Pets

Off-leash dogs are welcome at these two Menlo Park parks

Looking for a place where your dog can have off-leash fun in Menlo Park? Stop by one of the city's dog park areas! Nealon Park:

by Contributed Content
on July 18, 2026

Beware of poisonous mushrooms in Menlo Park and surrounding areas

In early May while tending the garden of my home in Menlo Park, I came across two nondescript mushrooms emerging from the mulch. “Toadstools,” I

by Elliot Krane
on May 24, 2026

Spotted: Bot the robotic dog in downtown Menlo Park

There are always lots of folks walking their dogs in downtown Menlo Park, but this was the first time we've seen a robotic dog —

by Linda Hubbard
on March 15, 2026

Barks & Boos returns to Springline in Menlo Park on October 24

On Friday, October 24, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, Springline in Menlo Park is hosting its annual Barks & Boos event. Enjoy music, snacks, drinks,

by Linda Hubbard
on October 21, 2025

Household Pet Preparedness Talk at ADAPT Community Meeting on June 7

A.D.A.P.T is hosting a meeting Household Pet Preparedness on Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 an to 10:30 am. It will take place at 80 Fair

by Contributed Content
on June 4, 2025

“Barks and Booos” at Springline on October 18

On Friday, October 18, Springline will be hosting its annual Halloween themed event, “Barks & Booos”, in collaboration with Pets in Need from 5:00 to

by Contributed Content
on October 15, 2024

Spotted: Animals being blessed at Trinity Church in Menlo Park

On or around October 4, Christians worldwide celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis with a blessing of animals and prayers for creation. Locally, such a

by Linda Hubbard
on October 7, 2024

Portola Valley residents: Take the off-leash dog area survey

The Portola Valley Parks & Recreation Committee is exploring the feasibility of an off-leash dog area. The first step is to better understand how residents

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2024

M-A junior Tuva Andreasson’s business is Pawsitive Paws

M-A junior Tuva Andreasson has been creating dog bandanas for almost four years. Since October 2020, her business, “Pawsitive Paws,” has been styling dogs all

by Tessa Goldman
on April 1, 2024

Barks and Boos at Springline on October 20

From 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 20 at the Glade Dog Park at Springline in Menlo Park, you and your dog can take

by Linda Hubbard
on October 18, 2023