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M3 Marsh Road & M4 Willow Road shuttle schedules to change Sept. 22

Effective Sept. 22, the M3-Marsh Road and M4-Willow Road shuttles will operate under modified schedules. The shuttles offer free morning and afternoon service connecting Menlo Park Caltrain to various business parks in Menlo Park. Please review the updated schedules by visiting the shuttle homepage. Read more...

Menlo Park Downtown Parking Management Study Open House Sept. 25

Attend the Menlo Park Downtown Parking Management Study Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Sequoia Room at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center to share feedback on parking in downtown Menlo Park. The City, with our consultants, is working on a parking management strategy based on data and community input to evaluate potential tools to improve access and the overall parking experience in downtown Menlo Park. Read more...

DUI Checkpoint Sept. 26

Friday, Sept. 26, from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m., the Menlo Park Police Department will be setting up a DUI checkpoint near Marsh Road and Florence Street. This location was carefully chosen based on data showing areas with frequent impaired-driving crashes. The City’s goal is to keep streets safer by identifying and removing drivers who may be impaired before they can cause harm. Read more...

New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Sept. 26

Applications are now open for Below Market Rate rental units at Anton Menlo and are due Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. A lottery is scheduled for Oct. 10. For more information and how to apply, please visit our Anton Menlo information page. Read more...

Attend the upcoming Public Works Open House Sept. 27

The City of Menlo Park Public Works department is hosting an Open House from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Corporation Yard (333 Burgess Drive) Sept. 27 to showcase some of the work they do for the community and share information about their team. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy family-friendly activities and learn more about City programs and services! Read more...

City Council to review proposed Parkline project Sept. 30

The Planning Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 25 to recommend the City Council approve the requested land use entitlements and certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Parkline Master Plan Project. The City Council is scheduled to review the proposed project and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation at its meeting on Sept. 30. Community members are encouraged to review the FEIR released on July 7 and participate in the Sept. 30 City Council meeting. Read more...

National Preparedness Month: Be prepared for evacuations

September is National Preparedness Month! Take time with your family to review your emergency plans, gather supplies and ensure you’re ready for wildfires, floods, earthquakes and other disasters. Being prepared today can make all the difference tomorrow. Read more...

From the street to the beach: How our City keeps trash out of waterways

Menlo Park’s streets are connected to waterways through storm drains. Now that the rainy season is upon us, rain will flow into the storm drains and collect any pollutants found on surfaces, such as roofs, driveways, sidewalks and streets. The state of California addresses these water quality issues through the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP). Learn how Menlo Park takes steps to ensure compliance with the MRP and protection of our natural resources. Read more...

Take charge of big EV savings before Sept. 30

Your opportunity to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is here! Peninsula Clean Energy is partnering with Ride and Drive Clean to offer exclusive discounts on select new electric vehicles. To maximize your savings, including up to $7,500 in federal tax credits, purchase or lease your new EV by Sept. 30. Read more...

Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program offering grants through Oct. 1

The California Department of Insurance is proud to partner with the California Earthquake Authority to raise awareness about the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) Program, which is once again offering grants to help Californians strengthen older homes against earthquake damage. Homeowners across more than 1,100 eligible ZIP codes can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to complete a seismic retrofit. Apply by Oct. 1. Read more...

RethinkWaste Poster Contest now open through Oct. 3

Calling all third through eighth-grade student artists in the RethinkWaste service area! RethinkWaste’s 2025 Poster Contest is now open! Draw a poster that illustrates those who decompose (such as bacteria, fungi, earthworms, centipedes, pill bugs, ants, beetles and flies)! The winning posters from each contest category will be displayed on a local Recology truck, and the second-place winners will choose either a fun activity or a gift card. Submissions are due online Oct. 3 by 11:59 p.m. Read more...

Save the Date: Halloweek! Oct. 25-28

Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate with three Halloween-themed and family-friendly community events hosted by the City of Menlo Park: the Halloween parade and carnival, Saturday, Oct. 25; Pumpkin Splash, Sunday, Oct. 26 and Trunk-or-Treat, Tuesday, Oct. 28. Read more...

Submit artwork for a library card art exhibition by Oct. 31

Bring us along on your library adventure! The City of Menlo Park is refreshing our library cards and inviting community members of all ages to submit original artwork inspired by the theme “My Library Adventure in Menlo Park.” Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of staff and stakeholders, and select designs will be printed on new library cards and made available to the public. Any artist whose work is selected for printing will be notified prior to printing. Submit your design by Oct. 31 for the opportunity to be displayed in the gallery Nov. 18, 2025–Jan. 15, 2026. Read more...

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