Parks and Recreation

Bedwell and other area parks and preserves are opening with exception of Big Dish

Bedwell Bayfront Park in Menlo Park re-opens today, joining MidPeninsula Regional Open Space preserves, along with many San Mateo County and Palo Alto parks. The

by Linda Hubbard
on May 9, 2020

Spotted: Goats in Sharon Park near the top of Valpo hill

In a clear case of people-needing-entertainment, there was a small crowd gathered this morning, including walkers and mothers and kids, taking a look at the

by Linda Hubbard
on May 8, 2020

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary or Earth Day – here are ways to celebrate

That Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 seems perfect to me. April 22 is the day my father, John W. Hubbard, was born in

by Linda Hubbard
on April 21, 2020

Nifty tool to keep you within five miles radius yields pretty spring photos

We got a great tip yesterday from InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg who used Map Developers Draw a Circle Tool to determine what open space

by Linda Hubbard
on April 11, 2020

Virtual Recreation Center available to Menlo Park residents of all ages and interests

Given the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, the City of Menlo Park has launched a Virtual Recreation Center resource webpage for all ages. It includes six categories:

by Contributed Content
on April 10, 2020

Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve an option for dog owners during the week

With Windy Hill closed, residents of the western portion of Menlo Park and Atherton, along with Portola Valley and Woodside, lost one of their go

by Linda Hubbard
on April 9, 2020

Bedwell Bayfont Park is now closed

We admit to being a bit confused about how people who never ventured out to nearby parks are now flocking to them. After the notice

by Linda Hubbard
on April 3, 2020

Spotted: Signs-of-the-times #5 – “AREA CLOSED”

In response to a request from Town of Portola Valley public officials, Windy Hill Open Space Preserve was  temporarily closed on Saturday, March 28, until

by Linda Hubbard
on March 29, 2020

Menlo Park closes additional recreation facilities, urges better social distancing

To reduce crowds at local parks and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Menlo Park is taking additional safety measures and closing

by Contributed Content
on March 27, 2020

Nearby places to enjoy the outdoors this weekend

Friday, March 20 — the first day of Spring— has been circled on our calendar as time to write a post on places to enjoy

by Linda Hubbard
on March 20, 2020