Parks and Recreation

Burgess and Belle Haven pools open Labor Day weekend in Menlo Park

Burgess (501 Laurel St.) and Belle Haven (100 Terminal Ave.) pools will be open Labor Day weekend. The facility hours and open/recreation swim hours are

by Contributed Content
on September 4, 2026

Midpen Open Space announces winners of annual photo contest – including two with local ties

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has announced the winners of its annual photography contest, among them a Woodside and Menlo Park resident. Max Kessler

by Linda Hubbard
on September 3, 2026

Spotted: Rainbow over Sharon Park this morning

Blue sky, then clouds — and a few sprinkles found their way to Menlo Park today. And earlier this morning, Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias

by Linda Hubbard
on September 2, 2026

Photographer Frances Freyberg explores the new Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail

Editor's note: The new six-mile Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail opened in San Mateo County on August 24, 2026. Located off Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), extending

by Linda Hubbard
on August 30, 2026

Spotted: Beautiful sunset at Filoli during Summer Nights

InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg was at Filoli yesterday evening for one of its Summer Nights event and captured the sun setting — quite spectacular!

by Linda Hubbard
on August 28, 2026

Get current information about the Hawthorns Area Plan project

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District  is continuing a multiyear process to develop a plan for natural resource management and ecologically sensitive public access at the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 24, 2026

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