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Sunnyvale neighbors split over stadium lights, cricket pitch and new tennis courts at Las Palmas Park meeting
Summary
At a public meeting on the Las Palmas Park renovation, residents sharply debated two refined concept plans. Supporters emphasized more courts and nighttime access; opponents warned stadium lighting, cricket netting and added courts would change the park’s neighborhood character. Staff will take feedback into a final concept planned for Parks & Recreation Commission review in mid-2026.
Connie Fan, the project manager for the Las Palmas Park renovation, opened the community meeting and said the city and consultant RRM Design Group would present two refined concept plans and run a live survey.
At the center of the meeting was a clash over programing choices. Option one would add a cricket pitch with high protective netting, sports lighting, fitness stations and two tennis courts; option two would omit the cricket pitch and courts and instead add a prefabricated restroom and a water-play feature. Julian Simeoni of RRM Design Group said both options share pond and lawn repairs, ADA improvements, parking re-striping and recreation-building upgrades, and that the team aims to bring a recommended concept to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council in mid-2026 with a…
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