About Belle Haven Photo Collection

11/4/2026

Dear Belle Haven Community,

As the City of Menlo Park prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, we want to honor an important part of our city’s story: the people, families, and community that have helped make Belle Haven such a special place. For generations, Belle Haven has been known for its strong sense of community, family connections, neighborhood pride, and the memories made among neighbors and friends.

Do you have photographs that capture the spirit of Belle Haven? We would love to see them. We welcome photographs from the past several decades that showcase:

-          Family gatherings, reunions, and celebrations

-          Neighbors, friendships, and everyday life in the community

-          Community festivals, cultural celebrations, and neighborhood events

-          Local schools, churches, businesses, and gathering places

-          Youth activities, sports, and community organizations

-          Special people, places, and moments that have shaped Belle Haven over the years

Whether your photograph is decades old or from more recent years, each image has a story to tell. Together, these photographs will help us celebrate the people, traditions, and connections that make Belle Haven unique. Selected photographs will be featured as part of our Black History Month and Centennial celebration, helping preserve and share the community’s rich history with current and future generations. Beyond this initial celebration, we hope to continue building a lasting collection that honors the families, traditions, people, places, and experiences that have shaped Belle Haven over the years. Our goal is to preserve these memories so that future generations can learn about, appreciate, and connect with the community's history.

If you have photographs you would like to share, or would like more information about participating, please contact:

Natalya Jones

nrjones@menlopark.gov

650-330-2271

You may submit photographs to the front desk at the Belle Haven Community Campus by January 4, 2027. Additional information about photo reproduction or display will be provided when you bring in your photos.