Willow Oaks Park — Attraction in Menlo Park

Parking is a little sparse. It's at the light of Coleman and the driveway to enter is a little narrow if there is another vehicle exiting. This playground is great for my 2 and 5 year old. Not too big where I'm not running around in circles and can still keep a close eye on the other one if they get separated. It is enclosed which benches and a nice walking path around the perimeter. Good shade from lots of trees. To the left, there is a huge grassy field for a lot of doggy owners to meet and their canines to romp around together. Also great for your little one to run loose and kick a soccer ball. It is one of those parks that do not get too crowded which I appreciate. There is no need to worry about a big kid hustling my little one, although there was a boy that pushed my 2 year old girl to the ground trying to get up the ladder and it took some inner strength not to react and say something because the parents were not paying attention so what was the point.

Addendum for the dog park, July 09.2022:. I first want to express that there are not that many good dog park in Menlo Park compared to the surrounding cities. Bummer. This park is basically a lumber yard and there were no dogs when I visited on Sunday at noon. View photos. There is also not a doggie water fountain. This kind women had to fill a jug at a water fountain near the parking lot and carry it back for doggies to stay hydrated.

In regards to the huge grassy field mentioned above. Scratch that! It's been closed off and no doggies allowed. I am guessing they have games going on but it was empty when I was there. Lots of people playing...

I come here mainly with my dog to the dog park, which they recently upgraded with better fencing, a new water fountain inside the dog park area, and the updated entrance as well.

The mulch is now turf. I try to keep my dog from running continuously for long since both will scratch up her paws if she runs too hard for too long.

I went in the middle of the day on a weekday, which still had a lot of dogs. Im guessing of the 5-6 humans I saw there, some folxs are dog walkers and would bring their pups to exercise and hang there. All the humans were socializing, and they keep a good eye...

We had a great visit to this park today! It was extra special because the last time I visited this park, I was in labor with my younger child, who is now 17 months old! The park felt safe and clean, and it wasn't overcrowded. There is a nice little hand washing station installed now, which is great! Both of my daughters had fun, and were sad that we couldn't...