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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

Public park at Facebook nearing completion

Behind the construction fences along Chilco Street, crews are entering the final months of work on Facebook’s public park area. A company spokesperson said Facebook

by Susan Erhart
on October 6, 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

Head coast side to discover the area near iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse

There’s nothing quite like your first visit to the Pigeon Point Light Station, and I’ll always remember mine, standing in front of the park’s iconic

by Matt Dolkas
on September 9, 2021

Emergency Preparedness Drill set for September 11 at Holbrook Palmer Park

Once a year, Atherton and surrounding communities come together for a fun, free, immersive, and educational emergency preparedness experience. This year it is scheduled for

by Contributed Content
on September 8, 2021

Menlo Park Youth Advisory Committee is accepting applications

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) advises the Parks and Recreation Commission on activities, events and programs for Menlo Park youth. YAC consists of a maximum

by Contributed Content
on September 4, 2021

Did “big blue” kick “snowy” out of the pond at Sharon Park?

We walked around Sharon Pond earlier this week and were disappointed to discover the snowy egret was no longer in residence, which has been the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 21, 2021

Reservations for fall hikes at Djerassi open at 9:00 am on August 22

Djerassi Resident Artists Program offers free, docent-led tours of the sculptures and the property every Sunday through November. This is a unique opportunity for the

by Contributed Content
on August 20, 2021