Bay Area Toddler
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Bedwell Bayfront Park

Walk · Park

Why it works for toddlers

Wide-open bay views, kites and birds. The flat 2.3-mile perimeter is mostly unpaved, so bring a rugged stroller or a carrier.

Our words, from the official sources below.

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At a glance

🕘 Hours
Gates open daily at 7 a.m.; they lock at 7 p.m. in October, 6 p.m. in November, 5:30 p.m. in December. source · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
💵 Cost
Free No admission fee listed; city park. source · Correct this
👶 Ages
12 mo–6 yr (our estimate) Best for walkers and carriers; unpaved trails.

Parent logistics

🅿 Parking
Yes Parking along the entrance road and in two paved lots near the back of the park. Confirmed · City of Menlo Park · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
👶 Stroller
Partly Most trails are unpaved; some are suitable for wheelchairs. Confirmed · City of Menlo Park · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚻 Bathrooms
Yes Restrooms near the first large paved parking lot. Confirmed · City of Menlo Park · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚼 Changing table
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🌳 Shade
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🍎 Food
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⏰ Crowds
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😴 Nap fit
Short outing an hour on the flat perimeter with a kite. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

The walk

📏 Distance
2.3 miles
🛤 Surface
Mixed source · Correct this
↩ Turnaround
Relatively flat 2.3-mile perimeter loop (part of the Bay Trail); cut back across the park whenever you need to.
📈 Elevation gain
ft
⛰ Steep sections
Partly The perimeter trail is relatively flat; some interior trails over the hills are steep. Confirmed · City of Menlo Park · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚫 Non-stroller segment
Yes Most of the trail system is unpaved and some interior trails are steep; only some trails suit wheelchairs. Confirmed · City of Menlo Park · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

Last verified Sep 27, 2026 against the official sources. ✓ = confirmed by a source · ? = unknown (not the same as "no") · community notes are marked unverified. Spot something out of date? Use "Correct this" next to any detail.