Menlo Swim and Sport

Reflecting about time in the pool on the occasion of Burgess Pool reopening

The first pool I went to was a bus ride away from my house. I was six but I still know the smell of it—and

by Donia Bijan
on June 27, 2021

5-year-old boy saved from drowning at Burgess pool

Menlo Park firefighters responded to a request for medical aid today at Burgess Park pool in Menlo Park at approximately 11:46am. Engine 2 arrived to

by Contributed Content
on August 3, 2017

Tim Sheeper tackles three major endurance athletic events in celebration of the big 5-0

“Well, that was hard.” said Tim Sheeper as he crossed the finish line in Kona, Hawaii on Sunday, December 1, at the 29th Ultraman World

by Gudrun Enger
on December 11, 2013

Belle Haven neighborhood pool in Menlo Park is now open year round

Menlo Swim and Sport announced that through a joint venture with Facebook, the City of Menlo Park, and Beyond Barriers Athletic Foundation, the Belle Haven Pool

by Gudrun Enger
on September 22, 2013

Leslie Platshon works with others to go “beyond barriers” and bring aquatics to Menlo Park’s Belle Haven neighborhood

Stay wet long enough and all kinds of ideas can percolate. For Leslie Platshon and three other Menlo Master swimmers — John Goldman, Dave Mandelkern, and

by Linda Hubbard
on December 6, 2012

Children’s triathlon is held at Burgess Park in Menlo Park

The first of what organizers hope will become an annual summer event — a children's triathlon for ages 6 through 14 — was held this morning

by Linda Hubbard
on July 7, 2012

New Menlo Fit Boot Camp helps locals tackle resolutions to get in shape – with a little help from friends

The timing couldn't be better. With the start of a new year and renewed vows by many of us to exercise regularly, Menlo Park welcomes

by Chrisie Wendin
on January 5, 2011