City closes Bedwell Bayfront Park in response to heavy crowds

Since the countywide and statewide stay-at-home orders went into effect, the City of Menlo Park has taken increasingly aggressive steps to slow the spread of COVID-19.

These measures include closing city buildings, adding extensive social distancing signag...

Menlo Park moves to virtual permit center in response to COVID-19

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the City of Menlo Park declared a local emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak and immediately took action to close public facilities and make operational adjustments. Starting April 2, the city will begin virtual operations ...

Health officers extend, update stay-at-home order with new restrictions through May 3

On March 31, 2020, County of San Mateo Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow, along with along with 6 other Bay Area public health officers, extended the stay-at-home order through May 3, 2020, to preserve critical hospital capacity across the region.

While the ...

COVID-19 Weekly Recap for March 30, 2020

• Shelter-in-place order to be extended to May 1
• Board of Supervisors passes countywide eviction moratorium
• Volunteers needed to support state and local organizations and nonprofits
• District attorney warns residents and businesses of COVID-19 scams
• No water dis...

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Residents of Menlo Park,

Your patience, courtesy and adherence to the shelter-in-place order are very much appreciated. We are living a new normal in navigating our day-to-day lives, where things are changing rapidly every day due to COVID-19. What ha...

Menlo Park closes additional recreation facilities, urges better social distancing

To reduce crowds at local parks and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Menlo Park is taking additional safety measures and closing all park restrooms, all public tennis courts and all public basketball courts. These new closures are in addit...

COVID-19 Weekly Recap for March 24, 2020

• Menlo Park announces tool to report shelter-in-place violations
• Don’t spread coronavirus rumors or misinformation, get the facts
• District attorney warns of price gouging related to the COVID-19 pandemic
• San Mateo County launches #SMCStrong fund to ...

Construction remains suspended; emergency exception process put in place

On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order No.N-33-20 ordering all  individuals  in  the  State  of  California  to  stay  home  or  at &...

Governor issues statewide stay-at-home order; Menlo Park moves to halt construction

Thursday evening, March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The or...

Bay Area health officers order residents to shelter in place; focus on essential services

Monday, March 16, 2020, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow and six other Bay Area health officers issued a unified order for residents to stay home and limit activity to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preserve health...

County Health Officer amends mass gatherings order; city extends cancellations

Saturday evening, March 14, 2020, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow announced sweeping changes effective at 12:01 a.m., Sunday, March 15, 2020, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020. This order prohibits public or private gatherings gre...

Menlo Park declares local emergency; closes public facilities, programs over COVID-19

On March 10, 2020, the San Mateo County Health Officer issued an updated statement that acknowledged “evidence of widespread community transmission of COVID-19 in San Mateo County.” On March 11, City Manager Starla Jerome-Robinson, und...

Letter from the Mayor addressing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dear Menlo Park Residents, 

The health and safety of all residents in Menlo Park is our highest priority. I know there is a deep concern about the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.

I want to reassure you that the City of Menlo Park is ...

Menlo Park acts to address public health concerns

With the evolving situation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), city leaders understand and take seriously the concerns of our community members as we continue to plan and take proactive steps to address this public health emergency. 

Pu...