encouraged and can be made through the State’s MyTurn system at https://myturn.ca.gov/ or by calling 1-833-422-4255. All are welcome, regardless of immigration status!
These community-based clinics are targeted to the North Central and Shoreview neighborhoods. The County is also hosting regular drive-thru mass vaccination clinics twice a week at the San Mateo County Event Center. Appointments are not required, but can be made up to 4 days in advance through MyTurn. Visit the County’s COVID-19 vaccination web page for more information.
These are in addition to a number of other vaccination opportunities from health care providers and pharmacies. Visit MyTurn for more options.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
The San Mateo PAL and Stride for Awareness are pleased to invite you to participate in their FREE Run/Walk Challenge during the month of May, to celebrate #MentalHealthAwareness Month!
Participants can Run/Walk Anywhere, Anytime, and go Any... Distance! FREE! And they get a FREE T-Shirt!
Join your community in an effort to encourage and promote the importance of Healthy Mind, Body and Community.
Learn more and register: https://smpalsfarunwalkchallenge.eventbrite.com
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! SMPAL and SFA are pleased to host its Run/Walk Challenge for Health and Mental Wellness!
smpalsfarunwalkchallenge.eventbrite.com
Happy May!!! It’s a beautiful day; get out, get active, and wear your FREE shirt.
Our team kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month with a group walk and chat with Stride for Awareness and One Life Counseling Center.
Make sure to tag your photos #smpalsfarunwalk
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Sign up during May and get active. We’re giving out our FREE Run/Walk Challenge shirts today at Beresford Park until 5pm today. First come, first served!
Help us spread awareness about the importance of mental health and wellness.
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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