+1 - the Geese have taken over most parks and beaches, covered them in $hit and stop tax payers from actually enjoying these facilities.

This issue was recategorized from Lagoon to Parks.

Foster City - PW Administrative Assistant II assigned this issue to Foster City - Parks Admin

Foster City - PW Administrative Assistant II assigned this issue to Foster City - Parks Manager

Thank you for reporting. Staff does typically use a small front loader with a grading pan attachment to groom the beaches. Unfortunately that piece of equipment has recently developed some mechanical issues and will be out of service for sometime. Staff will be out to address the issue and come up with a solution in mean time. Thank you for reporting this issue.

The feces are also a health hazard. I understand the geese are protected but something has to be done. When each pair raised 10-12 chicks some months ago, I posted something had to be done. The reply was to do nothing. They could be trapped and relocated. If we have the parks, they have to be maintained. Wake up, city council.

Thank for the additional comments, Jaydon and Jean Ann. These beaches could be so nice if we just kept them up.
When I next decide to have a picnic there, I’m going to bring my big rake to clean the immediate area, so my son can play. It may work, but I also shouldn’t have to take it into my own hands like this.

Thank you for reporting. Staff has raked up droppings and we will continue to monitor our beaches as this time a year the geese are quite active.

The Foster city along with a few neighboring agencies (Belmont, San Mateo, Cal water,) work with a contractor who using humane methods works towards minimizing any population growth of the geese in the region. We saw a slight decrease last year and have yet to receive out count for population this year but suspect it may have increased despite our efforts.

Thank you for reporting the issue. Crews will be out again next week with a field groomer to put the finishing touches on the beach.