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Join the Menlo Park City Council meeting June 25

Attend Menlo Park's upcoming City Council meeting Tuesday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, starting at 6 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting and participants can join online or in person. Learn more and view the meeting agenda... Click to continue

Parkline Master Plan Project Draft EIR released June 20

The City of Menlo Park published the proposed Parkline Master Plan Project draft environmental impact report (Draft EIR) Thursday, June 20. A paper copy is available for review in the Menlo Park Library at 800 Alma St. and the Belle Haven Library at 100 Terminal Ave. Interested parties should request the report at the library information desk... Click to continue

Attend the Willow Oaks Park Playground and Dog Park reopening June 29

Join us for the Willow Oaks Park Playground and Dog Park reopening June 29 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Willow Oaks Park closed in October 2023 to provide upgrades to the park, including playground renovations, dog park enhancements, a new restroom building, resurfacing of the basketball court and tennis court lighting upgrades. The construction of the playground, dog park and pathways are complete, and will be open for use after the ribbon cutting June 29... Click to continue

Seminary Oaks Park temporary closure through end of July

Seminary Oaks Park and playground will be temporarily closed for upcoming repairs through the end of July. Repairs include a wave climber slide replacement, zip slide replacement, spiral tube replacement and crawl tube replacement. In the meantime, please visit the City’s new Burgess Park playground at 536-598 Burgess Dr... Click to continue

US-101 lane closures for nine weekends

As part of the US-101 Pavement Rehabilitation and Median Barrier Upgrade Project, spanning from the Whipple Avenue interchange to the San Mateo/Santa Clara County line, Caltrans will close one northbound and southbound lane (closest to the center median) for nine weekends. Freeway ramp and express lane operations will not be impacted. The first weekend closure is tentatively scheduled for June 28... Click to continue

Menlo Park Police hosts fireworks buyback event June 29

The Menlo Park Police Department, in conjunction with other local agencies, will be hosting a fireworks buyback event Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 690 Broadway St. in Redwood City. Turn in illegal fireworks and receive up to $200 cash, no questions asked... Click to continue

Fourth of July reminder: All fireworks are illegal in Menlo Park

The police department reminds local residents and visitors that all forms of fireworks and gunfire are strictly prohibited in Menlo Park. This includes legal fireworks, such as sparklers. Anyone found using or in possession of fireworks or discharging a firearm is subject to citations of $1000 and/or arrest of up to six months in county jail... Click to continue

Join the City of Menlo Park for July 4 festivities

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Menlo Park! Come dressed up in red, white and blue and decorate your bike or wagon to participate in a fun-filled people parade at Burgess Park. Then, stick around for food, games, family-friendly activities, and live music from Lady and The Tramps at the Burgess Park Fourth of July festival. The parade and festival will last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also enjoy a $4 family swim day at Belle Haven Pool and Burgess Pool July 4 until pools hit maximum capacity... Click to continue

You could be eligible for up to $1,000 to purchase or lease an e-bike

Peninsula Clean Energy is offering income-qualified residents in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos up to $1,000 to purchase or lease an e-bike. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Find out if you’re eligible and apply today... Click to continue

Gas-emission garden tool ban starts July 1

Starting July 1, the City of Menlo Park will enforce a new ordinance requiring the use of zero emission (manual, electric or battery powered) landscaping equipment, starting with leaf blowers and string trimmers. This ordinance was passed by City Council July 11, 2023 as part of the City’s Climate Action plan. Violators could be subject to enforcement actions up to and including monetary fines. Enforcement actions will be imposed on the property owner, not the user of the gas-powered equipment... Click to continue

Menlo Park's Summer Concert Series is coming soon July 10

Get ready for an incredible summer of music and fun at Fremont Park and Kelly Park with the City of Menlo Park Summer Concert Series! Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and pack all your favorite picnic essentials as you enjoy music at twilight with your family and friends. All concerts start at 6 p.m. The series begins July 10 and runs weekly through Aug. 10... Click to continue

Help protect against West Nile Virus

West Nile virus has been detected in a dead bird in Menlo Park. Help protect yourself and others against West Nile virus by reporting dead birds and following these safe practices from the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District... Click to continue

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