Parks and Recreation

Trails closed in Wunderlich as crews work to reduce fire risk and improve forest health

In mid-July, the first of two San Mateo County projects in Woodside focused on reducing fire risks and improving forest health and community safety began

by Contributed Content
on July 24, 2021

Atherton’s annual National Night Out scheduled for August 3

In what will be Atherton's first in-person event since the pandemic began, the town will be holding a National Night Out event fighting crime and celebrating community

by Contributed Content
on July 18, 2021

Armed suicidal subject taken into custody at Windy Hill in Portola Valley

On July 14, 2021, San Mateo County Deputies responded to the Windy Hill Preserve in Portola Valley on a report of a subject laying in

by Contributed Content
on July 15, 2021

Effort to save Flood Park oak trees continues

Menlo Park resident Alice Newton continues her work as a member of local ad hoc group Flood Park Tree Advocates 2021 in an effort to

by Linda Hubbard
on July 10, 2021

7 nearby hikes with awe-inspiring views

Coyote Valley This preserve boasts some of the best views in the South Bay. From two scenic overlooks along the four-mile Arrowhead Loop Trail, you’ll

by Matt Dolkas
on July 3, 2021

Wondering about the construction near Bedwell Bayfront Park? Here’s what’s happening

If you enjoy walking or biking in Bedwell Bayfront Park, you may have noticed the reappearance of construction crews. There are three different construction projects taking

by Susan Erhart
on June 28, 2021

Reflecting about time in the pool on the occasion of Burgess Pool reopening

The first pool I went to was a bus ride away from my house. I was six but I still know the smell of it—and

by Donia Bijan
on June 27, 2021

Spotted: Bambi on the Stanford Golf Course

My spouse is a marshal at the Stanford Golf Course. Yesterday, he spotted Bambi who stopped and stared at him for awhile before scampering off.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 27, 2021

Karl E. Clark storyboard unveiling and Juneteenth observance on June 19

There will be a dedication of a new storyboard honoring Karl E. Clark at this year's Juneteenth observance on Saturday, June 19 from 11:00 to

by Contributed Content
on June 17, 2021

Spotted: Snowy egret in pond at Sharon Park

This snowy egret drew a crowd of admirers shortly before noon yesterday at the pond in Sharon Park. He's been there for awhile as we've

by Linda Hubbard
on May 28, 2021