Sharon Park

Spotted: Fluttering dragonfly in Sharon Heights

We spotted this photo of a dragonfly online and reached out to the photographer, John Romano. He replied: "I live in Sharon Heights, and I

by Linda Hubbard
on June 5, 2026

Spotted: Pretty reflection at the pond in Sharon Park

Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias spotted this pretty reflection at the pond in Sharon Park on her morning dog walk. Photo by Robin Tobias (c)

by Linda Hubbard
on November 22, 2025

Spotted: Trio of ducks perched in Sharon Park pond

Menlo Park resident Scott Loftesness frequently strolls around Sharon Park, often photographing what he sees. We liked this trio of ducks perched in a row.

by Linda Hubbard
on September 7, 2023

Construction has started on Sharon Park pathways

With heavy equipment moving in today, it appears that construction has begun on the pathways that circle the pond at Sharon Park. A notice posted

by Linda Hubbard
on October 19, 2021

Spotted: Birds flying over Sharon Park in late summer

Photographer and InMenlo co-founder Scott Loftesness captures the beauty of Sharon Park in the late summer light when taking his daily walks around the pond.

by Linda Hubbard
on September 10, 2021

Spotted: Sunday egret at Sharon Park

For the past month or so, a snowy egret has taken up residence at Sharon Park. InMenlo co-founder Scott Loftesness captured him by photo today,

by Linda Hubbard
on August 1, 2021

Rain pounds the rooftops overnight in Menlo Park

Heavy rain overnight pound Menlo Park rooftops, leaving puddles behind. "My digital gauge showed another 0.05" for a year to date of 1.17", reported InMenlo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2020

Nearby places to enjoy the outdoors this weekend

Friday, March 20 — the first day of Spring— has been circled on our calendar as time to write a post on places to enjoy

by Linda Hubbard
on March 20, 2020

Yep, it’s still raining in Menlo Park

To some, the continuing rain is "getting old." Count neither InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ nor contributing photographer Robb Most among them. Reports Bill: "A satisfying

by Linda Hubbard
on March 2, 2019

Spotted: Pretty glass hearts lakeside at Sharon Park

Walking around the lake at Sharon Park this morning, we spotted colorful glass hearts at the far end of the lake, close to the water.  We're

by Linda Hubbard
on January 2, 2017