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Parks & Recreation
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  • Stevenson Park: (San Luis Ave & San Pierre Way)
    • Features: Large grassy fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, and picnic areas.
    • Community Use: It is the de facto “town square” for Rex Manor, hosting pickup games, dog walkers, and neighborhood events.
  • Rex Manor Park: (Farley St & Central Expressway)
    • A smaller, quieter “pocket park” in the south west corner, commonly known as the “tot lot”.
    • Features: Ideal for younger children or a quiet reading spot.
    • Trivia: Sits atop the Hetch Hetchy water pipeline that supplies water to the entire peninsula.
  • School Grounds: Residents often utilize the open spaces at Theuerkauf Elementary and Stevenson Elementary after hours.

Schools
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Rex Manor is home to two schools that share a campus in the center of the neighborhood:

  1. Stevenson Elementary (P.A.C.T.): A highly rated “choice” school known for its Parent Teacher Child (PACT) model, which requires high parent participation. This draws engaged families into the neighborhood.
  2. Theuerkauf Elementary: A solid neighborhood school that serves many local families.

Neighborhood Life
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  • Neighborhood Association: The Rex Manor Neighborhood Association (RMNA) is active and recognized by the City of Mountain View (often a recipient of the City’s Neighborhood Grant Program). Wayne Watson is the current President.
  • Typical Events:
    • Annual BBQ / Block Party: Organized by the RMNA, often held in the summer (June/July).
    • Movie Nights: “Free Movie Night at Stevenson Park” is a popular recurring event (e.g., featuring family-friendly films like Despicable Me). Note: While popular with residents, these are not run by the RMNA.
    • Communication: There is an active Google Group (rex-manor-neighbors) used for lost-and-found, event planning, and safety alerts.

Nearby Amenities
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  • Shopping: Residents have easy access to Bailey Park Plaza (Shoreline Blvd) and Monta Loma Plaza (across Rengstorff Ave), which feature grocery stores, coffee shops (Starbucks), and other retail conveniences.
  • Transit: Easy access to the Mountain View Transit Center (via bike or short drive), serving both Caltrain and VTA Light Rail, plus the Central Expressway for commuters.
  • Tech: Close proximity to the Googleplex and Microsoft campuses.

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