Fremont Park, located on what used to be the site of Camp Fremont, is an unexpected oasis of serenity in downtown Menlo Park. Numerous trees tower over businesses in the immediate vicinity and provide shade to visitors who come to sit at the park benches that line the walking trail. Fun fact: The tables are made of recycled plastic bottles.
The site was named for Major General John C. Fremont of the National Guard, circa 1918, who led and the trained troops in the 41st division. Plaques that commemorate the park's history dot the area behind the stage which stands in the middle of the park. Local bands often play on the stage during the summer months.
Children let their imaginations run wild on the brightly colored play structures at Nealon Park. Their laughter is most audible during the summer months, when parents bring their children here for picnics and sand castle building sessions. Each playground area is walled off, so parents can worry less about their little one running off to other areas out of their sight range.
Older children as well as adults who are young at heart can take advantage of the tennis courts, softball field, and various picnic tables.
The tennis court requires a key which can be acquired for a fee at the Burgess Recreation Center. Menlo Park residents pay $45 per year and non residents pay $100 for tennis keys. Proof of residency is required at the time of acquisition.
Take note of the surface of the picnic table in the photo. You might want to bring a table cloth if you're planning a picnic here, otherwise your utensils might fall through the table's ventilation holes.
Also, if you own a car that is low to the ground, park with care; there's a dip in the asphalt before the parking spaces.
This manicured park appears to be an extension of a homeowners lawn, with attentive gardeners afoot in the early hours of the morning. The park has a large grass field and great open space. Dogs are not allowed within the fenced play structure area. The park is located near the Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory and offers plenty of parking.
San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Foundation's primary responsibilities include fund-raising, the day-to-day management of the park system and the constant restoration of all local parks in the Menlo area. The foundation promotes a balance between nature and wildlife and provides environmental education for adults and children.
Flood Park is a twenty-one-acre urban oasis in the middle of Menlo Park. The park has twenty-seven drop-in family picnic sites and six group picnic areas.
Flood Park is famous for its large native oak and bay trees. The Park has facilities for many activities, such as swimming, softball, tennis, horse shoes, volleyball and petanque.
The grounds are busiest during the summer months; visitors can often find families picnicking, children playing in the playground and softball teams using the large diamond.
Nestled in the heart of the civic center, this community services building functions as a place where individuals can immerse themselves in the activities that electrify Menlo Park.
Cherise Brandell, Community Services Director, compiles an activity guide each season that contains all the action-packed, skill-building courses provided by the city for youths, seniors and all ages between. During the summer months, classes include, Hungarian Dance, Fairy Tale Theater and Kik Sool Won. Registration and payment for classes take place at this location.
The rooms in this building, which range from small to large in size, are available to rent for weddings and parties. Inquire at the front desk for details.
The center stands in between a large lawn, used to play a variety of sports activities, and a duck pond. Although signs request that people not feed the ducks, the eager behavior of the feathered friends who flock here suggests the rules have been summarily ignored.
Tennis court keys for city-owned courts are available for purchase here, too.
Nestled in the heart of the civic center, this community services building functions as a place where individuals can immerse themselves in the activities that electrify Menlo Park.
Cherise Brandell, Community Services Director, compiles an activity guide each season that contains all the action-packed, skill-building courses provided by the city for youths, seniors and all ages between. During the summer months, classes include, Hungarian Dance, Fairy Tale Theater and Kik Sool Won. Registration and payment for classes take place at this location.
The rooms in this building, which range from small to large in size, are available to rent for weddings and parties. Inquire at the front desk for details.
The center stands in between a large lawn, used to play a variety of sports activities, and a duck pond. Although signs request that people not feed the ducks, the eager behavior of the feathered friends who flock here suggests the rules have been summarily ignored.
Tennis court keys for city-owned courts are available for purchase here, too.
The Allied Arts Guild is a historic park area featuring beautiful gardens, shops, artists' studios and the Cafe Primavera restaurant. It is owned and operated by The Allied Arts Guild, which hosts public events and holiday celebrations throughout the year. The area is also available for weddings, receptions and other private affairs.
This park is a place for people in the nearby neighborhoods to take their dogs for a stroll or a quick jog. The paved paths throughout the park are extremely steep, perfect for a satisfyingly strenuous job up an incline to work the glutes. No dedicated parking spots exist for park visitors.
A local neighborhood gem, Burgess Park is located adjacent to the city civic center and is conveniently close to the local police station and the Menlo public library. The park is newly renovated, offers many different amenities and is very popular with local residents.
Some of the resources you can find include a newly renovated 15,000-square-foot state-of-the-art skate park. The planners worked closely with a group of skaters to provide some the options for the local kids. You'll also find a beautiful outdoor 25-meter swimming pool and a children's pool with brand new locker rooms. A beautiful new grass baseball field that is well maintained and taken care of. There are many tennis courts available to minimize waiting time, a new basketball court and much more.
Burgess also has a recreation center. The facility has a complete kitchen, dance rooms, multipurpose meeting rooms, classrooms, a large patio and much more. There is also a full sports center that offers a full court basketball court, a volleyball court and a badminton court.
The park has a little league field, a soccer field, an open play field, picnic tables. a children's playground and many facility rental opportunities.
Sharon Park is located near I-280 off Sand Hill Road. The beautifully tended area offers tranquility for those seeking escape from the clatter of urban life. For active sorts, there are well-marked walking paths. There is a gazebo, a lake with a fountain, picnic areas, a children's playground and more.