Parks and Recreation

Midpen’s 13th annual photo contest is open

Attention all photographers and open space enthusiasts! Midpen’s 13th Annual Photo Contest has begun and runs through June 30. This year, participants can enter photos

by Linda Hubbard
on April 11, 2023

Viewpoint: Have County Supervisors broken their promise to area youth?

Recently, The San Mateo County Supervisors voted to delay their promise to area youth. Their decision to suddenly remove the promised baseball and youth sports

by Ron Snow
on March 23, 2023

Packed agenda at Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on February 22

Menlo Park City Council member Betsy Nash alerted us about a number of items on the agenda at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on

by Linda Hubbard
on February 19, 2023

Registration for Spring Public Hikes at Djerassi is now open

Participating in one of the Public Sculpture Hikes on the 583-acre ranch that houses the Djerassi Resident Artists Program has long been a favorite activity

by Linda Hubbard
on February 18, 2023

From a Teen Perspective: How to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Tomorrow millions of people around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day, 24 hours devoted to everything love and romance. And while many people will be

by Dylan Lanier
on February 13, 2023

2023 tennis keys available for purchase

Get access to Menlo Park tennis courts with a tennis key. Tennis keys for 2023 can be purchased soon at the Arrillaga Family Gymnasium office

by Contributed Content
on January 29, 2023

Last “river” is closer to a “stream” with minimal rainfall in Menlo Park

The prediction for steady rain showers overnight didn't live up to expectations — some would say luckily. InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent record just 0.15"

by Linda Hubbard
on January 19, 2023

Learn why January is nest building time for Anna’s hummingbirds

We've gained a new appreciation for Anna's hummingbirds thanks to the photography of Menlo Park resident Rick Morris, so a recent post by the Midpeninsula

by Linda Hubbard
on January 14, 2023