Parks and Recreation

Learn about local trails and open spaces on October 20

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) to discover the stories behind our

by Linda Hubbard
on October 17, 2026

Spotted: Ducks in a row — really!

We've all heard "get your ducks in a row." Well it looks like these ducks spotted in the lake at Sharon Park got the message!

by Linda Hubbard
on October 14, 2026

Troop 109 takes on its first Northern Tier adventure

Troop 109, one of Menlo Park’s oldest Scouting America troops, recently completed its inaugural trek to Northern Tier in Atikokan, Canada. Over nine days, Scouts

by Caitlin Darke
on October 6, 2026

Old-growth Redwood at Big Basin dedicated to former Congresswoman Anna Eshoo

On Sunday, October 4, Sempervirens Fund dedicated an old-growth redwood tree in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in honor of former Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, recognizing

by Contributed Content
on October 6, 2026

Cal Water holds Bear Gulch 100th anniversary celebration on October 7

Cal Water is marking 100 years of serving California communities at a free customer appreciation event on Wednesday, October 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm

by Contributed Content
on October 5, 2026

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