Bedwell Bayfront Park

Spotted: Red globe of a sun rising in smoky skies

by Linda Hubbard Gulker on November 14, 2018

The rising sun had an extra eerie glow early this morning as it rose surrounded by the smoke that still lingers over Menlo Park, the result of the devastating fire in Butte County. The birds of Bedwell Bayfront Park took little notice.

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Maintenance work continues at Bedwell Bayfront Park in Menlo Park

As construction at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge continues, workers have completed a parallel track for trucks that will remove truck traffic from most parts of the San Francisco Bay Trail in Bedwell Bayfront Park. Trucks continue to use the park’s entrance and the first ¼ […]

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Spotted: Bedwell Bayfront Park’s colorful landscape

Remove the buildings from this photo taken early one morning last week at Bedwell Bayfront Park, and you’d be left with a landscape that’s slightly other worldly thanks to the colorful salt ponds.

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Wildlife refuge enchancements bring trucks through Bedwell Bayfront Park but minimal trail impact

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge has launched levee maintenance work at its Ravenswood Ponds in Menlo Park. This effort will be followed by Phase 1 of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, which will build a new public trail, create almost 300 acres of new […]

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Kites take to the skies over Menlo Park

Yesterday, the hills of Bedwell Bayfront Park came alive with color, and hundreds of kites brightened the overcast skies as part of the City of Menlo Park’s annual kite day. InMenlo contributing photographer Robb Most was there to capture the action.

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Menlo Park’s annual Kite Day is May 5

Enjoy a beautiful breezy day at Bedwell Bayfront Park for Menlo Park’s annual Kite Day on May 5, 2018 from Noon to 3:00 pm. Bring the family and watch hundreds of kites fill the Menlo Park sky with gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay. Kite Day is free to the public, but you may […]

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Free compost giveaway at Bedwell Bayfront Park the first Saturday of the month

A free compost giveaway is held at Bedwell Bayfront Park on the first Saturday of every month (except December and January) starting at 7:00 am. Residents should bring proof of residency, shovels and containers, and be prepared to help themselves to the large pile of compost just inside the park entrance. The compost comes from […]

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Next community meeting on plans for Bedwell Bayfront Park set for August 10

The City of Menlo Park is hosting a community meeting to hear your thoughts on the proposed conceptual plan alternatives for Bedwell Bayfront Park. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Menlo Park Senior Center (110 Terminal Avenue). Spanish interpretation, childcare and light refreshments will be provided. For […]

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City of Menlo Park seeking more input in second survey about Bedwell Bayfront Park

Update: The City has extended the deadline for taking this survey and asks residents that use the park to please weigh in. The City of Menlo Park is asking people for their input about two concepts for Bedwell Bayfront Park that  were shared at the Open House #2 held on June 17. It does not […]

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Second meeting about Bedwell Bayfront Park set for June 17

Dog-friendly Bedwell Bayfront Park is a 160-acre park with hiking/biking trails, lovely vistas, and various bird habitats at the end of Marsh Road in Menlo Park. You can help shape this park’s future by attending a second meeting on June 17 to get community input on the Bedwell Bayfront Park Master Plan project. The meeting will take place from 10:00 am […]

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Kites fly high in the sky at Bedwell Bayfront Park

Yesterday was Kite Day in Menlo Park and families gathered at Bedwell Bayfront Park to test their kite flying skills. The annual event was co-sponsored by the Menlo Park Kiwanis Club and Streets Alive! Parks Alive!. City of Menlo Park staff were on hand to help kids assemble their kites and get them in the air. […]

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