"“There's misinformation in the community that this is a dedicated cricket field. It's not. It's a multi-use field,” Mayor Larry Klein told San José Spotlight. “Right now there's a baseball diamond there, and what we're trying to do is create more active, open space so it can be used for soccer, volleyball, softball and cricket. We're trying to maximize the amount of usable space within the park.”"
"The city is exploring whether to redesign the 24.3-acre park to include a multi-use sports field, potential fencing and lighting upgrades. Residents who oppose the changes said fencing the space would restrict access and change the character of the park. City leaders are expected to discuss the plan at the May 20 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and conduct community outreach before a proposal goes to the City Council for consideration."
"The project doesn't have a finalized construction budget, according to a city staff report, as officials are still developing cost estimates for multiple design options. The city has approved about $1.1 million for the design and planning work so far. While nearby residents see Las Palmas Park as a neighborhood gathering space, the city classifies it as a community park intended to serve a broader population with multi-use amenities."
"The city is considering three redesign options for the park, including plans to create pickleball or tennis courts and reconfigure existing features, such as the pond and walking paths. Some proposals also include fencing around the sports field and adding lighting for extended use in the evening. Angie Hinson, who leads the Las Palmas Park Green and Serene group along with Protect Las Palmas Park, said the space already supports a wide range of activities without restrictions."
Residents near Las Palmas Park in Sunnyvale oppose proposed renovations they say could limit access to the open space they use daily. The city is considering redesigning the 24.3-acre park to add a multi-use sports field, upgrade lighting, and potentially install fencing. City leaders plan to review the concept at a May 20 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and conduct community outreach before any proposal goes to the City Council. The park currently includes a baseball diamond, and the city aims to maximize usable space for activities such as soccer, volleyball, softball, and cricket. The project has no finalized construction budget, though about $1.1 million has been approved for design and planning. The city is also evaluating options that include pickleball or tennis courts and reconfiguring the pond and walking paths.
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