Summer 2015

Big Dish set to close for a month beginning July 13

The Big Dish, the popular walking area frequented by Menlo Park residents, will be closed for a variety of construction and maintenance for a month. A

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2015

Menlo Park Kids Triathlon set for July 11 at Burgess Park

Join the fun on July 11th and have your child, age 5 through 14, participate in the Menlo Park Kids Triathlon. This event provides a

by Linda Hubbard
on July 7, 2015

Menlo Park celebrates 4th of July with parade and festivities at Burgess Park

Here's some scenes from the parade in downtown Menlo Park and festivities at Burgess Park held earlier today. The latter featured something for everyone. Good

by Linda Hubbard
on July 4, 2015

City of Menlo Park hosts 4th of July parade and celebration

The parade starts at 11:45 a.m. at the Well Fargo parking lot on Santa Cruz Avenue and Chestnut Street. Come dressed in red, white, and blue

by Contributed Content
on July 3, 2015

Fireworks not allowed in the city of Menlo Park; view fireworks at Port of Redwood City

The Menlo Park Police Department reminds local residents and visitors that all forms of fireworks and gunfire are strictly prohibited in Menlo Park. This includes

by Contributed Content
on July 2, 2015

Spotted: Kids learning computer science during summer

Kids taking part in Embark Labs summer program in Menlo Park learn about computer science concepts through a series of unplugged activities. The programs continue

by Contributed Content
on June 30, 2015

Local bicyclists view coastal farms on 20-mile POST organized ride

On Saturday morning (6/27), over 75 bicyclists of all ages and skills — many from Menlo Park —participated in the first Bike the Coast with

by Jym Clendenin
on June 28, 2015

Menlo College hosts free summer concerts starting Friday, June 26

Five bands ranging from pop to rock to improvisational Latin jazz to a cappella will be featured at Menlo College during a series of free

by Contributed Content
on June 23, 2015

Classic cars take center stage at Downtown Menlo Park Block Party held last night

Hats off to the person from the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce who had the good idea of adding classic cars to the annual Downtown Menlo Park

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2015

Menlo Oaks holds annual neighborhood picnic with many time residents in attendance

Approximately 100 children and adults attended Menlo Oaks annual neighborhood picnic yesterday (6/14) sponsored by the Menlo Oaks District Association. Rich Collyer (pictured top), who grew

by Judy Horst
on June 15, 2015