Parks and Recreation

New coast side park is open to visitors daily

A once-private stretch of the San Mateo County coast is now open for everyone. Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach marks the County

by Contributed Content
on August 18, 2026

Spotted: Lots of walkers when “Everybody Walks” at Kelly Park

On Wednesday, August 5, Belle Haven Community Campus (BHCC) held an Everybody Walks: Generations in Motion event at Kelly Park. This fun, multigenerational community event

by Contributed Content
on August 7, 2026

Midpen Open Space awarded nearly $2 million to advance wildfire resilience, wildlife habitat improvements and regional trails

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) has secured nearly $2 million in three newly awarded grants. These funds will support projects in Midpen preserves

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2026

Off-leash dogs are welcome at these two Menlo Park parks

Looking for a place where your dog can have off-leash fun in Menlo Park? Stop by one of the city's dog park areas! Nealon Park:

by Contributed Content
on July 18, 2026

Menlo Park City Council to consider parking at Nealon Park and Blake Street

At its July 14 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council will consider the permanent configuration of two pilot projects along Middle Avenue: back-in angled parking

by Contributed Content
on July 13, 2026

Goats make their annual visit to Menlo Park — first at Sharon Hills Park

Goats will be grazing in Sharon Hills Park for the next two weeks, eliminating the fire hazard of dry weeds and grass. The goats are

by Contributed Content
on June 18, 2026

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

Beach/ocean safety urged ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Visitors heading to the San Mateo County coast will see electronic message boards promoting beach and ocean safety as local agencies launch a coordinated public

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2026

Spotted: Pretty blooms while hiking Windy Hill

InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg captured these spring blooms while hiking Windy Hill over the weekend. We think they're sure to brighten any day! Photos

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2026

Join POST on a Windy Hill hike on May 9

Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for a strenuous but rewarding seven mile hike with

by Contributed Content
on May 6, 2026