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Reimagine La Entrada field
The Las Lomitas Elementary School District is partnering with the city of Menlo Park to apply for a state grant that would fund the modernization of La Entrada Field in Menlo Park. Throughout March, the two agencies are hosting community input sessions to gather insights on what members of the public would like to see in a reimagined version of the field.
The State of California Prop 4 Parks Grant could bring up to $8 million in funding to transform the existing field into a community athletic facility and park designed to serve students and community members.
“This is an opportunity to think creatively about how a well-used community space could serve students, families, neighbors, and the broader Menlo Park community for decades to come,” said Superintendent Erik Burmeister in a press release. “Before submitting any application, we want to hear directly from the people who use this space or would if improved facilities were available.”
The agencies already have ideas for an all-weather running track, open green space, play areas, improved accessibility, a dog park that’s open after school hours, an environmentally friendly turf field and convertible tennis and pickleball courts.
The school district and city will be hosting community input sessions on the following dates:
- Thursday, March 12, at 9 a.m. in the La Entrada Middle School multiuse room (MUR)
- Thursday, March 12, during lunch for students only
- Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. in the La Entrada MUR
- Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m. in the La Entrada MUR
- Wednesday, March 18, at 4 p.m. at Phillips Brooks School
La Entrada is located at 2200 Sharon Road in Menlo Park and Phillips Brooks School is at 2245 Avy Ave. in Menlo Park. Community members are also encouraged to complete an online survey on tinyurl.com/ReimagineLaEntradaField.
Volunteer for Rock ‘N’ Read Lunch Club
The Ravenswood Education Foundation is seeking volunteers for its Rock ‘N’ Read Lunch Club during its annual literacy challenge from March 9 to April 3. The Rock ‘N’ Read event aims to build strong reading habits for students who are encouraged to log their reading hours outside of the classroom for prizes.
The foundation is looking for volunteers to staff a special lunchtime space where students can work toward logging more minutes for the challenge. Volunteers will help set up and break down the reading area, keep the space calm and welcoming, and assist students.
Volunteer shifts will be from 1 1/2 to 3 hours during the lunch period. Times vary between different campuses. No experience is needed.
For more information visit linktr.ee/ravenswoodef.
Drainage improvement work on Old La Honda Road
Drivers can expect lane closures and construction activity between 207 and 320 Old La Honda Road in Woodside while crews work on drainage improvement projects in the area that began on March 3.
While there are no full road closures planned, the town announced that motorists and cyclists should expect minor delays. The project is estimated to take about five to seven weeks to complete.
Residents are invited to contact the town of Woodside at 650-851-6790 for more information on the project.
— Jennifer Yoshikoshi
