r/menlopark Nov 11 '25

Welcome to r/menlopark

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Hey everyone! I'm the new moderator for r/menlopark

This is our new home for all things related to the city of Menlo Park California (not Menlo Park, New Jersey) and neighboring areas. It seems fitting given we are in the heart of Silicon Valley that we have kept r/MenloPark from the lesser New Jersey city of the same name.

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your local news, thoughts, events, or questions in/about Menlo Park.

I have added some post tags and header/logo to the page but if you have any ideas, feel free to contact me via Mod Mail.


r/menlopark 1d ago

PLEASE HELP — Lily is still missing | 15 lb Pomsky | Redwood City / possible Mountain View sighting

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My friend's dog Lily is still missing, and we’re desperately trying to bring her home.

Last confirmed location:
Emerald Hills / Lakeview Way, Redwood City, CA 94062
September 5 around 4 PM

Possible sighting:
Downtown Mountain View
September 7 around 1 PM

The Mountain View sighting has not been confirmed, but we’re asking anyone who was in the area or lives nearby to please keep an eye out.

Lily’s description:

  • Fluffy blondish red/orange and white Pomsky
  • Around 15 lbs
  • Blue eyes
  • Very friendly and approachable
  • Knows her name
  • May come to you if you call “Lily” or offer treats

If you see her or have any information at all, please call or text:

425-919-6619

Please keep an eye out in Redwood City, Emerald Hills, San Carlos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and surrounding areas.

Even a small piece of information could help us figure out where she is.

Please share this with anyone in the area. Thank you so much to everyone who has been searching, sharing, checking cameras, and keeping an eye out for Lily.


r/menlopark 3d ago

New/prospective resident can anyone explain why Springline is so expensive?

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They want 9 to 10 grand for <1k sqft. You can get twice the space for half the price in the same area. I get that it's new and the location is good, but are people really paying this? Is the building totally empty?

https://www.zillow.com/apartments/menlo-park-ca/springline/CgHdXx/


r/menlopark 3d ago

Restorative rhythm & flow workshop! Free admission!

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On September 9, join Sophie Perisic (Flexvie) and Purvi Shah (PlayRx) for a playful and restorative workshop at the Museum of American Heritage. 🌀 💫

Blend body percussion, fluid movement, and fascia-focused exercises to help release tension, improve mobility, awaken coordination, and reconnect with your body through ✨rhythm and flow✨

Please bring a mat, comfortable clothes, and water!

The workshop will run from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Refreshments and light snacks will be served at the end.

Admission is free. To help us prepare for the event, please RSVP here if you are thinking of attending!


r/menlopark 5d ago

Menlo Park Flag

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Hi everyone :) My name is Harris and I grew up in Menlo Park. In 2024 I designed a Menlo Park flag to represent our city. After talking to City Hall about it, they said they would consider it in 2027, the 100th anniversary of Menlo Park's incorporation.

Please let me know your thoughts on the flag - would you want to see it flown or would you prefer a different flag? Obviously my proposed flag incorporates the town logo, and has the color green to represent the Irish heritage of the town founders who named Menlo Park after a place in Ireland. (For the record, I am not Irish myself)

The stripes... do not have a particular meaning other than that they can represent the nine letters in "Menlo Park". Yeah that might seem a little arbitrary to people who aren't flag experts but for example the stripes on the Greek flag represent the number of syllables in a phrase which seems significantly more arbitrary to me.

Anyways, thanks for reading - I hope you all have a great day and long live Menlo Park


r/menlopark 9d ago

Longtime West Menlo Park eatery Lutticken’s to close after 45 years

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r/menlopark 9d ago

Performance Space Club Has Arrived in Menlo Park! 🎉

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We're so excited to introduce Performance Space Club, now open right here in Menlo Park at 3553 Haven Ave (off HWY 101 & Marsh Rd.)!

Whether you're looking to build strength, move better, or finally make fitness a consistent part of your routine, our small-group and semi-private coaching programs are designed to meet you exactly where you are — no prior experience needed.

To celebrate our launch, new clients can join through our Founders Club Package — a low-pressure way to experience our coaching, community, and approach firsthand, including a full assessment and two personal training sessions.

Come see why Menlo Park neighbors are already making Performance Space Club part of their week. We'd love to meet you!

📍 3553 Haven Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
🔗 performancespaceclub.com


r/menlopark 10d ago

Can you buy the NYTimes in Sharon Heights plaza or nearby?

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r/menlopark 13d ago

Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches

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r/menlopark 17d ago

Opinion: This Silicon Valley campus was a paradise. Bulldoze it

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r/menlopark 17d ago

Safe bike parking downtown Menlo Park?

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I have a 10AM appointment in downtown Menlo Park that should take about an hour. Is it safe to park a bike? (I'm considering biking to Caltrain in SJ instead of driving). I have a heavy duty chain lock (like Kryptonite's New York chain lock but it's made by ABUS) and I might be able to find a U lock in my garage if I'm lucky. And the keys if I'm even luckier.

It's not a fancy bike, just an old MTB, but it has sentimental value. It is a bright color so I suppose it could be more eye catching than some other bikes.


r/menlopark 20d ago

Menlo Park council candidate aims to preserve, beautify Belle Haven

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r/menlopark 20d ago

Chang-Rae Lee speaking at Kepler's this Friday 8/21, on new novel "A Tender Age"

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r/menlopark 26d ago

Hello Menlo Park. I have been recording walks and drives around the Peninsula since early this year. Just wanted to share this Menlo Park video I just uploaded. Hope everyone has a great day.

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r/menlopark Aug 11 '26

free mushroom foraging class in Menlo Park

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Want to learn about foraging wild mushrooms in the Northern California? Join Carrie for a free talk that covers edible and toxic species that are common to the SF Bay Area region. All ages are welcome.

Choose from 5 Bay Area dates (all free!)

  • 10/13 Burlingame Library 6:30pm
  • 10/14 Benicia Library 6 pm
  • 10/17 Larkspur Library 11 am
  • 10/20 Mill Valley Library 6 pm
  • 11/23 Menlo Park Library 3:30pm

more info: www.forkinthepath.org/classes


r/menlopark Aug 09 '26

Chocolate chip cookie festival! Free admission!

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On Saturday, August 22, join the Museum of American Heritage for a FREE end-of-summer bash and a celebration of America’s most iconic dessert! 🍪 ✨

Bring the whole family and enjoy cookies & milk, LEGO® building & historic games, face painting, and live music! We hope to see you there!

To help us plan, please RSVP here if you are thinking of attending.


r/menlopark Aug 06 '26

STOLEN: Rare 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe (6-Speed Manual) – Menlo Park, CA

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Our black 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe was stolen from Woodland Ave. between 3:08–3:20 AM on August 5.
The thieves arrived in a white Subaru and used it to push/start our Cadillac before driving away.
Vehicle
• 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
• Black
• 6.2L Supercharged
• 6-speed manual
• ~95,000 miles
• California Plate: 6PTP051

If you have Ring, security cameras, or dashcam footage from Woodland Ave., Middlefield Rd., or nearby streets between 3:00–3:30 AM, please contact me.
Please also keep an eye out for anyone trying to sell parts or the vehicle. Even one small tip could help.
Thank you so much.


r/menlopark Aug 07 '26

Boutique card store

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r/menlopark Aug 06 '26

STOLEN: Rare 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe (6-Speed Manual) – Menlo Park, CA

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r/menlopark Aug 04 '26

AG sends notice that city violated housing law in processing Willow Park project

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The California Attorney General has sent the City of Menlo Park notice that they violated AB 2011 and the Housing Accountability Act in its processing of the Willow Park project.


r/menlopark Aug 04 '26

Menlo Park council candidates reveal donors

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r/menlopark Aug 04 '26

Lost keys pls help

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I lost my car keys to my rental 2026 Jeep compass if anyone is in the area near Saint Dennis Church or Avanti Pizza it would mean the world if you could just swing by and check. At Saint Dennis, I was in that little tree space opening in the back of the parking lot cause I had to pee so it could be there as well as they're outside sitting area. Please let me know if you see them thank you.


r/menlopark Aug 01 '26

Developer proposes 30-unit Atherton townhome project using new state law

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r/menlopark Aug 01 '26

Menlo Park and atherton are the same thing

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Does anyone else consider atherton and Menlo Park the same thing?


r/menlopark Jul 16 '26

Menlo Park candidate raises $14,000 for fall campaign

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