Life in Menlo Park
Menlo Park is more than just business. Our beautiful, tree-lined streets are home to a diverse range of well-educated residents who are actively involved in community life. Young families enjoy excellent public and private schools. Professionals have easy access to Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Everyone enjoys our 13 parks and numerous recreational facilities. And rich arts and cultural activities are close by. Menlo Park is home to outstanding quality of life.
Beautiful Neighborhoods and Vibrant Community
Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well-educated and actively engaged in community life. Its many young families are served by excellent public and private schools, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s 13 parks and numerous recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural, and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.
School Districts Serving Menlo Park
- Laurel School (K-2)
95 Edge Rd. Atherton, CA 94027 - Oak Knoll School (K-5)
1895 Oak Knoll Ln. Menlo Park, CA 94025 - Encinal School (Grades 3-5)
195 Encinal Ave. Atherton, CA 94027 - Hillview Middle School (Grades 6-8)
1100 Elder Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025
- Las Lomitas School (K-3)
299 Alameda de las Pulgas Atherton, CA 94027 - La Entrada School (Grades 4-8)
2200 Sharon Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025
- Ormondale School (K-3)
200 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley, CA 94028 - Corte Madera School (Grades 4-8)
4575 Alpine Rd. Portola Valley, CA 94028
- Woodside School (Grades K-8)
3195 Woodside Rd. Woodside, CA 94062
- Carlmont High School
1400 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont, CA 94002
- Menlo-Atherton High School
555 Middlefield Rd. Atherton, CA 94027
- Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Ave. Redwood City, CA 94062
- Woodside High School
199 Churchill Ave. Woodside, CA 94062
Shop Menlo Park
Shop Menlo Park is a collaboration between The Almanac, the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, Hometown Peninsula and the City of Menlo Park. Its goal is to help connect local residents with local businesses, and to promote the value of independent and locally-owned businesses.
Learn more about Menlo Park:
The City of Menlo Park
The city’s website contains general information about the city as well as links to the police department, library, and recreation center.
The Almanac
Our local community newspaper for Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside. New issues come out every Wednesday.