Nealon Park

James J. Nealon was the chairman of the San Mateo County Youth Activity Committee. After retiring in Menlo Park after 48 years in the U.S. Customs Service in San Francisco, Nealon worked tirelessly to provide local boys with athletic opportunities, including basketball and baseball.

On April 27, 1948, the Menlo Park City Council voted to rename the nine-acre park previously known as Menlo Recreation Park in honor of James J. Nealon.

Nealon Park has an updated all-abilities playground that meets the seven principles of inclusive design.

Picnic rentals

Picnic rental space is available for small events and gatherings.

Reserve a picnic area

Dog park

Dog park hours are Monday-Friday from 8-10 a.m.

Field conditions

For field status following wet weather, please visit our Team Sideline page or call the field weather hotline at 650-330-2590.

Nealon Park pilot survey

As part of the Middle Avenue Complete Streets project the City implemented pilot changes to Nealon Park, adding back-in angle parking.

Please take the survey to provide your feedback on the pilot changes. Your responses will help determine whether these changes should become permanent.

Location

800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025 View map

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Facility details

Features

Publicly owned
Publicly accessible
ADA accessible
Baseball/softball diamond
Benches
Drinking fountain
Grass area
Hydration station - bottle filling
Off-leash dog area
Open play field
Parking
Picnic areas
Picnic tables
Playground
Restrooms
Shade areas
Softball field
Tennis court
Walking paths - paved

Contact us

Cate Liston
Program Assistant
Email

650-330-2291

Picnic rental inquiries

Arrillaga Family Gymnasium

600 Alma St.
650-330-2220