# October 28, 2026 - Parks and Recreation Commission

The City of Menlo Park Parks and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on October 28, 2026. The commission approved updates to its event sponsorship policy, including more flexibility in sponsorship amounts and attendance-based tiers, and removing downtown banner placement from the lower tiers. The changes are intended to accommodate contributions above listed tier amounts and make sponsorship more accessible to local businesses. The commission voted to accept the changes; no contract awards, purchasing decisions, or expenditures were identified.

The commission discussed creating commissioner liaisons to parks and recreation affinity groups to improve communication with community programs and park organizations. Commissioners volunteered for some liaison roles, and the chair offered to work with staff on proposed liaison guidelines for a future meeting. Other topics included coordinating attendance at Youth Advisory Committee meetings, community events and staffing capacity, and review of the parks master plan; staff noted that implementation of master-plan projects depends on City Council priorities, staff capacity, and funding. No procurement action was taken on those items.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [October 28, 2026 - Parks and Recreation Commission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ei6YZhCC4) - CityofMenloPark