HRD Foundation

We are accepting recommendations from individuals interested in being a connector and convener on the Foundation to increase opportunities at Highlands Recreation District. If you are interested or would like to recommend a community member, please send names to gmdirect@highlandsrec.ca.gov.

 

Welcome New HRD Staff

In June 2026, we will welcome our new Early Education Director, Aquatic Supervisor, Aquatic Coordinator, and Bookkeeper. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome them to the Highlands Community.

 

Project Updates 

• North Landslide/Retaining Wall: June 8, 2026 - Romig engineer Geotechnical Drilling at Highlands Recreation Center. Yorktown Road residents will receive a letter from the District announcing drilling to ensure minimal noise disruption to neighboring properties.
• Tennis Court Resurfacing: June 8-June 22, Community Feedback – Design/Color recommendations are located at the Tennis courts as well as the HRD website for voting and community feedback. RFP prepared and ready for bidding late June. Preliminary conversation with Tennis pros on planning.  Potential target date last week of August* *pending mutual agreement
• Pool: Pool/Lifeguard Office Refresh Completed. Pool Renovation Preliminary Assessment and Community Engagement (Summer) 
• LAFCo Draft MSR Report – General Manager Burke met with the County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors for review and questions. MSR Draft report presented to BOS had errors, these corrections were sent to LAFCO for the MSR report and share with BOS before the meeting. The District will have from May 20 through July 8 to provide comments and responses on the next draft MSR, before any actions are taken by LAFCo. Thank you to members of the Highlands Community that sent letters on the agenda Item 4 Public Comment or attended.
• Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Playground): RFP and Bidding process has been prepared and will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and General Counsel. Upon review and feedback, the project will be registered with the CA Dept of Labor and bidding will commence.