02-28-2018 Searchable packetCITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PM
10300 Torre Avenue, City Hall EOC
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Special Non-televised Joint Meeting with City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special joint meeting of the Cupertino City
Council and Parks and Recreation Commission is hereby called for Wednesday,
February 28, 2018, commencing at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Emergency Operations
Center (EOC), 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014. Said special
meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters
listed below under the heading, “Special Meeting."
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STUDY SESSION
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February 28, 2018City Council AGENDA
1.Subject: Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Update
Recommended Action: Accept update on the Citywide Parks and Recreation System
Master Plan ("Master Plan") and provide direction
Staff Report
A - Big Moves Handout, Draft, Feb 2018
B - Park Service and Access, Draft, Feb 2018
B - Map 1, Feb 2018
B - Map 2, Feb 2018
B - Map 3, Feb 2018
B - Map 4, Feb 2018
B - Map 5, Feb 2018
C - 1, Intl Cricket Feas Study, Dec 2017
C - 2, Intl Cricket Feas Study, Appendix - field overlays
D - Park & Facility Inventory Matrix, Feb 2018
ADJOURNMENT
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February 28, 2018City Council AGENDA
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:118-3693 Name:
Status:Type:Study Session Agenda Ready
File created:In control:2/22/2018 City Council
On agenda:Final action:2/28/2018
Title:Subject: Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Update
Sponsors:
Indexes:
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Attachments:Staff Report
A - Big Moves Handout, Draft, Feb 2018
B - Park Service and Access, Draft, Feb 2018
B - Map 1, Feb 2018
B - Map 2, Feb 2018
B - Map 3, Feb 2018
B - Map 4, Feb 2018
B - Map 5, Feb 2018
C - 1, Intl Cricket Feas Study, Dec 2017
C - 2, Intl Cricket Feas Study, Appendix - field overlays
D - Park & Facility Inventory Matrix, Feb 2018
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
City Council2/28/2018 1
Subject: Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Update
Accept update on the Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan ("Master Plan") and
provide direction
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RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: February 28, 2018
Subject
Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Update
Recommended Action
Accept update on the Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan (“Master
Plan”) and provide direction.
Background
Development of a Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan is underway.
This report package provides an update on recent progress on key topics.
Discussion
On September 19, 2017, the City Council received an update on the Citywide Parks and
Recreation System Master Plan. A presentation provided an overview of progress to
date, results of community outreach efforts, themes that had emerged, and a proposed
vision, mission and goals. Among the information were maps showing park
distribution and residential access to parks within a half-mile walk.
Since then, further work has provided a comprehensive evaluation of the city’s
recreation programs, and a project scoping matrix that focused on potential major park
and recreation projects to consider, together with site selection criteria and other
considerations. All documents that have been prepared are posted on the city’s website
on the project page at the link below, as well as in the on-line records associated with
Commission and City Council meetings.
http://forms4.cupertino.org/parks&recmasterplan/projectUpdates.html
The project team will present information about potential major recommendations of
the Master Plan, described as “Big Moves.” The term Big Moves is being used to
describe desires or needs of the community that have been identified which:
Are major facilities or buildings
Have significant budget, staffing and spatial impacts
Require major investments, and/or
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Make commitments of precious park land.
The meeting will include an overview presentation, and the opportunity for discussion
and direction from the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission as to what
Big Moves options should continue to be considered in the planning process. See
Attachment A for additional information.
One of the potential Big Moves is to acquire new parkland to help meet neighborhood
needs. To help make policy decisions about the amount and types of parkland to
provide, Attachment B, “Park Service and Access”, discusses existing policies and
presents new maps. A new base map, Map 1, provides context. Maps 2 and 3 show the
10-minute (1/2 mile) “walkshed” distance from residential areas first to all park types,
and then to only those parks that serve neighborhood needs. Maps 4 and 5 graphically
show the parkland acreage within a 10-minute (1/2 mile) walk from residential areas for
all park types, and then once again for only those parks that serve neighborhood needs.
This mapping provides a more informative view of the distribution of parkland
resources to help support decision-making.
Among the potential Big Moves is to pursue a full-size cricket field. The City Council
approved funding to complete a feasibility study to evaluate where an international-
size cricket field could be created in Cupertino. Public Works Department staff
presented the results of the study to the Parks and Recreation Commission on February
2, 2018. The results are provided in Attachment D. The presentation can be viewed at
http://cupertino.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=18&clip_id=2322.
The City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission’s feedback is invited to assist
in determining the potential projects to be presented to the public at upcoming
workshops and carried forward in developing the Master Plan. A summary matrix of
existing park and recreation facilities is included as Attachment D for reference.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Sustainability Impact
The project will support the city’s sustainability and environmental policies and
objectives.
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Prepared by: Gail Seeds, Park Improvement Manager
Reviewed by: Jeff Milkes, Director of Recreation & Community Services
Approved for Submission by: David Brandt, City Manager
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Attachment A: Big Moves Handout, Draft, Feb. 2018
Attachment B: Park Service and Access, Draft, Feb. 2018
Map 1: Existing Parks, Recreation & Open Space Resources, Feb. 2018
Map 2: Access to All Park Types Within a 10-Minute Walk, Feb. 2018
Map 3: Access to Neighborhood-serving Parks Within a 10-Minute Walk, Feb. 2018
Map 4: Park Service (Accessible Acreage, All Park Types) Within a 10 -Minute
Walk, Feb. 2018
Map 5: Park Service (Accessible Acreage, Neighborhood-serving Parks) Within a
10-Minute Walk, Feb. 2018
Attachment C-1: International Cricket Feasibility Study, Dec. 2017
Attachment C-2: International Cricket Feasibility Study, Appendix, Field overlays
Attachment D: Park & Facility Inventory Matrix, Feb. 2018
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BIG MOVES HANDOUT February 2018
INTRODUCTION
This handout will be supplemented by a Study Session presentation on February 28, 2018. It provides
information regarding potential major plan recommendations (“Big Moves”), including proposed
projects and potential sites affected.
The purpose of this meeting is to get Council and Commission direction as to what options should
continue to be considered in the planning process. These decisions will help determine what potential
projects will be presented to the public for prioritization and carried forward in developing the Park and
Recreation System Master Plan.
This handout defines the Big Moves, details the options for locating the Big Moves, and identifies park
opportunity site considerations.
WHAT ARE BIG MOVES?
The term “Big Moves” is used to describe identified community needs or desires that:
Are major facilities or buildings;
Have significant budget, staffing and spatial impacts;
Require major investments; and/or
Make commitments of precious park land.
Four big moves are identified for discussion. These consist of the following:
Adding new parkland to meet neighborhood needs;
Adding multiple smaller facilities and refreshing/renovating parks to create “uniquely
Cupertino” sites and experiences;
Adding major facilities to expand recreation options; and
Protecting natural areas and improving access to nature in City parks and across the City.
Each of these moves could be accomplished in different ways. During the meeting we’ll discuss what
options are “on the table” and what opportunities if any should not be considered further.
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The high cost and low availability of vacant land in Cupertino affects the ability to provide new parks to
meet all recreation needs. Cupertino has very few large parks that could accommodate a new major
facility and no site that can accommodate all the Big Moves. New uses will also increase parking needs;
parking is already an issue at several of the sites.
Using existing City parkland is only one option for locating Big Moves. There are potential public
partners inside and outside the City, opportunities for public/private development, and a variety of out-
of-the-box options that may support some of the Big Moves. Joint-use facilities are one possible means
to provide some of the noted facilities. The City already has a joint-use agreement in place with
Cupertino Union School District, and such partnerships could be revisited and perhaps expanded. The
joint development of a new facility should consider whether the facility should be on City property or
the joint party’s property. Repurposed commercial buildings may be a viable alternative to new facility
construction for some of the identified facility needs.
Key Big Moves
1. NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK(S) Potentially several parks to meet the needs of nearby
neighbors in underserved areas of the city (areas not within
½ mile or a 10-minute walk of parks)
2. PARK ENHANCEMENTS A variety of amenities, facilities and park enhancements to
diversify recreation options and create a uniquely Cupertino
character to the park system
3. MAJOR FACILITIES One or more large facilities that meet specialized recreation
needs. These potentially include an Aquatic Facility,
Performing/Fine Arts Center, Technology Center/Incubator
Hub/Maker Space, Gymnasium/Recreation Center, Senior
Center (expansion of services), Relocated Teen Center, and
Cricket/Multi-use Sports Field
4. NATURE INVESTMENT A variety of improvements for both nature protection and
nature access
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“BIG MOVE” OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION SITE CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTED CONSIDERATIONS
New Neighborhood
Park(s)
Strive for minimum 3+
acre size where possible
to provide opportunities
for social gathering, play
and active recreation
[Existing neighborhood
parks include large
(varying between 4 acres
and 13 acres in size) or
small (typically less than 3
acres) providing a range
of passive and active
recreation opportunities
for surrounding
neighborhoods.]
Consider minimum design
standards to include play
area, open lawn,
benches/seating, shade,
picnic /tables and sports
court/sports activity.
Geographically located
to provide 10-minute
walk access to
neighborhood parks
from underserved
areas
Large enough to meet
site goals, serve nearby
neighbors with a
variety of uses, and
help achieve City’s
park land standards
May include school
JUAs or school joint
use parks if these
include public access
to play areas, sports
courts, and other rec
options in addition to
sports fields
May be difficult or expensive
to acquire in targeted
locations given limited land
availability
DESCRIPTION SITE CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTED CONSIDERATIONS
Park Enhancement Wide variety of small and
large moves system-wide
to be completed at
several key sites and
under-performing areas
Increase the diversity of
recreation opportunities
Create a uniquely
Cupertino character for
each park with site
themes, special elements,
art, color and material
palettes
Can be developed
within existing park
areas that are not
ecologically sensitive
Should consider
natural/topographical
aspects of site,
neighborhood
character, site history
and desires/
demographic
characteristics of
service area to
promote unique park
character
Locations dispersed
throughout City and
interconnected
through inviting
walking biking routes,
or ideally through
green space or
greenways
Types of amenities and
facilities will vary, include but
not limited to: fitness
opportunities, nature play,
universal/inclusive play, water
play, amphitheater,
hookups/area to support
neighborhood programming
and events (such as
movies/concerts in the park,
yoga), basketball courts (full
or half court), pickleball,
badminton, tai chi court,
outdoor table tennis,
pickleball, bocce, social hubs
and shaded seating/
gathering spaces. May include
challenge elements such as
zip lines and climbing spires,
bike skills course / pump
track, skate park, parkour
(obstacle course)
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DESCRIPTION SITE CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTED CONSIDERATIONS
MAJOR FACILITIES
Aquatic Facility Year-round swimming
facility designed for a full
aquatic program (such as
recreation, instructional
swimming, aquatic
exercise and lap
swimming).
Outdoors or indoors if
combined with another
facility
Revenue generation
options include
concessions, all-purpose
space for party rentals,
ample deck space or
lawn, and lighting;
potential rentable
cabanas and private
dressing rooms
2.5-3 acres needed
In community park,
special use site or
suitable large
neighborhood park
Sufficient parking
available
Access via arterial or
collector street and
transit desirable
Ideally connected to
other sites via off-
street trail
Could be co-located
with another identified
proposed or existing
facility
Will require annual operating
funding from the City budget,
even if it is designed to
minimize net operating cost.
Existing facilities (Blackberry
Farm, Sports Center) are not
recommended for expanded
operations
Potential for public/private
partnership
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DESCRIPTION SITE CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTED CONSIDERATIONS
Performing/Fine Arts
Center
Indoor or indoor/outdoor
venue to support programs
and participation in
cultural and performing
arts, literary arts, fine arts
and media.
Scale and amount of
programmable space will
depend on partners
involved and target size for
audiences (black
box/flexible performance
space to mid-size theater
and stage for larger
performances of 300-
1,000)
Potential considerations
for revenue generation
include studio rooms,
recording studio, dance
floors, kiln/crafts room,
reservable multi-use
banquet room, art display
space, coffee shop/café
In community park,
special use site, or a
joint use facility
Sufficient parking
available
Access via arterial or
collector street and
proximity to transit
recommended
In a centralized or
easily accessible
location
Could be provided by
adding onto an existing
building, designing a
new building at a site
that already has
classrooms/recreation
programs/other
spaces, or constructing
a standalone facility
Program needs need further
definition
Potential equity partners
should be identified and
involved in defining facility
needs
Evaluate potential for joint-
use facility
Could include technology
center/incubator space as a
hub for creative endeavors
Could include teen space
This facility may allow
Cupertino to remove or
repurpose the older stand-
alone ceramics building at
Wilson
Technology Center/
Incubator Hub/Maker
Space
Indoor facility to support
STEM, STEAM and
incubator programs for
youth, teens, and adults
Includes classrooms,
computer labs; maker
spaces could include
recording studio,
graphics/computer
animation studio, industrial
shop, tool library, 3D
printers, CNC (computer
numeric control) machines,
laser cutters
Needs indoor or
indoor/outdoor space for
programs
Could include meeting or
event space
Centrally located
Nearby transit access
desirable
Wifi or high-speed
internet
Sound attenuation for
maker space (noise
reduction)
Siting should take into
account existing teen
room at Library (either
partner or seek
different area)
Adjacent outdoor work
“yard” desirable
Electrical outlets and
power including 220v
Could be combined with a
gymnasium/ recreation
center
Could be combined with
performing/fine arts center
Could be combined with a
relocated teen center
Local foundations or tech
companies may be potential
partners or sponsors; could
be a public-private
partnership
Could be tested as a joint-use
pilot project with FUHSD to
serve as an innovative teen
center
Could be a joint-use with De
Anza
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capacity Could explore repurposed
commercial or industrial
building
DESCRIPTION SITE CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTED CONSIDERATIONS
Gymnasium/Recreation
Center
At minimum should include
indoor multi-use sport
courts for basketball,
pickleball, badminton,
volleyball, etc. Should
include locker rooms,
storage, office space, and
may include fitness center,
dance/yoga studio, and
classrooms.
If built as a larger
recreation center, it would
include gymnasium space
(see above) as well as
multi-purpose rooms,
childcare rooms/preschool,
event space, and a range
of meeting and
programming rooms
Needs indoor/outdoor
space for programs
Centrally located
Transit accessible
desirable
Minimum 12,000 -
16,000 sf for
gymnasium and
associated space
At least 40,000-
60,000+ sf for
recreation center (not
including parking or
grounds)
Community park, large
neighborhood park, or
special use site
Could consider school
or other partnerships
Could be combined with a
technology center/incubator
hub/maker space, or an
aquatics facility
Is not recommended to be
built as a stand-alone gym
facility; should be built as a
larger recreation center, or
could be associated with the
Sports Center
This facility may allow
Cupertino to repurpose the
older stand-alone building
used for gymnastics and co-
sponsored clubs at Monta
Vista Park
Senior Center
(expansion of services)
Additional classrooms,
fitness/wellness/active
recreation space and
multi-purpose rooms
Trends favor supporting
uses for older adults and
seniors in a multi-purpose,
multi-generational
recreation facility, but
space could be
accommodated at existing
senior center or at other
new or expanded facilities
Expansion of existing
center which is
centrally located is an
option, & is transit
accessible (parking and
access improvements
would be needed)
Availability of
convenient nearby
parking
Transit proximity
desirable
Vehicle access from a
collector or arterial
street
Existing Senior Center parking
and circulation could be
revisited to aid in bus/shuttle
load/unloading
Since Senior Center visitors
have access to the nearby
Sports Center, on-site fitness,
wellness and activity space at
the Senior Center could target
fragile and frail seniors, while
Sports Center facilities could
support more active, higher
impact uses
Expanded senior or multi-age
programming can be initiated
at other venues
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DESCRIPTION SITE CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTED CONSIDERATIONS
Relocated Teen Center Range of spaces that
provide social and activity-
based activities including
but not limited to
classrooms, computer lab
rooms, maker spaces,
active use and challenge
spaces, social gathering
areas and other specialized
activities depending on
programming
Trends favor incorporating
teen space in a multi-use,
multi-generational facility
or school site rather than a
stand-alone site
Centrally located is
recommended or near
schools, library or
other draw, including
coffee shops/
restaurants
Nearby transit access
desirable
Wifi or high-speed
internet
Siting should take into
account existing teen
room at Library (either
partner or seek
different area)
Could be combined with a
gymnasium/ recreation
center
Could be combined with
performing/fine arts center
Could be combined with a
technology/incubator/maker
space
Local foundations or tech
companies may be potential
partners or sponsors; could
be a public-private
partnership
Could be tested as a joint-use
pilot project with FUHSD to
serve as an innovative teen
center
Could explore repurposed
commercial or industrial
building
Cricket / Multi-use
Sports Field
A community-oriented
flexible use or multi-use
sports field that supports
cricket for all ages plus
other programmed uses
May consider a youth-sized
field if space is a limitation
May consider dedicated
cricket field if space is
available
Sun exposure
Transit accessible
desirable
On arterial/collector
desirable
66 ft x 10 ft pitch
surrounded by level
turf area; consider at
maximum 390 x 420 ft
diameter
Parking for 25-40 cars
to support community
use and game; if just a
practice field, then less
parking would be
needed
Community park, large
neighborhood park,
special use site, school
Library Field location is youth-
sized and has seasonal
outdoor volleyball overlay
Public Works developed
recommendations for an
international caliber cricket
field and potential location
but no discussion of other
sizes or means to address the
impacts to existing uses that
would be displaced
City should not consider
international scale (ICC) field
unless completed in
partnership and located in
non-City park to avoid placing
regional scale facility in
neighborhood or community
park
A smaller than ICC-sized field
and/or a batting cage could
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partnership, County
park partnership
potentially be accommodated
in a variety of locations
including in City parks;
partnerships with schools,
neighboring cities or the
County could also be
considered/ pursued
DESCRIPTION SITE CRITERIA HIGHLIGHTED CONSIDERATIONS
Nature Investment
Wide variety of moves,
some small and some large
to provide improved access
to nature
Nature protection options
include but are not limited
to riparian corridor
protection/ enhancement,
natural area restoration,
invasive species removal,
bank stabilization and
improving water quality
and flood capacity.
Nature access options
include but are not limited
to community gardens and
agriculture, orchards, bee
hives, bird baths and
houses, pollinator
gardens/paths, turf
reduction/replacement
with native plantings, etc.
Key riparian corridors /
greenbelts including
Stevens Creek and
segments of Regnart,
Calabazas and
Saratoga Creeks as
well as Junipero Serra
Channel. Coordinate
opportunities with trail
development plans
and appropriate public
access
Existing orchards
Areas with unique
topography, tree
canopy and natural
features (to maximize
and protect these)
Nature access
elements would need
sun exposure (5+
hours/day);
geographically
dispersed; potable
water access needed
for gardens, orchard
and birds and bee
hives
The opportunities for both
nature protection and access
are greater along those
sections that connect to and
through City parks – from
Jollyman to City Hall to Wilson
and Creekside Parks – and
where continuous sections of
habitat are more likely to be
achieved and City property
can be best leveraged
Potential for partnerships
(churches, schools, etc.) along
pollinator pathways,
greenbelts or adjacent to
other natural areas to
increase contiguous areas/
natural resource value
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CITY PARK OPPORTUNITY SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Larger Park
Sites
On
arterial/
collector
street
Centralized
or easily
accessible
location
Parking Under-
utilized
space
or
building
Notes/Comments “Big Move”
Compatibility
Memorial
Park
Yes Both Several
parking lots
and on-street
parking; City
has
agreement
with De Anza
College for
parking to
support
events (must
be scheduled
around
school
events).
Additional
parking will
likely be
needed
depending on
what is built
Yes Existing large events
location with
additional space/
improvements
anticipated to support
events/outdoor
performances
Could also be site for
new universal play
area
Aquatic Facility,
Performing/Fine
Arts Center,
Gymnasium/Recr
eation Center,
Senior Center
(expansion of
services), Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
Jollyman
Park
Yes Both Parking lot
off S. Stelling
Road, parallel
parking on De
Foe Drive and
angled
parking on
Dumas Drive
& Tuscany
Place edges;
street
parking;
additional
parking may
be needed
depending on
what is built
Yes Could also be site for
new universal play
area
Aquatic Facility,
Gymnasium/Recr
eation Center,
Cricket, Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
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Larger Park
Sites
On
arterial/
collector
street
Centralized
or easily
accessible
location
Parking Under-
utilized
space
or
building
Notes/Comments “Big Move”
Compatibility
Creekside
Park
Yes Accessible Central
parking lot;
depending on
what is built,
additional
parking may
be needed
Yes Aquatic Facility,
Gymnasium/Recr
eation Center,
Relocated Teen
Center, Cricket,
Park Enhance-
ment, Nature
Investment
Civic
Center/
Library
1 block
from De
Anza
Blvd.
arterial;
access
via
neighbor
hood
con-
nector
streets
Rodri-
gues
Ave. and
Pacifica
Dr.
Both Existing
parking lots
are
frequently at
capacity;
recent
master
planning
identified
structured
parking as a
potential
need/
solution; any
additional
features in
the complex
will require
parking
Yes Existing events
location
Performing/Fine
Arts Center,
Technology
Center/Incubator
Hub/Maker
Space, Relocated
Teen Center,
Nature
Investment
Wilson
Park
No
(access
via South
Portal
Ave. is a
neighbor
hood
connect-
or)
Central No lot, but
angled
parking on
Parkside Lane
and Rodri-
gues Avenue;
street parking
along S.
Portal
Avenue and
Wintergreen
Drive;
improve-
ments on
east side of
park may
require
Yes Existing ceramics
building will even-
tually need replacing
or more expensive
repairs than its
worth; use could be
moved to other
location or building;
existing play areas
surrounded by large
open lawn space on
east side of site – this
area could accom-
modate additional
use or better use of
existing space but
location in residential
Aquatics,
Gymnasium/Recr
eation Center,
Cricket, Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
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Larger Park
Sites
On
arterial/
collector
street
Centralized
or easily
accessible
location
Parking Under-
utilized
space
or
building
Notes/Comments “Big Move”
Compatibility
additional
parking
area needs to be
consideration
Stevens
Creek
Corridor
Yes/No Portions
accessible;
use
restricted
in places
Parking lots
at McClellan
Ranch,
Blackberry
Farm Park,
and Black-
berry Farm
Golf Course
Yes Nature/rural
preserve character
does not align with
expanded active
recreation
Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
Portal Park No No
(but VTA
bus service
on Stevens
Creek Blvd.
2 blocks
away)
Limited street
parking
Yes Underutilized
building and lawn
area; lack of parking
and poor sight lines
into park limit
programming and
require additional
staffing to use
Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
Monta
Vista Park
Yes No
(but VTA
bus service
nearby on
Foothill
Blvd. at
Stevens
Creek Blvd.
2 blocks
away)
Parking lot
and street
parking
Yes Repurposed buildings
have limited
functionality in
comparison to new
facility; a new
gymnasium/recrea-
tion center could
better accommodate
programming; cost of
maintaining versus
functionality of the
space at some point
will not balance out
the costs - site use
could be
reconsidered
Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
Linda Vista
Park
No No
(Neighbor-
hood)
Parking lot;
additional
parking is
challenging
due to
topography.
Yes Large open lawn
area, relatively level
portions could
accommodate
additional use;
location is a limiting
consideration
Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
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Larger Park
Sites
On
arterial/
collector
street
Centralized
or easily
accessible
location
Parking Under-
utilized
space
or
building
Notes/Comments “Big Move”
Compatibility
Hoover
Park
No No
(Neighbor-
hood)
Angled
parking on
Leeds Avenue
and Donegal
Drive edges,
street parking
Yes Multi-use fields host
predominantly
soccer but otherwise
limited activity in the
park; location is a
limiting
consideration
Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
Varian
Park
No No
(Neighbor-
hood)
Small parking
lot and street
parking
Yes Large open lawn
area, relatively level
could accommodate
additional use;
location is a limiting
consideration
Park
Enhancement,
Nature
Investment
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PARK SERVICE AND ACCESS February 2018
At the City’s request, the Master Plan team has developed a series of maps for the Park & Recreation
System Master Plan (Master Plan) to evaluate nearby park service. The first of these maps were
presented as part of the Geographic Analysis at the August 2017 Park & Recreation Commission
Meeting. These were revised as part of the Opportunities Analysis and presented to the Park &
Recreation Commission and City Council in September meetings.
The early maps raised two questions:
1. What type of park or facility should all residents in Cupertino have access to within a ½ mile of
their home?
2. Are there any minimum requirements or expectations for the quality of those parks (e.g., size,
types of facilities, recreation opportunities, availability/hours open)?
The answers to these questions have significant implications for the City’s park and recreation system.
They should be considered in the context of other important potential investments in City parks.
CUPERTINO POLICIES AND GOALS
The City of Cupertino strives to provide quality parks for all City residents. Regarding park access, two
policies are noteworthy:
As noted in the Cupertino General Plan Policy RPC-2.4, the City of Cupertino strives to
ensure that all residents have “access within a ½ mile walk of a neighborhood park or a
community park with neighborhood facilities.”
In October 2017, Mayor Vaidhyanathan joined 134 of the nation’s mayors in launching a
“10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign in conjunction with the National Recreation and
Park Association, Trust for Public Land, and Urban Land Institute.
Both policies emphasize providing parks within ½ mile (approximately a 10-minute walk). However, the
10-minute walk campaign focuses on access to any park or green space, while the City’s General Plan
policy emphasizes neighborhood-serving features or facilities. The General Plan does not define what is
meant by “neighborhood park” and “neighborhood facilities.”
NEW ANALYSIS MAPS
To determine what these policies mean for proposed park acquisition and investment, four new analysis
maps are presented here (Maps 2-5), along with an initial base map for context (Map 1). Each analysis
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map uses ArcGIS Network Analyst Extension1 to illustrate areas within ½ mile (10-minute walk) walking
distance to parks.
The maps highlight unserved areas zoned for residential uses. They divide residential uses into three
categories to reflect different population densities:
Single Family Residential (R1), Single Family Residential Cluster (R1C), and Residential Duplex
(R2), which allows for residential uses with densities up to 10 dwelling units per acre.
Multiple Family Residential (R3) and Mixed Use Planned Development (P), which allows for
residential uses with densities up to 20 or more dwelling units per acre.
Residential Hillside (RHS) and Agricultural Hillside, where residential densities can range
from 0.1 to 2 dwelling units per acre.
Map 1: Existing Parks, Open Space and Recreation Resources
Map 1 presents City park land in the larger context of public parks, open space, trails and schools in and
near the City of Cupertino. The map also identifies key recreation facilities provided by the City of
Cupertino.
Map 2: Access to Parks within a 10-minute Walk
Map 2 illustrates areas served with a ½-mile of all publicly-accessible, designated parks, open space and
trails, including school sport fields used as recreation space as per a joint use agreements (JUA) between
the City and Cupertino Union School District. This includes City and County parks and open space,
District sites such as Rancho Rinconada and the SCVWD Percolation Pond, and privately-owned parks
that provide public access, such as Main Street Park, Cali Mill Plaza, etc. Sites that count towards
providing access are named on the map.
Map 2 does not include privately-owned and operated parks and recreation facilities, such as Deep Cliff
Golf Course and YMCA, schools without joint use agreements, and parks and recreation resources
outside the city limits.
Map 3: Access to Neighborhood-Serving Parks within a 10-minute Walk
Map 3 focuses on neighborhood-serving parks that provide access to a minimum set of recreation
features. Specifically, the map shows ½-mile access to all neighborhood parks in the City designed to
serve surrounding residents with at least three recreation uses.
Qualifying sites must be:
1) City-owned or designated for public access;
2) Neighborhood parks or other types of park that meet neighborhood needs;
3) Open year-round and accessible during regular park hours;
4) Located in the City;
1ArcGIS Network Analyst provides network-based spatial analysis tools. It uses a configurable transportation network data
model, allowing organizations to accurately represent their unique network requirements (e.g.: determining areas around the
parks that fall within a specified distance from the parks along the road network rather than using a simple one-mile buffer
around the parks without taking the mode of travel into consideration).
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5) Not designed to provide County-wide or regional service; and
6) Able to provide a minimum of three unrestricted, self-directed recreation uses.
For this final criterion, “unrestricted” uses means that no permit, reservation or membership is required
to participate. “Self-directed uses” means that the facilities are available for drop-in participation and
do not require advance scheduling nor staff leadership (as do events, programs or classes). Examples of
park elements that support self-directed uses include seating, playgrounds, looped walking paths, drop-
in tennis courts, drop-in basketball courts, picnicking, turf areas for play, and similar amenities that can
be freely enjoyed and serve casual daily neighborhood use.
Based on these criteria, this map excludes trail corridors, County parks and regional open space, private
park and recreation facilities, and several specialized or small City parks. It also excludes schools with
and without joint use agreements, and parks and recreation resources outside the city limits.
Note: Map 3 also excludes Rancho Rinconada, which is managed by its Park & Recreation District for
local use. That makes is easier to see where District residents are served by City parks as well as that
site.
Map 4: Park Service (Accessible Acreage) within a 10-minute Walk
Map 4 is similar to Map 2 in terms of the park access areas shown. In addition, Map 4 illustrates where
there are disparities in the amount of park acreage available and the density of the residential areas
served. The map is shaded to show residents with access to different amounts of acreage associated
with parks, open space, trails and recreation areas within a ½ mile:
No access (0 acres of park land available)
0.3 to 1 acres
1.1 to 3 acres
3.1 to 5 acres
5.1 to 10 acres
11 to 15 acres
20 + acres
Because of overlapping service areas, some areas have access to more acreage than indicated. The
purpose of the map is to highlight residents that do not have access to at least 3 acres of park land.
Three acres is enough space to provide a play area, open lawn, seating/picnic areas, and one or more
small sports courts or other facilities to support traditional neighborhood park uses.
Map 5: Park Service (Accessible Neighborhood-Serving Park Acreage) within a 10-minute Walk
Map 5 is similar to Map 4, but focuses on neighborhood park access areas. This map illustrates where
there are disparities in the amount of neighborhood-serving park acreage available and the density of
the residential areas served. Similar to Map 4, the map is shaded to show areas where residents have
access to different amounts of park acreage.
POTENTIAL POLICY DIRECTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Map findings will be discussed with the City Council and Park & Recreation Commission at the February
Special Meeting. Based on the discussion to date, the following directions should be considered:
1. What type of park space should all residents in Cupertino have access to within a ½ mile of their
home?
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Potential Policy Directions for Discussion:
General Plan Policy RPC-2.4 should be clarified to interpret “neighborhood park or community
park with neighborhood facilities” as any publicly accessible park, green space, trail or joint use
recreation area located in the City that is accessible to nearby residential areas.
Very low-density hillside residential areas, which are shown differently on the map, should be
considered differently in relation to the 1/2-mile policy because residents in these areas
typically have private yard space and are located near hillside open space.
2. Are there any minimum requirements or expectations for quality of parks that meet the
requirements of General Plan Policy RPC-2.4 (e.g., size, types of facilities, recreation
opportunities, availability/hours open)? What is the definition of neighborhood facilities?
Map 2 shows the most comprehensive approach for addressing the current policy, which is
proposed for endorsement. Map 3 illustrates areas that do not have high-quality neighborhood
parks and/or “neighborhood facilities” in parks. This notes a need to provide guidelines for the
provision of “neighborhood parks” and “neighborhood facilities” that could be added to other
types of parks through development, renovation and/or partnership.
Potential Policy Directions for Discussion:
The City should define park land requirements to meet General Plan policies (as noted in
#1 above).
The City should also define neighborhood park design guidelines that identify required,
desired and/or appropriate types of recreation amenities and facilities in neighborhood
parks, as well as targeted site size, access considerations, site characteristics and
programming options. Additional guidelines should define what could count as
“neighborhood facilities” provided in community parks or parks of other types to
improve services for nearby neighbors.
These park design guidelines should guide new park acquisition, renovation,
dedications/donations, as well as joint-use and partnership opportunities to address
gaps. These guidelines are not intended to be adopted as policies for minimum park
land requirements.
Additional recommendations in the Master Plan should identify options for meeting
neighborhood needs where quality park land cannot be provided.
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CalabazasPark
WestwoodOaks Park
MurdockPark
RainbowPark SaratogaCreek Park
MaywoodPark
JennyStrandPark
JohnMisePark
GrantPark
OrtegaPark
SerraPark
RaynorPark
SARATOGA
SAN JOSE
SUNNYVALE
LOS ALTOS
SANTA
CLARA
Stevens
Creek
Reservoir
SAN JOSE
Homestead Rd
Lawrence ExpwyStelling RdStevens Creek Blvd
McClellan Rd
Bubb RdS
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Rainbow Dr
Prospect Rd
Blackberry Farm Park
MemorialPark
Kennedy MiddleSchool
CreeksidePark
Hyde MiddleSchool
LindaVistaPark
Blackberry FarmGolf Course
CollinsElementary
EatonElementary
FariaElementary
Varian Park
LincolnElementary
RegnartElementary
Jollyman Park
WilsonPark
Hoover Park
Garden GateElementary
Stevens CreekElementary
PortalPark
StocklmeirRanch
LibraryField
Sports Center
Three OaksPark
Monta Vista RecreationCenter & Park
McClellanRanch West
SomersetPark
Franco Park
Mary AveDog ParkCanyonOakPark
LittleRanchoPark
SterlingBarnhartPark
Community Hall
De AnzaCollege
StevensCreekCounty Park
Fremont OlderOpen SpacePreservePicchetti RanchOpen SpacePreserve
RanchoSan AntonioCounty ParkRanchoSan AntonioOpen SpacePreserve
StevensCreekCounty Park
Deep CliGolf Course
CupertinoHigh School
HomesteadHigh School
LawsonMiddleSchool
MontaVistaHighSchoolMcClellanRanch Preserve RanchoRinconada
CivicPark CupertinoLibrary
Cali MillPlaza
SedgwickElementary
TownSquare
Main StreetPark
SCVWDPercolationPond
Cupertino CityCenter Park
City Hall
LynbrookHigh School
MillerMiddleSchool
CupertinoMiddleSchool
ArchbishopMitty HighSchool
West ValleyElementary
NimitzElementary
DilworthElementaryMeyerholzElementary Murdock-PortalElementary
De VargasElementary
EisenhowerElementary
StocklmeirElementary Calabazas CreekSaratoga CreekRodeo CreekPermanente CreekPr
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Swiss Creek Heney CreeksSunnyvale East ChannelMontebello Creek CreekSaratogaRegnart CreekStevens CreekRecreation Centers/Fields
Recreation Centers/Facilities
Other Facilities
Parks & Recreation
System Master Plan
Base Map Features
Cupertino City Boundary
Cupertino Sphere of Inuence *
Railroad
Creeks and Channels
Water Bodies
Note: * per Local Agency Formation Commission
February 2018
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.50.125
Miles
Sources: City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County, 2017.
Schools and Colleges
Golf Course
Other Recreation Resources
Local Parks Open to Public
County Parks & Regional Open Space Preserves
Shared-Use Paths
Cupertino Parks and Trails
Community Parks
Large Neighborhood Parks
Small Neighborhood Parks
Special Use Sites
School Fields Managed by City
Map 1:
Existing Parks, Open Space and
Recreation Resources
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SARATOGA
SAN JOSE
SUNNYVALE
LOS ALTOS
SANTA
CLARA
Stevens
Creek
Reservoir
SAN JOSE
Homestead Rd
Lawrence ExpwyStelling RdStevens Creek Blvd
McClellan Rd
Bubb RdS
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Pierce RdSaratoga Sunnyvale RdSunnyvale Saratoga RdDe Anza BlvdQuito RdBlaney AveWolfe RdMiller AveBollinger Rd
Prospect Rd
Blackberry Farm Park
MemorialPark
Kennedy MiddleSchool
CreeksidePark
Hyde MiddleSchool
LindaVistaPark
Blackberry FarmGolf Course
CollinsElementary
EatonElementary
FariaElementary
Varian Park
LincolnElementary
RegnartElementary
Jollyman Park
WilsonPark
Hoover Park
Garden GateElementary
Stevens CreekElementary
PortalPark
StocklmeirRanch
Sports Center
Three OaksPark
Monta Vista RecreationCenter & Park
McClellanRanch West
SomersetPark
Franco Park
Mary AveDog ParkCanyonOakPark
LittleRanchoPark
SterlingBarnhartPark
Civic Center
StevensCreekCounty Park
Fremont OlderOpen SpacePreservePicchetti RanchOpen SpacePreserve
RanchoSan AntonioCounty ParkRanchoSan AntonioOpen SpacePreserve
StevensCreekCounty Park
HomesteadHigh School
McClellanRanch Preserve RanchoRinconada
CivicPark
Cali MillPlaza
TownSquare
Main StreetPark
SCVWDPercolationPond
Cupertino CityCenter Park Calabazas CreekSaratoga CreekRodeo CreekPermanente CreekPr
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Junipero Serra Channel
Swiss Creek Heney CreeksSunnyvale East ChannelMontebello Creek CreekSaratogaRegnart CreekStevens CreekDeep CliGolf Course
Recreation Centers/Fields
Recreation Centers/Facilities
Other Facilities
Base Map Features
Cupertino City Boundary
Cupertino Sphere of Inuence *
Railroad
Creeks and Channels
Water Bodies
Schools and Colleges
Golf Course
Other Recreation Resources
Local Parks Open to Public
County Parks & Regional Open Space Preserves
Shared-Use Paths
Cupertino Parks and Trails
Community Parks
Large Neighborhood Parks
Small Neighborhood Parks
Special Use Sites
School Fields Managed by City
Residential Zoning
Mixed-Use Development / Multi-Family Residential
Single Family Residential / Duplex
Residential Hillside / Agricultural Residential
Parks & Recreation
System Master Plan
Note: * per Local Agency Formation Commission
February 2018
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.50.125
Miles
Sources: City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County, 2017.
Map 2:
Access to All Public Parks
within a 10-Minute Walk
Access to Parks in Cupertino
Within 10-Minute Walking Distance
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SARATOGA
SAN JOSE
SUNNYVALE
LOS ALTOS
SANTA
CLARA
Stevens
Creek
Reservoir
SAN JOSE
Homestead Rd
Lawrence ExpwyStelling RdStevens Creek Blvd
McClellan Rd
Bubb RdS
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Pierce RdSaratoga Sunnyvale RdSunnyvale Saratoga RdDe Anza BlvdQuito RdBlaney AveWolfe RdMiller AveBollinger Rd
Prospect Rd
Blackberry Farm Park
MemorialPark
Kennedy MiddleSchool
CreeksidePark
Hyde MiddleSchool
LindaVistaPark
CollinsElementary
EatonElementary
FariaElementary
Varian Park
LincolnElementary
RegnartElementary
Jollyman Park
WilsonPark
Hoover Park
Garden GateElementary
Stevens CreekElementary
PortalPark
Three OaksPark
Monta Vista RecreationCenter & Park
SomersetPark
Franco Park
SterlingBarnhartPark
RanchoRinconada
Main StreetPark
SCVWDPercolationPond
CivicPark Civic Center Calabazas CreekSaratoga CreekRodeo CreekPermanente CreekPr
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Junipero Serra Channel
Swiss Creek Heney CreeksSunnyvale East ChannelMontebello Creek CreekSaratogaRegnart CreekStevens CreekRecreation Centers/Fields
Recreation Centers/Facilities
Other Facilities
Base Map Features
Cupertino City Boundary
Cupertino Sphere of Inuence *
Railroad
Creeks and Channels
Water Bodies
Schools and Colleges
Golf Course
Other Recreation Resources
Local Parks Open to Public
County Parks & Regional Open Space Preserves
Shared-Use Paths
Cupertino Parks and Trails
Community Parks
Large Neighborhood Parks
Small Neighborhood Parks
Special Use Sites
School Fields Managed by City
Residential Zoning
Mixed-Use Development / Multi-Family Residential
Single Family Residential / Duplex
Residential Hillside / Agricultural Residential
Parks & Recreation
System Master Plan
Note: * per Local Agency Formation Commission
February 2018
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.50.125
Miles
Sources: City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County, 2017.
Map 3:
Access to
Neighborhood-Serving Parks
within a 10-minute Walk
Access to Parks in Cupertino
Within 10-Minute Walking Distance
27
SARATOGA
SAN JOSE
SUNNYVALE
LOS ALTOS
SANTA
CLARA
Stevens
Creek
Reservoir
SAN JOSE
Homestead Rd
Lawrence ExpwyStelling RdStevens Creek Blvd
McClellan Rd
Bubb RdS
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Pierce RdSaratoga Sunnyvale RdSunnyvale Saratoga RdDe Anza BlvdQuito RdBlaney AveWolfe RdMiller AveBollinger Rd
Prospect Rd
Blackberry Farm Park
MemorialPark
Kennedy MiddleSchool
CreeksidePark
Hyde MiddleSchool
LindaVistaPark
Blackberry FarmGolf Course
CollinsElementary
EatonElementary
FariaElementary
Varian Park
LincolnElementary
RegnartElementary
Jollyman Park
WilsonPark
Hoover Park
Garden GateElementary
Stevens CreekElementary
PortalPark
StocklmeirRanch
Sports Center
Three OaksPark
Monta Vista RecreationCenter & Park
McClellanRanch West
SomersetPark
Franco Park
Mary AveDog ParkCanyonOakPark
LittleRanchoPark
SterlingBarnhartPark
StevensCreekCounty Park
Fremont OlderOpen SpacePreservePicchetti RanchOpen SpacePreserve
RanchoSan AntonioCounty ParkRanchoSan AntonioOpen SpacePreserve
StevensCreekCounty Park
McClellanRanch Preserve RanchoRinconada
CivicPark
Cali MillPlaza TownSquare
Main StreetPark
SCVWDPercolationPond
Cupertino CityCenter Park
City Hall
Civic Center Calabazas CreekSaratoga CreekRodeo CreekPermanente CreekPr
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Junipero Serra Channel
Swiss Creek Heney CreeksSunnyvale East ChannelMontebello Creek CreekSaratogaRegnart CreekStevens CreekRecreation Centers/Fields
Recreation Centers/Facilities
Other Facilities
Base Map Features
Cupertino City Boundary
Cupertino Sphere of Inuence *
Railroad
Creeks and Channels
Water Bodies
Schools and Colleges
Golf Course
Other Recreation Resources
Local Parks Open to Public
County Parks & Regional Open Space Preserves
Shared-Use Paths
Cupertino Parks and Trails
Community Parks
Large Neighborhood Parks
Small Neighborhood Parks
Special Use Sites
School Fields Managed by City
Residential Zoning
Mixed-Use Development / Multi-Family Residential
Single Family Residential / Duplex
Residential Hillside / Agricultural Residential
Parks & Recreation
System Master Plan
Note: * per Local Agency Formation Commission
February 2018
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.50.125
Miles
Sources: City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County, 2017.
Map 4:
Access to
All Public Park Acreage
within a 10-minute walk
Accessible Acreage
10-Minute Walking Distance
by Park Size in Acres
0.3 - 1.0
0
1.1 - 3.0
3.1 - 5.0
5.1 - 10
11 - 15
20+
28
SARATOGA
SAN JOSE
SUNNYVALE
LOS ALTOS
SANTA
CLARA
SAN JOSE
Homestead Rd
Lawrence ExpwyStelling RdStevens Creek Blvd
McClellan Rd
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Prospect Rd
Blackberry Farm Park
MemorialPark
CreeksidePark
LindaVistaPark
Varian Park
Jollyman Park
WilsonPark
Hoover Park
PortalPark
Three OaksPark
Monta Vista RecreationCenter & Park
SomersetPark
Franco Park
SterlingBarnhartPark
Main StreetPark
Civic Center Calabazas CreekSaratoga CreekRodeo CreekPermanente CreekPr
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Junipero Serra Channel
Swiss Creek Heney CreeksSunnyvale East ChannelMontebello Creek CreekSaratogaRegnart CreekStevens CreekDeep CliGolf Course
Recreation Centers/Fields
Recreation Centers/Facilities
Other Facilities
Base Map Features
Cupertino City Boundary
Cupertino Sphere of Inuence *
Railroad
Creeks and Channels
Water Bodies
Schools and Colleges
Golf Course
Other Recreation Resources
Local Parks Open to Public
County Parks & Regional Open Space Preserves
Shared-Use Paths
Cupertino Parks and Trails
Community Parks
Large Neighborhood Parks
Small Neighborhood Parks
Special Use Sites
School Fields Managed by City
Residential Zoning
Mixed-Use Development / Multi-Family Residential
Single Family Residential / Duplex
Residential Hillside / Agricultural Residential
Parks & Recreation
System Master Plan
Note: * per Local Agency Formation Commission
February 2018
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.50.125
Miles
Sources: City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County, 2017.
Map 5:
Access to Neighborhood-
Serving Park Acreage
within a 10-minute Walk
Accessible Acreage
10-Minute Walking Distance
by Park Size in Acres
0.3 - 1.0
0
1.1 - 3.0
3.1 - 5.0
5.1 - 10
11 - 15
20+
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Presented to City of CupertinoRecreation & Community ServicesNovember 6, 2017Steering Group MeetingCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDY,QWHUQDWLRQDO&ULFNHW*URXQG)HDVLELOLW\6WXG\December 20, 201730
Project Purpose•Identify required playing area, supporting facilities, spectator seating and accessibility to support International Cricket facility•Identify from City’s inventory of parks and schools the most suitable site(s), if any•Identify existing uses that would be displaced31
Melbourne Cricket GroundMelbourne, Victoria, Australia32
The OvalKennington, London, United Kingdom33
Eden GardensKolkata, West Bengal, India34
Central Broward Regional ParkLauderhill, Florida35
Fremont Cricket/Soccer FieldsFremont, CA36
November 6, 201717065_SizingStudy_large.inddCITY OF CUPERTINOCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDY390’420’540’450’CREEKSIDE PARKDISPLACED USESPROSCONS• PARKING AND CIRCULATION• NORTH-SOUTH FIELD ORIENTATION• FULL SIZE FIELD DOES NOT FIT• RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD• PARKING REDUCTION• 1.0 MILE FROM FREEWAY (HWY 280)December 20, 201737
November 6, 201717065_SizingStudy_large.inddCITY OF CUPERTINOCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDY390’420’540’450’JOLLYMAN PARKDISPLACED USESPROSCONS• PLAY AREAS• PARKING & CIRCULATION• BASKETBALL• FULL SIZE FIELD POSSIBLE• RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD• PARKING REDUCTION• LOSS OF PARK AMENITIES• EAST-WEST ORIENTATION• 1.2 MILES FROM FREEWAY (HWY 85)• DISRUPTS PARK CIRCULATIONDecember 20, 201738
November 6, 201717065_SizingStudy_large.inddCITY OF CUPERTINOCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDY390’420’540’450’WILSON PARKDISPLACED USESPROSCONS• BASEBALL FIELDS• RESTROOM/CONCESSION• PARK CIRCULATION• FULL SIZE FIELD POSSIBLE• SOME SEPARATION FROM RESIDENTIAL• EAST-WEST ORIENTATION• LOSS OF BASEBALL AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE• DISRUPTS PARK CIRCULATION• 1.0 MILE FROM FREEWAY (HWY 280)December 20, 201739
December 20, 201717065_SizingStudy_large.inddCITY OF CUPERTINOCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDY390’420’
540’450’PARKING LOT±450 spacesPLAYING AREASEATING±1,800 seatsAMENITIESCREEKSIDE PARKDISPLACED USESPROSCONS• PARKING AND CIRCULATION• PLAYGROUND• BASKETBALL COURT• SOCCER FIELDCalabazasCreek S.C.V.W.D.EasementFirstBaptistChurchMiller AvenueBus Stop• FULL SIZE FIELD POSSIBLE• EDGE BARRIER• RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD• NARROW ACCESS DRIVE • LOSS OF PARK AMENITIES• LESS THAN IDEAL FIELD ORIENTATIONCRICKET FIELDSPECTATOR SEATINGAMENITIESPARKING0 25’ 50’ 100’December 20, 201740
December 20, 201717065_SizingStudy_large.inddCITY OF CUPERTINOCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDY390’450’PARKING LOT±350 spacesPLAYING AREASEATING±1,200 seats420’540’AMENITIESJOLLYMAN PARKDISPLACED USESPROSCONS• PLAY AREAS• PARKING & CIRCULATION• BASKETBALL• FULL SIZE FIELD POSSIBLE• RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD• LOSS OF PARK AMENITIES• LESS THAN IDEAL FIELD ORIENTATION• LOSS OF MATURE TREESCRICKET FIELDSPECTATOR SEATINGAMENITIESPARKINGSouth Stelling RoadTuscany PlaceGood ShepherdChristian CommunityExisting Fieldto RemainState Property0 25’ 50’ 100’41
December 20, 201717065_SizingStudy_large.inddCITY OF CUPERTINOCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDY390’420’540’450’PARKING LOT±475 spacesPLAYING AREAAMENITIESSEATING±1,900 seatsWILSON PARKDISPLACED USESPROSCONS• BASEBALL FIELDS• RESTROOM/CONCESSION• PARK CIRCULATION• PLAY AREAS• FULL SIZE FIELD POSSIBLE• LESS THAN IDEAL FIELD ORIENTATION• TRAFFIC VOLUME IN NEIGHBORHOOD• RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD • LOSS OF PARK AMENITIESCRICKET FIELDSPECTATOR SEATINGAMENITIESPARKINGSouth Blaney AvenueS Portal Ave.Hall Ct.Wintergreen Dr.Rodrigues Ave.La Mar DriveRegnart Creek0 25’ 50’ 100’42
December 20, 201717065_Matrix.inddCITY OF CUPERTINOCRICKET FEASIBILITY STUDYFull Size Field?YesYesYesYesSpectator Capacity <2,000 <2,000 <2,000 <4,000Parking Capacity <500 <500 <500 <1,000Existing Parking Spaces 106 182 76 89Distance from Freeway 1 mi from HWY 280 1 mi from HWY 280 1.2 mi from HWY 85 0.6 mi from HWY 85Distance to Bus Route 0.1 mile 0.5 mile 0.5 mile 0.1 mileField Orientation Northeast-Southwest East-West Northwest-Southeast North-SouthService Road to ØCCOMMODATE4RAFÞCMed Low Med MedExisting Edge Barrier Yes No No YesAdjacent Land UsesSingle Res., Multi Res., Church, CreekSingle Res., Creek Single Res., ChurchSingle Res., City Parks, CreekDisplaced Uses:Soccer Field Yes No No N/ABaseball Field No Yes No N/ABasketball Court Yes No Yes N/APlayground Yes Yes Yes N/APathways Yes Yes Yes N/ABuildings No Yes No NoCreekside ParkCricket Feasibility Study - Sites Comparison MatrixCriteriaJollyman ParkWilson Park43
Blackberry Farm Golf Course
44
Cali Mill Plaza
45
Canyon Oak Park
46
Civic Center Plaza
47
Creekside Park
48
Franco Park
49
Hoover Park
50
Jollyman Park
51
Library Park
52
Linda Vista
53
Mary Ave Dog Park
54
McClellan Ranch Preserve
55
Memorial Park
56
Monta Vista Park
57
Portal Park
58
Quinlan Community Center
59
Somerset Square Park
60
Sterling Barnhart Park
61
Stocklmeir Ranch
62
Three Oaks Park
63
Varian Park
64
Wilson Park
65
Cupertino High School
66
Cupertino Middle School
67
De Anza College
68
Eaton Elementary School
69
Garden Gate Elementary School
70
Homestead High School
71
Hyde Middle School
72
J. F. Kennedy Middle School
73
L. P. Collins Elementary School
74
Lawson Middle School
75
Lincoln Elementary School
76
Monta Vista High School
77
Regnart Elementary School
78
Sedgwick Elementary School
79
Stevens Creek Elementary School
80
William Faria Elementary School
81
City AcreageBaseball/Softball FieldBasketball HoopCricket FieldSoccer FieldTennis CourtVolleyball CourtAmphitheaterCommunity GardenHorseshoe PitOpen Field/Lawn AreaPicnic AreaPlaygroundSwimming PoolWater PlayRecreation BuildingOther BuildingFood Prep/KitchenRestaurant/Food Serv.Natural AreaTrailBBQ GrillsConcessionsRestroomWiFiAdjacent to SchoolRentable FacilityReservable PicnicNotes
Memorial Park 22.1 •L •L •••••••••
6 tennis courts, 1 softball field, water features (inactive), community festival site. (Acreage includes 0.4 acre parcel at Senior
Center entry.)
Quinlan Community Center ₋•²•••••
Senior Center ₋•••••
Stevens Creek Corridor (SCC)Total acreage of site = 63.7 acres
Blackberry Farm Golf Course 16.4 •••••Municipal 9-hole golf course, restaurant, pro shop
Blackberry Farm Park 19.7 •••••••³••⁴••••••2 sand volleyball courts, 2 bocce courts, 2 pools, 2 horseshoe pits. Acreage includes west creek bank at Scenic Circle
McClellan Ranch Preserve 13.0 •••••••Environ. Education Center, historic buildings, 4-H, Audubon & nonprofits, wifi at EEC vicinity
McClellan Ranch West 3.1 •
Stocklmeir Ranch 5.1 •••Residence (closed), orange grove
Nathan Hall Tank House 0.3
22050 Stevens Crk Blvd 0.6 Parcel between golf course & Stocklmeir Ranch; former private residence
Other City property in SCC 0.4 ••
SCVWD trail property in SCC 2.6 ••Use agreement in place; Water District ownership
SCVWD creek property in SCC 2.5 ••Water District ownership; most of this is Stevens Creek within McClellan Ranch Preserve
Community Parks Subtotal 85.8 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 3 4 4 2 7 7 2 2 6 3 0 3 2
Creekside Park 13.0 •••••••••••3 soccer fields, 2 basketball hoops, backstop, Friday Farmers' Market, concession area inactive
Hoover Park 5.0 •••••2 Soccer Fields, 1 basketball hoop
Jollyman Park 11.2 ••••••••1 Baseball/Soccer Joint Use Field, 1 Soccer Field, Batting cage
Linda Vista Park 11.0 ••••••Water feature (inactive); par/exercise course
Monta Vista Park & Recreation Center 6.2 ••••••••2 softball fields, 2 tennis courts, batting cage, separate preschool and program buildings
Portal Park 3.8 •••••₁••••
Varian Park 6.3 ••••••2 tennis courts, apricot orchard, adjacent YMCA program building
Wilson Park 9.9 •••••••₁••••⁵Ceramic studio, 2 baseball fields, 1 soccer/baseball joint use field, batting cage
Large Neighborhood Parks Subtotal 66.4 3 3 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 8 8 8 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 7 2 6 0 2 2 2
Canyon Oak Park 0.6 •
Franco Park 0.6 ••
Little Rancho Park 0.3 •
Somerset Park 1.3 •••••1 basketball hoop. Adjacent to freeway & railroad. (PG&E land adds ~0.4 acres not included.)
Sterling Barnhart Park 0.5 ••Adjacent to Saratoga Creek Trail and creek
Three Oaks Park 3.1 ••••
Small Neighborhood Parks Subtotal 6.4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Civic Center
Civic Center Plaza 1.0 •0⁶•
Community Hall ₋•••••
Library Field 3.0 ••1 cricket field (youth only; overlay with seasonal outdoor volleyball)
Park & Facility Inventory Matrix
SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
COMMUNITY PARKS
Indoor Facilities
Trails/
Natural
AreasAthletic Facilities Outdoor Recreation Facilities Amenities Other
LARGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
SPECIAL USE SITES
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City AcreageBaseball/Softball FieldBasketball HoopCricket FieldSoccer FieldTennis CourtVolleyball CourtAmphitheaterCommunity GardenHorseshoe PitOpen Field/Lawn AreaPicnic AreaPlaygroundSwimming PoolWater PlayRecreation BuildingOther BuildingFood Prep/KitchenRestaurant/Food Serv.Natural AreaTrailBBQ GrillsConcessionsRestroomWiFiAdjacent to SchoolRentable FacilityReservable PicnicNotes
Indoor Facilities
Trails/
Natural
AreasAthletic Facilities Outdoor Recreation Facilities Amenities Other
Site
City Parks and Facilities
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Mary Avenue Dog Park 0.5
Cupertino Sports Center 6.2 •L •••••Fitness Center, Teen Center, indoor gym & racquetball, 18 tennis courts & 1 multi-purpose court
Special Use Parks Subtotal 10.7 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 2 0
TRAIL CORRIDORS
4.0 •Trail is approx. 0.4 miles; officially called the Mary Ave. to Homestead Rd. Trail
Creekside Park and Regnart Creek Trail 0.4 ••Acreage noted is the Water District parcel located on west side of Creekside Park
Saratoga Creek Trail 4.7 ••
Approx 0.45 miles maintained by City via joint use agreement; owned by County (~3.3 acres) and SCVWD (~1.4 acres). Trail
extends south of Bollinger in San Jose.
Stevens Creek Trail -••
Trail is approximately 1 mile, restrooms at Blackberry Farm Park & McClellan Ranch. Acreage included in Stevens Creek
Corridor above.
Trail Corridors Subtotal 9.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SCHOOL FIELDS (managed by city)
Collins Elementary School 2.5 •1 baseball field, cricket batting cages not managed by City
Eaton Elementary School 4.5 ••1 soccer/baseball joint use field
Faria Elementary School 4.2 ••1 soccer/baseball joint use field
Garden Gate Elementary School 2.9 •1 soccer field
Hyde Middle School 7.8 ••1 soccer field, 1 baseball/soccer joint use field, track not managed by city
Kennedy Middle School 13.3 •••1 baseball field, 1 soccer field, 2 baseball/soccer joint use fields, track not managed by city
Lincoln Elementary School 3.1 ••2 softball/soccer joint use fields
Regnart Elementary School 4.1 ••2 baseball/soccer joint use fields
Stevens Creek Elementary School 3.1 ••1 softball diamond 1 softball/soccer joint use field
School Fields Subtotal 45.5 8 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Total City Parks and Facilities 223.9 12 4 1 12 4 1 1 1 1 13 14 17 1 2 8 5 8 3 10 11 11 5 16 5 2 7 4
LOCAL PARKS & RECREATION RESOURCES
Cali Mill Plaza Park 1.0 0⁶•Use agreement in place
Civic Park [at Town Center Lane]0.5 •0⁶Private ownership; dedicated for public use
Cupertino City Center Park (& amphitheater)1.1 ••Private ownership; open to public; pool is private use only; site is not included in acreage subtotal
Main Street Park 0.75 •••0⁶2 chess/checker tables; nature play elements; use agreement in place; private ownership
Rancho Rinconada 1.5 •••••••Recreation & Park District; public facilities
SCVWD Percolation Pond 5.0 •Walking path around percolation pond; Water District ownership (signs saying open to public)
Town Square [at Main Street]0.7 •Use agreement in place; private ownership. (Size includes buildings; net avail. space is smaller.)
Subtotal Local Parks & Resources 9.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0
COUNTY PARKS & REGIONAL OPEN SPACE PRESERVES
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve*204.0 •••Extensive trails; approximately 739 acres for total site, including acreage outside of city
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Preserve*129.7 •••••••
Extensive trails, Deer Hollow Farm, 4 tennis courts, model airplane flying area; approximately 4,153 acres for total site,
including acreage outside of city
Stevens Creek County Park*79.0 ••••••
Extensive trails, boating access to reservoir (non-motorized), archery course & range; approximately 1,070 acres for total
site, including acreage outside of city
412.7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 0 3 0 0 0 1
422.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 4 3 4 3 0 4 1 0 1 1
L - Lighted court 2 - Playground at Quinlan Center for preschool program; other playgrounds available in adjacent Memorial Park 4 - Food service for outdoor dining available during swim season
1 - Building has a kitchenette 3 - Seasonal creek access 5 - Ceramic party rentals available 6 - Restaurant or café adjacent to site
* - only includes acreage within City limits
Total Other Recreation Resources
Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge & Trail
Other Recreation Resources
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