Parks and Recreation

Menlo Park City Council to consider parking at Nealon Park and Blake Street

At its July 14 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council will consider the permanent configuration of two pilot projects along Middle Avenue: back-in angled parking

by Contributed Content
on July 13, 2026

Goats make their annual visit to Menlo Park — first at Sharon Hills Park

Goats will be grazing in Sharon Hills Park for the next two weeks, eliminating the fire hazard of dry weeds and grass. The goats are

by Contributed Content
on June 18, 2026

Spotted: Fluttering dragonfly in Sharon Heights

We spotted this photo of a dragonfly online and reached out to the photographer, John Romano. He replied: "I live in Sharon Heights, and I

by Linda Hubbard
on June 5, 2026

Beach/ocean safety urged ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Visitors heading to the San Mateo County coast will see electronic message boards promoting beach and ocean safety as local agencies launch a coordinated public

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2026

Spotted: Pretty blooms while hiking Windy Hill

InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg captured these spring blooms while hiking Windy Hill over the weekend. We think they're sure to brighten any day! Photos

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2026

Join POST on a Windy Hill hike on May 9

Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for a strenuous but rewarding seven mile hike with

by Contributed Content
on May 6, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: What Hopkins Creekside Park Actually Preserves

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on April 27, 2026

Participate in Atherton Arbor Day on April 18

Come out on Saturday, April 18, starting at 10:00 am and help plant new sapling trees in Holbrook Palmer Park (150 Watkins Ave.) alongside Town

by Contributed Content
on April 15, 2026

Spotted: Lots of tadpoles in Sharon Pond

On a morning walk InMenlo contributing photographer Robb Most spotted lots of tadpoles swimming in Sharon Pond. We know the pond is filled with frogs

by Linda Hubbard
on April 10, 2026

Wimpy rain continues in Menlo Park

Except for two days of downpour mid-month, the rain that's fallen on Menlo Park hasn't amounted to much in March. InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent's

by Linda Hubbard
on March 31, 2026