LIVING IN MENLO PARK
Once known as the “Sleepy Hollow of California,” Menlo Park did not take off as a community until after World War II. Despite its proximity to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road venture capitalists, dot-com start-ups and research institutions, “Menlo Park still at least seems like a small town,” notes Michael Svanevik and Shirley Burgett in their published Menlo Park: Beyond the Gate.
Landowners first incorporated back in 1874, but chose to “disincorporate” a mere two years later. It wasn’t until 1927 that today’s city was established.
Menlo Park now offers a suburban enclave with many urban amenities: from a bustling downtown and strong public school district, to plenty of parks and recreation facilities.
AREAS IN MENLO PARK
- Allied Arts/Stanford Park
- Belle Haven
- Central Menlo Park
- Downtown Menlo Park
- Fair Oaks
- Felton Gables
- Linfield Oaks
- Menlo Oaks
- Park Forest
- Sharon Heights
- South of Seminary/ Vintage Oaks
- Stanford Hills
- Stanford Weekend Acres
- Suburban Park/ Lorelei Manor/ Flood Park Triangle
- University Heights
- The Willows
COMMUNITY LINKS FOR MENLO PARK
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FOR MENLO PARK
- Police Non-emergency: 650-858-3300
- Fire Non-emergency: 650-688-8400
- Building Permits: 650-858-3390
- Caltrain: 800-660-4287
- City Office: 650-858-3380
- Library: 650-858-3463
- Post Office: 800-275-8777
- Voter Registration: 800-345-8683