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Menlo Park hosts 10th Annual Storytelling Festival

Published on October 24, 2025

Join us for the 10th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival, featuring eight free events between Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. Visit each event page for program details and age recommendations.

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Swim center hours sustained and restored effective Nov. 3

Published on October 24, 2025

At the Sept. 30 meeting, City Council approved funding to sustain and restore operating hours at city-owned swim centers, Belle Haven Pool and Burgess Pool. New hours take effect Nov. 3, 2025.

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XL bike lockers at Caltrain Menlo Park

Published on October 20, 2025

Caltrain recently added XL bike lockers at the Menlo Park Caltrain Station, making it easier to securely store larger bikes, such as cargo or e-bikes. Two types of lockers are now available in standard (pie-shaped) and XL (rectangular). To access either type, download the BikeLink app. Standard lockers cost 5 cents per hour, while XL lockers cost 8 cents per hour.

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Path closure along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue

Published on October 20, 2025

The path along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue between Junipero Serra Blvd. and Sand Hill Road, was closed on Friday, Oct. 17, due to uneven pavement conditions caused by erosion. All users should avoid using the path and use alternate routes instead. Bicyclists should use bike lanes on Alpine Road, Junipero Serra Blvd. and Sand Hill Road. The path will remain closed until further notice.

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Celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Nov. 14

Published on October 14, 2025

Friday, Nov. 14, Menlo Park schools will join statewide celebrations of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, honoring the six-year-old who broke barriers in 1960. The event encourages families to walk, bike or roll to school while reflecting on civil rights, equity and inclusion.

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The 2025 Rain Barrel Bulk Sale is here until Oct. 26

Published on October 13, 2025

With the rainy season approaching, now is a better time than ever to invest in a rain barrel. Flows to Bay’s Rain Barrel Bulk Sale offers 50-gallon barrels at a discounted price of $85. Menlo Park Municipal Water customers may qualify for rebates up to $200 which can make rain barrels free. The sale runs through Oct. 26 or when stock runs out.

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New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Oct. 24

Published on October 13, 2025

Applications are now open for a Below Market Rate rental unit at Realm (1545 San Antonio St.) and are due Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. A lottery is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 7. For more information and how to apply, please visit our Realm information page.

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Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18

Published on October 13, 2025

Let’s get ready, Belle Haven! Join Climate Resilient Communities for a free disaster preparedness workshop to learn how to stay safe before, during and after an emergency. Topics include health impacts, emergency response, CPR training and community involvement. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon–3 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.)

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Find your voting locations for the Nov. 4 Special Election

Published on October 13, 2025

The Statewide Special Election will take place Nov. 4. Locations for voting and ballot drop-off in the City of Menlo Park are at the Belle Haven Child Development Center (410 Ivy Drive, outside, walk-up), the Boys & Girls Club (401 Pierce Road, outside, walk-up) and City Hall (701 Laurel St., outside, walk-up).

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Check it out! Menlo Park Seed Lending Library

Published on October 10, 2025

Located at the Menlo Park Library and Belle Haven Library, the Menlo Park Seed Lending Library provides access to heritage seeds, gardening workshops, education and resources. Its purpose is to encourage residents to grow food and foster community resilience, self-reliance and a culture of sharing.

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Menlo Park hosts 10th Annual Storytelling Festival

Swim center hours sustained and restored effective Nov. 3

XL bike lockers at Caltrain Menlo Park

Path closure along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue

Celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Nov. 14

The 2025 Rain Barrel Bulk Sale is here until Oct. 26

New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Oct. 24

Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18

Find your voting locations for the Nov. 4 Special Election

Check it out! Menlo Park Seed Lending Library

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