Parks and Recreation

What do you think about Menlo Park’s libraries, recreation and parks?

The City of Menlo Park seeks your feedback. What are your views about the City’s libraries, recreation and parks? The survey has 20 questions and

by Linda Hubbard
on May 16, 2025

Cliff Swallows are nesting at Bedwell Bayfront Park

Emails Chris Macintosh: "I wonder if InMenlo readers might enjoy visiting Bedwell  Bayfront Park as the Cliff Swallows are busy nesting under the eaves of

by Linda Hubbard
on May 10, 2025

Kids take center stage at Atherton’s Earth Day celebration

The cloudy skies did not diminish the enthusiasm of youngsters attending Atherton's annual Earth Day celebration held at Holbrook Palmer Park today. InMenlo contributing photographer

by Linda Hubbard
on April 27, 2025

Spotted: Trees being planted by Mayor Combs for Arbor Day

Emails Menlo Park Mayor Drew Combs: "Two Saratoga Laurels were planted in Willow Oaks Park today in celebration of Arbor Day. "This follows a tradition

by Linda Hubbard
on April 25, 2025

Run Club Menlo Park hosting cross-country trail run at Bedwell Bayfront Park

Run Club Menlo Park is hosting a 3K XC (cross-country) trail run open to all runners in the community on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at

by Linda Hubbard
on April 18, 2025

Spring is a great time for hiking with the whole family

This post was written by and originally published by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST); used with permission. Here are tips to explore the outdoors with

by Contributed Content
on April 11, 2025

City of Menlo Park Aquatics Working Group wants your feedback on April 8

The Aquatics Working Group provides feedback about the City of Menlo Park’s two swim centers, Burgess Pool and Belle Haven Pool. On Tuesday, April 8,

by Contributed Content
on April 7, 2025

Spotted: Rainbow over Arastradero Preserve

Frances Freyberg snapped this photograph of a rainbow while hiking in the Arastradero Preserve on Sunday. Photo by Frances Freyberg (c) 2025

by Linda Hubbard
on March 31, 2025

Teens can train to be lifeguards at Burgess Pool

Here’s a great summer job for responsible teens: Menlo Park’s swim centers are hiring seasonal lifeguards. Aquatic partner Menlo Swim and Sport is hosting American

by Contributed Content
on March 24, 2025

Effort to save Dairy House at Wunderlich is underway

Ten years after finishing the Folger Stable restoration project, the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Park are again attempting to preserve another slice of local

by Contributed Content
on March 20, 2025