From the Blue Gull to Deja Vu: A History of the Recreation Center Restaurant
The restaurant facility at the Foster City Community Recreation Center, located at 650 Shell Boulevard, has a storied history that reflects the community’s early efforts to balance commercial viability with public service. When the Recreation Center was originally constructed, the restaurant portion of the building represented a significant investment of $200,000. The Blue Gull Era In its early years, the facility was known as the Blue Gull Restaurant. Despite its prime location, commercial concessionaires struggled to make the restaurant a…
