October 22, 2025 - Parks and Recreation Commission

The City of Menlo Park Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting on October 22, 2025, discussing various community and facility-related topics. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on capital improvement projects such as the Belhaven campus, Burgess Park Playground, Willow Oaks Playground, and Dog Park upgrades, with an explanation of the prioritization and funding process through the city's CIP list and Public Works Department. The commission also reviewed a draft aquatic user survey aimed at informing programming and pool operation hours, reflecting recent City Council appropriations for restoring pool services. Additionally, the commission considered updates to the Recreation Facility Use Guidelines, including a new anti-bullying policy, which was approved. There was mention of upcoming projects like the San Jose Conservation Corps starting park ranger services and potential striping of pickleball courts pending survey results. The commission discussed the importance of annual reviews of the Parks and Recreation Facility Master Plan and the need to communicate recommendations to the City Council. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting highlighted ongoing capital projects and community engagement efforts that could influence future procurement and contracting activities.