Sharon Park

Construction has started on Sharon Park pathways

With heavy equipment moving in today, it appears that construction has begun on the pathways that circle the pond at Sharon Park. A notice posted

by Linda Hubbard
on October 19, 2021

Spotted: Birds flying over Sharon Park in late summer

Photographer and InMenlo co-founder Scott Loftesness captures the beauty of Sharon Park in the late summer light when taking his daily walks around the pond.

by Linda Hubbard
on September 10, 2021

Spotted: Sunday egret at Sharon Park

For the past month or so, a snowy egret has taken up residence at Sharon Park. InMenlo co-founder Scott Loftesness captured him by photo today,

by Linda Hubbard
on August 1, 2021

Rain pounds the rooftops overnight in Menlo Park

Heavy rain overnight pound Menlo Park rooftops, leaving puddles behind. "My digital gauge showed another 0.05" for a year to date of 1.17", reported InMenlo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2020

Nearby places to enjoy the outdoors this weekend

Friday, March 20 — the first day of Spring— has been circled on our calendar as time to write a post on places to enjoy

by Linda Hubbard
on March 20, 2020

Yep, it’s still raining in Menlo Park

To some, the continuing rain is "getting old." Count neither InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ nor contributing photographer Robb Most among them. Reports Bill: "A satisfying

by Linda Hubbard
on March 2, 2019

Spotted: Pretty glass hearts lakeside at Sharon Park

Walking around the lake at Sharon Park this morning, we spotted colorful glass hearts at the far end of the lake, close to the water.  We're

by Linda Hubbard
on January 2, 2017

Exploring Panoramas at Menlo Park’s Sharon Park

I was out for a morning walk at Sharon Park this morning and wanted to try out the new panorama feature that's included in the

by Scott Loftesness
on September 30, 2012

Menlo Park city attorney rules Sharon Park dedicated parkland; removed from low-income housing list

Over the past couple of weeks, residents who live in the Sharon Heights area of Menlo Park  have raised concerns about a neighborhood park being

by Contributed Content
on September 11, 2012

Creeping toward spring during a dry 2011

Only .7" of rain this calendar year. November and December gave this area a solid start on a possible 20" rainfall year. The days are

by Bill Russ
on February 8, 2011