Parks and Recreation

Fallfest at Flood Park set for September 19

On Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, celebrate the arrival of fall at Fallfest in Flood Park (215 Bay Road). Activities

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2026

Zotts to Tots followed by town picnic takes place on September 19

There's still time to register for the the Zott's to Tots family fun run and Portola Valley town picnic on Saturday, September 19th. The run

by Linda Hubbard
on September 15, 2026

Explore summertime berries while walking Windy Hill Open Space Preserve on September 13

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, learn about the various berries along the Sausal Pond and Betsy Crowder trails in the

by Contributed Content
on September 12, 2026

Hear the “call of the Shofar” at Burgess Park on September 13

Emails Rabbi Dovid Geisinsky: "We are hosting a public Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) celebration for the Menlo Park community on Sunday, September 13, at

by Contributed Content
on September 10, 2026

Flood Park closed Wednesdays in September and October for pest management

The next round of pest management activity requires a series of closures of the park during September and October 2026. All facilities, including the bike

by Contributed Content
on September 8, 2026

Burgess and Belle Haven pools open Labor Day weekend in Menlo Park

Burgess (501 Laurel St.) and Belle Haven (100 Terminal Ave.) pools will be open Labor Day weekend. The facility hours and open/recreation swim hours are

by Contributed Content
on September 4, 2026

Midpen Open Space announces winners of annual photo contest – including two with local ties

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has announced the winners of its annual photography contest, among them a Woodside and Menlo Park resident. Max Kessler

by Linda Hubbard
on September 3, 2026

Spotted: Rainbow over Sharon Park this morning

Blue sky, then clouds — and a few sprinkles found their way to Menlo Park today. And earlier this morning, Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias

by Linda Hubbard
on September 2, 2026

Photographer Frances Freyberg explores the new Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail

Editor's note: The new six-mile Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail opened in San Mateo County on August 24, 2026. Located off Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), extending

by Linda Hubbard
on August 30, 2026

Spotted: Beautiful sunset at Filoli during Summer Nights

InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg was at Filoli yesterday evening for one of its Summer Nights event and captured the sun setting — quite spectacular!

by Linda Hubbard
on August 28, 2026