Recreation and sports

Arrillaga Family Recreation Center and Arrillaga Family Gymnasium will be closed on April 19, 2025, to accommodate the annual Egg Hunt community event. Regular business hours will resume the following day.

The City of Menlo Park provides a wide range of recreation and sports programs for all ages and interests; high-quality meeting rooms and event spaces at reasonable rates; and exceptional indoor and outdoor recreation facilities that contribute to the Menlo Park community's quality of life.

See the Activity Guide

Activity Guide

Check out our catalog of community classes and register online.

Meeting rooms

The City of Menlo Park offers rooms for meetings, celebrations, and events at reasonable rates.

Athletic fields

Menlo Park has several high-quality athletic fields available for sports, events and activities.

Parks

Menlo Park is home to many beautiful parks, from nature preserves to sports parks and everything in between.

Hours and locations

Look up the hours and locations for the City's indoor recreation facilities.

Aquatics

Learn more about Menlo Park's pools and aquatics programs.

Basketball

Menlo Park hosts drop-in and league basketball for youth and adults.

Gymnastics

Explore details about the Gymnastics Program.

Picnic areas

The City of Menlo Park has several picnic areas located at parks throughout the city – perfect for all kinds of outdoor celebrations.

Pickleball and Tennis

Racket sports and info about their courts and reservations.

Softball

Learn about softball leagues for adults.

Volleyball

Menlo Park hoists drop-in and league volleyball for youth and adults.

Dog parks

See what local parks also contain dog parks.

Contract instructor interest form

The City of Menlo Park seeks qualified and experienced local instructors to teach recreation classes in City facilities on a seasonal basis. Instructors are qualified independent contractors who in some cases may receive compensation for their services through a contract with the City.

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) advises the Parks and Recreation Commission on activities, events and programs for Menlo Park youth.

Policies

Library and Community Services is committed to being as transparent as possible and providing the public a clear understanding of our policies and procedures.