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Sunnyvale presents three concept plans for Las Palmas Park; timeline targets 2028 reopening
Summary
City staff and RRM Design Group presented three concept options for Las Palmas Park that prioritize pond and infrastructure replacement, ADA upgrades and new amenities; consultants report 599 survey responses and a timeline that aims for permits in early 2027 and reopening in mid-2028.
City of Sunnyvale staff and consultants presented three design concepts for the Las Palmas Park renovation during a community meeting, outlining common infrastructure repairs and a multi-stage timeline.
The project team — led by project manager Connie Fan and RRM Design Group lead Julian Simeone — emphasized pond replacement, irrigation and ADA improvements as work common to all options, and said the project is intended to preserve natural grass rather than install synthetic turf. "We also had 599 survey responses," Simeone said, noting that public input informed the three concepts and that a park pop-up and a second survey will gather further feedback.
Why it matters: The plan sets a community-driven process for a widely used neighborhood park. The consultants said the schedule calls for two refined concepts in early 2026, permitting and approvals in early 2027 and a construction period targeting reopening in mid-2028, subject to council approvals, permitting and budgeting.
Key details: All three options include replacing the ornamental pond to fix leaks and upgrade water treatment systems; full irrigation-system replacement; improvements to pathways, parking striping and ADA access; replacement of worn backstops and dugouts; and repairs to the recreation building and restroom upgrades. Option A focuses on renovating existing infrastructure and adding a meditation garden; Option B adds amenities such as a splash pad, pump track and a prefabricated restroom on the eastern side; Option C emphasizes sports lighting, a cricket pitch and an event terrace with seating and booking capacity.
On funding and next steps: Simeone said cost estimates for each option are underway and will be coordinated with city staff to prioritize spending. "The cost estimate is currently underway," he said. The team invited residents to a pop-up event at the park the week after next (12:00–2:00 at the recreation center) and asked attendees to complete the follow-up survey, which the presentation said will be open for three weeks.
Background: Project manager Connie Fan said the proposed recommendations draw on the city's athletic facilities needs assessment. Bennett Chun, the city senior engineer, noted that the sports assessment was presented to the City Council on Jan. 28 and can be located in the council meeting records.
What’s next: The project team will use survey responses and the pop-up to refine two concept plans in early 2026, then present a final concept to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council before moving into construction documents and permitting.
