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Weekly Digest for March 16, 2026
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| Attend the City Council Priority Setting Workshop March 21
Attend the Menlo Park City Council Priority Setting Workshop Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Top priorities identified from the City Council Priorities Survey will be presented during the meeting. Join us to discuss what Menlo Park should prioritize for fiscal year 2026-27. Read more...
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| Heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, March 20 — local cooling centers available
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory impacting Menlo Park and the Bay Area through 8 p.m. Friday, March 20. Expect high temperatures in the low to mid 90s across the interior and 80s along the coastline. Menlo Park has air-conditioned facilities where you can escape the heat. This always includes City libraries and recreation centers during regular operating hours and during designated cooling center hours. Find specific hours of operation on the City’s website. Read more...
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| Join the free virtual Grass to Garden Workshop tonight
Learn how to transform your lawn into a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden in Menlo Park’s free Grass to Garden Workshop tonight, March 16, from 6–7 p.m.! In this online workshop, you will learn techniques for sheet mulching, plant installation tips and how to apply for the Lawn Be Gone rebate, which awards $3 per square foot of converted lawn. Space is limited! Register today to receive the Zoom link via email a few days prior to the event. Read more...
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| Spot leaks, save water during National Fix a Leak week!
It's National Fix a Leak week! During this time, it's a good reminder to check your home to find and repair water leaks on your property. Minor leaks account for more than a trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. Homes. Water is a precious resource and it's important to manage its use efficiently to meet future needs, save money on your water bill, decrease energy use and preserve the environment. We ask that our community does their part to ensure we are not wasting water by regularly checking your property for water leaks. Read more...
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| Enrollment for spring activities opens for all March 18, resident registration now open
The Menlo Park Spring 2026 Activity Guide enrollment is now open for residents as of March 14 and will open for all March 18! The City of Menlo Park hosts exceptional community classes at reasonable rates including fitness, dance, sports, youth gymnastics, music, drama, art, lifelong learning and more. Read more... | |
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| Menlo Park to receive 2026 Peninsula Clean Energy Green Cities Award
Menlo Park has been recognized as the 2026 recipient of Peninsula Clean Energy's Green Cities Award for bold leadership in reducing emissions from gas-burning appliances and it's a recognition our whole community can be proud of. The award recognizes the City's passage of innovative new building codes in 2025 that go beyond what the state requires. Menlo Park was the first city in Northern California to approve codes that address not just new construction, but also gas-burning appliances in existing buildings. Read more...
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| Menlo Park Library is now energized by rooftop solar!
The Menlo Park Library is now powered by solar energy! As of March 1, the library's new rooftop solar system is fully operational and generating clean electricity for the community. This is a major step toward the City's goal of eliminating fossil fuel use in municipal operations by 2030 and reducing costs for Menlo Park taxpayers for decades to come. Read more...
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| Overnight lane closures scheduled on U.S. 101 in San Mateo March 23-28, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The evening of Monday, March 23, through the morning of Saturday, March 28, Caltrans has scheduled nighttime closures of the far-left lanes (sometimes called "fast lanes") in both directions of U.S. 101 between Whipple Ave. in Redwood City and Broadway Ave. in Burlingame. The nighttime closures will start at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. during this period so that crews can safely work on the median barrier while they inject expanding foam to create a smoother ride experience. This work is part of the $177M U.S. 101 (San Mateo County) Multi-Asset Rehabilitation & Roadside Safety Project, which will bring operational improvements and promote economic vitality in the region. The project is funded by the State's Highway Operation and Protection Plan. All work is weather dependent. Please drive with caution. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our state's highways, bridges and tunnels. Read more...
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| Apply for the California Water Service Group Scholarship Program by March 26
California Water Service (Cal Water) is now accepting applications for its 13th annual college scholarship program! This program is intended to help students in Cal Water service areas lessen the financial barriers that can deter them from pursuing their dreams. The 2026 college scholarship program will award four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships, and several additional scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, for a total of $80,000. To be eligible, applicants must live in a Cal Water service area and intend to enroll in a full-time undergraduate study program at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications close March 26, and winners will be announced in late May. Read more...
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| Join us March 28 for the Belle Haven Community Resource Fair
Connect with local organizations and agencies that support strong and vibrant neighborhoods at the Community Resource Fair Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.). Enjoy light refreshments, free activities and a welcoming educational atmosphere. Come with your family and friends! Important note: please consider taking public transportation or allow additional time for parking due to construction at Kelly Park. Read more...
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| RethinkWaste announces 2026 Trash to Art contest — submit by March 30
To celebrate Earth Month, RethinkWaste is excited to announce its annual Trash to Art contest, which is open to students in grades three-five within its service area. The contest encourages children to collect recyclable or trash materials and create a piece of art in any medium. Individual and class submissions are due by Monday, March 30, at 4 p.m. to the RethinkWaste Office located at 1245 San Carlos Ave., Suite E, San Carlos, CA 94070 (open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Winning art pieces will be announced the week of April 7, and all winners will be recognized publicly at the RethinkWaste office Saturday, April 25. Read more...
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| Get your advance tickets for the annual Egg Hunt at Menlo Park's Spring Fest April 4
Celebrate Spring Fest with the City of Menlo Park Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Burgess Park (701 Laurel St.)! Look forward to a petting zoo, children's crafts, photos with the big bunny, the Menlo Park Fire fun zone and our annual Egg Hunt. Advance tickets are required to participate in the Egg Hunt. All other elements of Spring Fest are free and require no tickets. Egg Hunt registration is now open and tickets are available to incorporated City of Menlo Park residents at no charge (limit one ticket per resident child) and are $5 per child for non-residents. Read more...
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| City Hall solar carport work continuing through March
Work on the solar PV carport systems at City Hall began Feb. 16 and is expected to be completed by the end of March. The contractor, McMillan Electric, will put up construction fencing to close most of the lot between City Hall and the Gymnastics Center. Alternative parking will be available in the other parking lots at the Burgess Campus. During this temporary disruption in parking, we invite you to consider using sustainable transportation (walking, biking, commuting or taking transit) to see how these modes may work to visit the Burgess Campus. Please visit menlopark.gov/citysolar for updates. Read more...
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| Calling all residents interested in local leadership — deadline April 3
The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several advisory bodies, including the Complete Streets Commission, Environmental Quality Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. Advisory bodies review issues of community interest and make recommendations to the City Council, helping guide City policies, projects and priorities. Applicants must be 18 or older, reside in Menlo Park and be available to attend monthly meetings. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, April 3. Read more...
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| Register for the Community Fun Run by April 3
Did the winter Olympics get you wishing for a medal of your own? Join us for our 2026K Community Fun Run — a 6-kilometer course that will start at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) and head through the trails of Bedwell Bayfront Park. Participants get a medal and a commemorative t-shirt! Runners, walkers, youths, and adults are all invited! The event will take place April 25 from 9 – 11 a.m. Read more...
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| Save the date for the Love our Earth Festival April 25
Celebrate and connect with community for #EarthMonth2026 at the fifth annual Love Our Earth Festival, Saturday, April 25 from noon–3 p.m. With more than 50 local exhibitors, there's something for everyone: learn from sustainability experts, access resources from local organizations and partake in some family fun with lots of activities! The event is sponsored by the City of Menlo Park, 350 Silicon Valley, Acterra, City of East Palo Alto, Menlo Spark and Peninsula Clean Energy. Read more...
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| Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance
The pedestrian entry access to Bedwell Bayfront Park will be modified temporarily to allow for construction work as part of the West Bay Sanitary District's Bayfront Recycled Water Project. A detour will be in place, and pedestrians will be routed to an existing nearby path as an alternative point of entry. Read more...
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| Apply now for the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters
The City of Menlo Park, in partnership with the Belle Haven Community Development Fund, has launched the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters. The program is a new initiative designed to help Belle Haven renters access cleaner, safer and more efficient home appliances at no cost. The program provides electrification items like heat pumps, induction cooktops and air purifiers for no cost. Read more...
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