Parks and Recreation

Seeking input on Lower Alpine Trail — community meetings and walking tour scheduled

The Lower Alpine Trail extends from the Menlo Park city border through unincorporated Menlo Park (San Mateo County) along Alpine Road to the Portola Valley

by Linda Hubbard
on September 11, 2011

Seeking Pacific Islanders to participate in focus group about recreation interests

The City of Menlo Park and San Jose State University are working together to learn what recreation activities the Pacific Island community is interested in

by Linda Hubbard
on August 18, 2011

Menlo Park youth explore and photograph Yosemite National Park

Twelve middle-school youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Peninsula, including those from Menlo Park, explored Yosemite National Park last week with cameras in

by Linda Hubbard
on July 23, 2011

Spotted: Dry Lake at Sharon Park

The pond at Sharon Park has been drained for its annual cleaning.

by Scott Loftesness
on July 17, 2011

Twilight concert at Holbrook-Palmer Park on July 7

The whole family is invited to a free concert at Holbrook-Palmer Park on Thursday, July 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The featured band is

by Linda Hubbard
on July 5, 2011

Cocktail Monkeys at Fremont Park on July 6

The Cocktail Monkeys bring their blend of classic rock, dance and pop to Fremont Park on Wednesday, July 6, as part of the city of

by Linda Hubbard
on July 5, 2011

Free compost giveaway July 2 at Bedwell Bayfront Park

Menlo Park residents are invited to pick up free compost at Bedwell Bayfront Park on Saturday, July 2, during regular park hours while supply lasts.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 30, 2011

Save Flood Park community meeting on June 13

The County of San Mateo announced this past week that county staff is recommending a temporary solution to the reopening of Flood Park. They've recommended

by Jill Olson
on June 11, 2011

Arrillaga Family Recreation Center dazzles in its debut

After a four month renovation, the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center opened to the public this morning — and it's spectacular from top-to-bottom. "After 47 years,

by Linda Hubbard
on June 4, 2011

Goats make their annual appearance in Menlo Park

A herd of goats, numbering between 150 to 200, is happily munching away on the tall grass at Sharon Hills Park, part of the city

by Linda Hubbard
on May 15, 2011