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On Sunday, June 23, mini monster trucks and other tiny cars took over the Burgess skate park for the second Menlo Monster Truck Kid Jam. For two hours, the skate ramps were reserved for kids to play with their mini cars and mini monster trucks.
Around 30 families showed up to the event to have fun on the skate ramps with their kids’ wheeled toys. Organizer Jared Carlson, a Menlo Park resident, said that he started the event because he wanted to find new fun, safe landscapes where his son and other kids could play with toy monster trucks.
“It was really heartwarming to see one of my son’s best friends show up along with his old daycare teacher and her children,” Carlson said. “So many people smiling and conversing while their children played was very gratifying.”
Carlson said that he plans to host these events once a month, as long as there is good weather and interest from the community. “It doesn’t take very much effort and it is a joy to behold the little ones having so much fun!”
Carlson wants other local families to know that all kids are welcome at the Monster Truck Kid Jams. He said to look for fliers around the park and for notice on the Menlo Park Parents Facebook group for jam times.
“If you don’t have monster trucks or cars to play with, we always have extra ready to share,” he said.
