Parks and Recreation

County parks reopen but San Mateo County Health Officer says vigilance required this holiday weekend

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow reminds San Mateo County residents that activities typically associated with holidays require caution and planning with a

by Linda Hubbard
on September 4, 2020

Menlo Park Youth Advisory Committee now accepting applications

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) advises the Parks and Recreation Commission on activities, events and programs for Menlo Park youth. The YAC consists of a

by Contributed Content
on August 22, 2020

Four Peninsula parks where trails are less crowded – plus how to support POST

Looking for the least crowded parks and preserves in our area? You’re not alone. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend daily life, visiting our

by Nik Rau
on August 11, 2020

Vehicle fee to enter Flood Park in Menlo Park eliminated

At its August 4th meeting, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors eliminated the $6.00 vehicle fee to enter Flood Park in Menlo Park The

by Linda Hubbard
on August 8, 2020

New section of Bay Trail opens at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve this Friday

Be among the first to see the new, small-but-mighty section of trail that now connects more than 80 miles of San Francisco Bay Trail!  Join

by Contributed Content
on August 4, 2020

Outdoor exercise activities this summer in Menlo Park

Menlo Park's two swimming pools - Burgess and Belle Haven - are now open seven days a week. Both pools are operated in partnership with local

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2020

Spotted: Pretty hedge of flowers on Big Dish

Stanford's Big Dish has been opened a week and we've walked it twice. Not sure if we spotted this pretty hedge of flowers that some

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2020

Spotted: Shadowy figure on Big Dish path the morning it re-opened

The parking spots along Stanford Avenue were almost all full when we arrived this morning around 6:30. It was fun to see some familiar faces,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 6, 2020

Get ready for the new rules when Big Dish re-opens for walking and jogging on July 6

Stanford is reopening the Big Dish walking and jogging paths on Monday, July 6, with regular summer hours from 6:00 am to 7:30 pm. This

by Linda Hubbard
on July 5, 2020

Wide hiking trails make getting outdoors easy while maintaining physical distancing

Getting outside has been a saving grace for my family and me during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’re always left with the same question: where

by Nik Rau
on June 12, 2020