Is the name of our open space “Waterdog” or is it “Water Dog”? This is far from a settled debate, but our take—as you can gather from our name—is that the correct form is “Waterdog”. We did some research before naming our group, and here’s how we landed on our spelling….
Read MoreThe 2026 edition of the Water Dog Run is happening on Saturday, September 26. The runs start at 7:15 AM, and the event ends at 10:30 AM. We recommend not planning a ride at Waterdog that morning to avoid the crowds.
Read MoreBelmont’s Community Hike series is featuring a hike at Waterdog on Wednesday, June 24th from 4 – 5pm at Hidden Canyon Park.
Read MoreThe City of Belmont announced the appointment of Kevin Kobayashi as the new Parks, Recreation, and Culture Director. Kobayashi will begin his role on April 27.
Read MoreIf you live or work in Belmont, consider taking a few minutes to take this survey on Belmont’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Read MoreBelmont Parks & Recreation is partnering with Trail Center to repair 0.5 miles of Rambler Trail on March 21, 2026 from 8:30 AM–3:00 PM. More details in the article.
Read MoreAll trails at Waterdog are now open except Chaparral Trail. You may encounter marked and unmarked hazards, as trail conditions have changed. Beware of fallen trees and erosion. Avoid wet sections. Use trails at your own risk.
Read MoreIn the upcoming November 8, 2022 election, Belmont has two contested races: its first at-large (citywide) mayor, and the City Council member for District 1. After vetting the candidates, including in-person discussions with each of them, we wholeheartedly endorse Julia Mates for Mayor, Gina Latimerlo for District 1 City Council member, and Robin Pang-Maganaris for District 3.
Read MoreThe mayoral race in Belmont is going to affect singletrack access in the city’s open space. Warren Lieberman has said he’ll vote to radically change our multi-use policies, which have enjoyed 30+ years of success. Julia Mates is solidly on the side of multi-use access, and we endorse her candidacy.
Read MoreBelmont’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan is being held up by a single, litigious homeowner, and the outcome of the next local election will decide who votes on the topic of recreation in our open spaces. Read more for an update and how you can help protect multi-use recreational access.
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