Suburban Park and Lorelei Manor Menlo Park Homes and Neighborhood Guide

Also known as Flood Park area, Flood Triangle

Menlo Park neighborhood guide

Suburban Park and Lorelei Manor sit in the northeast corner of Menlo Park, between Bay Road, Marsh Road, Willow Road and Highway 101. Together with the Flood Triangle they are often called the Flood Park area, after the county park at their center.

These are neighborhoods known for neighbors who show up. Suburban Park holds an annual Street Dance and has a long running neighborhood association, and Lorelei Manor's homeowners association organizes a Halloween parade, a yard sale and seasonal parties.

Residents enjoy an easy walk to Flood County Park and the Marsh Manor shopping center, plus quick access to Highway 101 and the bayfront.

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At a glance

  • Postwar neighborhoods built mostly in the late 1940s and 1950s
  • Suburban Park was annexed into Menlo Park in 1949
  • Centered on the 21 acre Flood County Park on Bay Road
  • Two of the most active neighborhood associations in town
  • Suburban Park is known for its hand carved street signs

Homes and Streets

Suburban Park was built in the late 1940s, and its roughly 244 homes are mostly modest single story ranch houses on streets like Hedge Road and Sheridan Drive. Lorelei Manor followed in the 1950s, with fewer than 100 homes along four streets, including Lorelei Lane. Typical lots run around 6,000 square feet.

Many original homes have been remodeled or expanded, and newer two story rebuilds now sit alongside the classic ranches. Mature oaks and bay trees line many of the streets.

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Video Tours in Suburban Park and Lorelei Manor

Homes in and around Suburban Park and Lorelei Manor I walked through on camera. Press play for a quick look inside.

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Parks and Open Space

Flood County ParkA 21 acre San Mateo County park at 215 Bay Road with ball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, lawns and redwoods.
Bedwell Bayfront ParkA 160 acre bayside nature park at 1600 Marsh Road, a short drive across Highway 101.
Willow Oaks ParkAt 490 Willow Road, with tennis courts, a playground and an enclosed dog park.

Public Schools Nearby

Laurel SchoolTK to 5 on two campuses, Menlo Park City School District.
Encinal ElementaryTK to 5, Menlo Park City School District.
Hillview Middle SchoolGrades 6 to 8, Menlo Park City School District.
Menlo-Atherton High SchoolSequoia Union High School District.

School assignments vary by address, and nearby addresses can fall in different districts, so confirm with the district.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Suburban Park and Lorelei Manor FAQ

Where are Suburban Park and Lorelei Manor?

They are in the northeast part of Menlo Park, roughly between Bay Road, Marsh Road, Willow Road and Highway 101, around Flood County Park.

When were the homes built?

Suburban Park was built in the late 1940s, and Lorelei Manor was built in the 1950s. Many of the original ranch homes have since been remodeled.

Is there a neighborhood association?

Yes, both. The Suburban Park association hosts the annual Street Dance, and the Lorelei Homeowners Association organizes events like a Halloween parade and holiday party.

What park is nearby?

Flood County Park sits right in the middle of the area on Bay Road, with sports fields, courts, lawns and shady redwoods.

How can I find homes for sale in Suburban Park and Lorelei Manor?

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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.

Sources: InMenlo: The annual Suburban Park Street Dance, InMenlo: Lorelei Manor, Menlo's neighborly neighborhood, The Almanac: neighborhood profile, DeLeon Realty: Flood Park, Menlo Park Historical Association timeline, City of Menlo Park: Willow Oaks Park, City of Menlo Park: Parks, MPCSD District Profile. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.