Parks and Recreation

With numerous parks located within its nineteen-mile city boundary, Menlo Park is indeed a “City of Parks”. While visiting the parks, look for tennis courts, softball diamonds, picnic areas, children’s playgrounds, soccer fields and plenty of well maintained open spaces. The City’s Bayfront Park on the eastern end of Marsh Road offers spectacular vistas of the Bay and a look onto the Federal Wildlife Preserve of Greco Island.

The area is also rich in county and state-maintained parks, all within an easy drive. Thanks to the hospitable climate, residents enjoy camping, hiking and fishing almost all year round. Horse-back riding, archery and golf are some of the other options available for a complete outdoor experience.

Size (in acres)

Basketball Court

Little League Field

Baseball Field

Softball Field

Soccer Field

Tennis Courts

Playground

BBQ Areas

Dogs Off Leash Area

Walking Paths/Trails

Open Lawn Area

Bayfront Bayfront Expwy. & Marsh Rd.

160

Burgess 701 Laurel St.

9.31

Fremont Santa Cruz Ave. at University Dr.

0.38

Jack W. Lyle Middle Ave. & Fremont St.

4.55

Kelly 100 Terminal Ave.

8.3

Marketplace Ivy Dr. at Market St.

1.0

Nealon 800 Middle Ave.

9.0

Seminary Oaks Seminary Dr. & Santa Monica Ave.

3.51

Sharon Hills West of Alameda on Valparaiso

12.1

Sharon Sharon Park Dr. & Monte Rosa Dr.

9.83

Stanford Hills Sand Hill Rd. at Branner Dr.

3.11

Tinkers Santa Cruz Ave. at Elder Ave.

9.35

Willow Oaks Willow Rd. & Coleman Ave.

2.63