Parks and Recreation

Spotted: Sharon Park pond in the early morning light

Emails Scott Loftesness: "The City of Menlo Park crew has completed their annual Sharon Park pond cleaning and has begun refilling the pond. Beautiful in

by Linda Hubbard
on September 23, 2022

Annual cleaning of Civic Center and Sharon Park ponds underway

The annual cleaning of the Civic Center and Sharon Park ponds has begun. The Civic Center pond cleaning started last week, with pools being filled

by Contributed Content
on September 14, 2022

Spotted: Happy kids on zip line at Nealon Park

Since reopening on August 29, the zip line at Nealon Park has been a popular attraction. Now open during the week only, if the initial

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2022

All-abilities playground zip line reopens at Nealon Park on August 29

The zip line play equipment at the Nealon Park all-abilities children’s playground will return to service on a trial basis on weekdays starting Monday, August

by Contributed Content
on August 29, 2022

Big Dish walking paths closed from August 1 to August 14

The Dish Area will be closed to visitors Monday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 14, for annual maintenance, and re-opening on Monday, Aug. 15. Information about visiting the Dish Area,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2022

Check out a California State Parks vehicle pass at the Menlo Park Library

Library cardholders can now check out a free State Park vehicle day-use pass. The California State Library Parks Pass provides free vehicle day-use entry for

by Contributed Content
on July 23, 2022

Grasshopper Loop Trail now open in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve

The new 1.3-mile Grasshopper Loop Trail in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve is now open. This easy-access loop trail is open to hiking year-round

by Contributed Content
on July 15, 2022

Spotted: Ball or bunny at Burgess Park

Emails Nancy Goldcamp: "Looked like a ball along side a fence at Burgess Park. Then it moved. Can there be only one ?"

by Linda Hubbard
on July 9, 2022

MidPen holds Hawthorns area public meeting on June 28

The Hawthorns Area is a 79-acre property that is part of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve located within the Town of Portola Valley and owned

by Contributed Content
on June 22, 2022

List of field closures in Menlo Park this summer

The city of Menlo Park gives the fields a break to rejuvenate and recover on an annual basis. These renovations will take place over the

by Contributed Content
on June 22, 2022