Parks and Recreation

The Menlo Mavens are recruiting new women water polo players

On Sunday, August 24, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, The Menlo Mavens are hosting a “Try Water Polo for Free” event at Burgess Pool together

by Peggy Propp
on August 11, 2025

Given to Fly provides music at Fremont Park on August 6

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, listen to the band Given to Fly at Fremont Park. The band draws inspiration and

by Linda Hubbard
on August 5, 2025

Nealon Park playground closed July 14-18

The Nealon Park playground will be temporarily closed for repairs from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18. In the meantime, visit the City's other

by Linda Hubbard
on July 13, 2025

Local kids try their hand at geocaching guided by Midpen Open Space staff

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside for a day of geocaching – GPS-powered treasure hunting

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2025

Stanford Dish area closed from June 16 to June 30

The Stanford Dish area will be closed from June 16 to June 30, 2025 for annual maintenance and wildfire fuel reduction work. Why fire fuels

by Contributed Content
on June 15, 2025

How to reserve a picnic area in Menlo Park

The City of Menlo Park has picnic areas at parks throughout the city – perfect for all kinds of outdoor celebrations. Large picnic areas and

by Contributed Content
on June 6, 2025

Come to Flood Park on June 7 to see new facilities

On Saturday, June 7, beginning at 10:00 am, the community is invited to celebrate the opening of all recently completed facilities at Flood Park (215

by Contributed Content
on June 5, 2025

Learn all about E-Bikes at Holbrook Palmer Park on June 1

On Sunday, June 1, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, join the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's certified League Cycling Instructors for a free, family-friendly Introduction

by Linda Hubbard
on May 28, 2025

Spotted: Goats munching away at Sharon Hills Park

Right on schedule, the goats have arrived at Sharon Hills Park to munch away at the dry grass, although in this photo it looks they

by Linda Hubbard
on May 21, 2025

Next aquatics working group meeting set for May 20

The aquatics working group is an opportunity for community members to participate in intimate "focus group" sessions to provide feedback about the City of Menlo

by Contributed Content
on May 18, 2025