Mission Bay

Nortwest of downtown. Mission Bay has two islands and many coves and inlets. Mission Bay Park has facilities for boating, boat rental, camping and fishing as well as miles of shoreline for picnicking and swimming.

Belmont Park, W. Mission Bay Dr. at W. Mission Blvd., is a historic beachfront amusement park featuring the Giant Dipper, a 1925 wooden roller coaster; the FlowRider, a simulated wave attraction; and The Plunge, a 175-foot-long indoor swimming pool. Nine other amusement park rides also are offered.

Hours of operation for Belmont Park are: Open daily at 11:00 closing times very. Phone ahead to confirm schedule. There is no cost to park at Belmont Park. singlre ride tickets $2 - $6. All day wristband (includes unlimited rides) $22.95; $15.95 (under 50 inches tall).

"Challenging economic times are putting a strain on family budgets," While a tradional summer vacation might be out of the question, many families will consider taking a "staycation" this summer -opting to stay at home for their vacation. It eliminates lodging costs and can significantly reduce travel and meal costs. There are likely many places right in your hometown that you never visit -a zoo, science museum, and aquarium -all within driving distance.

Rogers, a professional host/emcee, keynote speaker, actor and writer, brings more than 20 years experience to the corporate stage. His award-winning creative company, The Corporate Jester, Inc., has become a trusted partner for companies looking for new ways to reach higher levels and achieve ambitious goals.

The Corporate Jester believes a major profitability indicator is how much fun a company is willing to have at their own expense. "Senior executives don't need to be stand-up comedians; that's my job as host," says Rogers. "But the level to which they are willing to 'play' onstage is a good indicator of their character and the company culture as a whole. A well-rounded culture celebrates the good times and can withstand the tough times."

Jeff Rogers knows the power of humor. Beginning his career as a stand-up comic, he was the runner-up of the Chicago's Hottest Comics competition in 1989. This led to a position at Chicago's world-famous Second City Theater, where he shared the stage with Steve Carell from NBC's The Office; Stephen Colbert from The Colbert Report; and future stars of Saturday Night Live Rachel Dratch, Horatio Sanz and Tina Fey. Rogers also helped build Second City Communications before striking out on his own and starting The Corporate Jester.

The Corporate Jester's goal? To save audiences from the dreaded "Death by PowerPoint." This approach has made Rogers one of North America's most in-demand stage personalities for corporations, associations, and meeting & event production companies.