Coronavirus Recovery: Menlo Park Plans For Reopening

Press release from the City of Menlo Park:

May 22, 2021

Last year, we closed facilities to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential city services like public safety, emergency maintenance and child care continued in-person. Most other city services changed format to virtual, online and curbside pickup.

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As vaccinations rise, Menlo Park prepares to expand access to city services and facilities. Check out our 4-phase reopening plan for the next 4-6 months (partial list):

Phase 1

• July 1 – Picnic area reservations
• July 6 – Main Library and Belle Haven Branch library
• July 6 – Police lobby
• July 12 –Senior meals and services at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center and Main Library

Phase 2

• Aug. 2021 – Indoor classes and programs for children, youth, people with special needs
• Aug. 2021 – Small-scale special event permits
• Sept. 2021 – Indoor classes and programs for the general population
• Sept. 2021 – Indoor public meetings (City Council and advisory bodies)

Phase 3

• Sept. 2021 – Indoor gymnasium access
• Oct. 2021 – City Hall general public access
• Nov. 2021 – Indoor gymnastics

Phase 4

• Dec. 2021 – Large-scale special events
• Dec. 2021 – Indoor facility rentals
• Dec. 2021 – All other indoor access

All dates are tentative and subject to change. More details about specific operating hours and safety precautions to be announced. Get the latest at menlopark.org/reopening.

This press release was produced by the City of Menlo Park. The views expressed here are the author’s own.