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Commission discusses 2026–27 priorities: youth advisory engagement and master‑plan refresh proposed

Menlo Park Parks and Recreation Commission · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners recommended deeper engagement with the Youth Advisory Commission, proposed sending commissioners to YAC meetings, and discussed refreshing the 2019 Parks & Recreation master plan. They also proposed a feedback loop so public concerns (for example the earlier pickleball comment) are tracked and revisited.

Several commissioners urged the commission to increase its involvement with the Youth Advisory Commission (YAC), proposing sending commissioners to YAC meetings and seeking joint project ideas. One commissioner said direct interaction provides mentorship for youth and helps generate project ideas that better serve younger residents.

Commissioners also proposed a fuller refresh of the 2019 Parks & Recreation master plan (one commissioner noted it is now several years old and suggested a 2027 refresh) and recommended establishing a simple feedback loop to report back to the public on complaints or requests so recurring comments can be tracked. No binding decisions were made; commissioners asked staff to agendize specific follow‑up items.