Parks and Recreation

Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance

The pedestrian entry access to Bedwell Bayfront Park has been modified temporarily to allow for construction work as part of the West Bay Sanitary District’s

by Contributed Content
on January 19, 2026

Menlo Chabad annual public Menorah lighting set for December 14

Menlo Chabad is holding its annual public Menorah lighting on Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 pm in Fremont Park. There will be a fire show,

by Contributed Content
on December 11, 2025

Spotted: Pretty morning on Valpo Hill

Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias emailed this shadowy photo of trees taken on Valpo Hill during her morning dog walk. Mornings have been crisp! Photo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 9, 2025

Spotted: Turkey feeding frenzy on the Dish

This photo was taken five years ago almost to the day while I was jogging (oh those days!) the Dish before Thanksgiving. Guess better to

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2025

Spotted: Pretty reflection at the pond in Sharon Park

Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias spotted this pretty reflection at the pond in Sharon Park on her morning dog walk. Photo by Robin Tobias (c)

by Linda Hubbard
on November 22, 2025

Join the Atherton Library’s Walking Club at Bair Island on November 21

On Friday, November 21, from 9:45 to 10:45 am, join the Atherton Library's Walking Club for a special outing at Bair Island Wildlife Refuge &

by Contributed Content
on November 19, 2025

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space opens new trails at La Honda Creek Preserve

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space opened the Coho Vista, Western Meadowlark, Lone Madrone and Lonely Forest trails in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve on November

by Contributed Content
on November 11, 2025

Complete Streets Commission to review pilot projects at Nealon Park and Blake Street on Nov. 12

The upcoming Complete Streets Commission Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.) and via Zoom will

by Contributed Content
on November 10, 2025

Dylan Taylor’s ultimate frisbee game continues on Sundays in Menlo Park

About three years ago, Dylan Taylor brought a group of interested folks (students and parents) together from the Menlo Park City School District, where he

by Laura Wiggs
on October 20, 2025

Path closed along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Ave

The path along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue between Junipero Serra Boulevard and Sand Hill Road will be closed until further notice. All users should

by Contributed Content
on October 18, 2025