Supplemental ReportsPRC Meeting
June 1, 2023
Desk Items
Item 3
Update on the community
input and conceptual design
progress of the Memorial Park
Specific Plan project.
(Phase 4) Memorial Park
Specific Plan – Survey
Questions for Round 2
Outreach
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
23 July 2021 - 23 February 2023
PROJECT NAME:
Memorial Park Specific Plan
ATTACHMENT A
SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Q1 Which features of Concept A do you like MOST? Select (3) three.
Enhanced Entry Event Lawn Event Plaza Relocated/Upgraded Restrooms Upgraded Amphitheater
Passive Garden Walk Picnic Area with Shade Group Picnic Area with Shade Relocated/Expanded Playground
Bike Traffic Garden Fitness Stations Table Games (e.g., ping pong, chess, etc.)Bocce Ball Court
Dedicated Pickleball Courts Dedicated Tennis Courts Quinlan Courtyard as Event Space
Expanded Multi-Use Path Network Bike Connections to City-wide Network Additional Parking Drop-off Area
Additional Trees Additional Cherry Trees Additional Planting Areas Trees (Existing)
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Q2 Which feature of Concept A do you like LEAST? Select (1) one.
Enhanced Entry Event Lawn Event Plaza Relocated/Upgraded Restrooms Upgraded Amphitheater
Passive Garden Walk Picnic Area with Shade Group Picnic Area with Shade Relocated/Expanded Playground
Bike Traffic Garden Fitness Stations Table Games (e.g., ping pong, chess, etc.)Bocce Ball Court
Dedicated Pickleball Courts Dedicated Tennis Courts Quinlan Courtyard as Event Space
Expanded Multi-Use Path Network Bike Connections to City-wide Network Additional Parking Drop-off Area
Additional Trees Additional Cherry Trees Additional Planting Areas Trees (Existing)
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Q3 Which features of Concept B do you like MOST? Select (3) three.
Enhanced Entry Educational Garden Zone Nature Playground Relocated/Upgraded Restrooms
Upgraded Amphitheater Event Plaza Event Lawn Passive Garden Walk Softball Field (Existing)
Group Picnic Area with Shade Picnic Area with Shade Dedicated Tennis Courts Dedicated Pickleball Courts
Quinlan Courtyard with Seating Expanded Multi-Use Path Network Bike Connections to City-wide Network
Additional Parking Drop-off Area Additional Trees Additional Cherry Trees Additional Planting Areas
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Q4 Which feature of Concept B do you like LEAST? Select (1) one.
Enhanced Entry Educational Garden Zone Nature Playground Relocated/Upgraded Restrooms
Upgraded Amphitheater Event Plaza Event Lawn Passive Garden Walk Softball Field (Existing)
Group Picnic Area with Shade Picnic Area with Shade Dedicated Tennis Courts Dedicated Pickleball Courts
Quinlan Courtyard with Seating Expanded Multi-Use Path Network Bike Connections to City-wide Network
Additional Parking Drop-off Area Additional Trees Additional Cherry Trees Additional Planting Areas
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Q5 Which features of Concept C do you like MOST? Select (3) three.
Enhanced Entry Senior Center Deck as component of Entry Plaza Event Lawn Picnic Area with Shade
Relocated/Upgraded Restrooms Interactive Cultural Exhibit Area Event Plaza Passive Garden Walk
Group Picnic Area with Shade Upgraded Playground Relocated/Expanded Amphitheater
Dual-use Tennis and Pickleball Courts Quinlan Courtyard as Plaza Expanded Multi-Use Path Network
Bike Connections to City-wide Network Additional Parking Drop-off Area Additional Trees
Additional Cherry Trees Additional Planting Areas Trees (Existing)
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Q6 Which feature of Concept C do you like LEAST? Select (1) one.
Enhanced Entry Senior Center Deck as component of Entry Plaza Event Lawn Picnic Area with Shade
Relocated/Upgraded Restrooms Interactive Cultural Exhibit Area Event Plaza Passive Garden Walk
Group Picnic Area with Shade Upgraded Playground Relocated/Expanded Amphitheater
Dual-use Tennis and Pickleball Courts Quinlan Courtyard as Plaza Expanded Multi-Use Path Network
Bike Connections to City-wide Network Additional Parking Drop-off Area Additional Trees
Additional Cherry Trees Additional Planting Areas Trees (Existing)
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Q7 What is your PREFERRED park concept? Select (1) one.
480 (49.2%)
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Concept A: Community Focus Concept B: Nature Focus Concept C: Civic Focus
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Q8 What do you like MOST about your preferred concept? Select (1) one.
120 (12.3%)
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It has recreation amenities I like It has play spaces and experiences I like
It has recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities It has recreation elements the community needs
It has the nature experience I’m interested in It offers desirable places to hang out and have fun It is bike-friendly
It makes the park and its amenities easy to access It facilitates large festivals and events
It represents the unique character of Cupertino It has amenities appealing to seniors
It creates opportunities for social gatherings and community activities It has the best green space/open space features
I don’t like any of the concept features I like all three concepts and features a little bit
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Q9 What do you think is MOST IMPORTANT to include in the final design? Select (3) three.
Enhanced Entry Event Plaza Event Lawn Relocated/Upgraded Restrooms Upgraded Amphitheater
Relocated/Expanded Amphitheater Passive Garden Walk Educational Garden Zone
Group Picnic Area with Shade Picnic Area with Shade Upgraded Playground Relocated/Expanded Playground
Nature Playground Fitness Stations Bike Traffic Garden Bocce Ball Courts
Table Games (e.g., ping pong, chess)Senior Center Deck as component of Entry Plaza
Interactive Cultural Exhibit Area Softball Field (Existing)Dual-use Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Dedicated Tennis Courts Dedicated Pickleball Courts Quinlan Courtyard as Event Space
Quinlan Courtyard with Seating Quinlan Courtyard as Plaza Expanded Multi-Use Path Network
Bike Connections to City-wide Network Additional Parking Drop-off Area Additional Cherry Trees
Additional Trees Additional Planting Areas Trees (Existing)
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Q10 Please select your age group: (optional)
8 (0.8%)
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45 to 54 years old 55 to 64 years old 65 to 74 years old More than 75 years old
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Q11 Please select your household composition: (optional)
88 (9.4%)
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Single Couple Unrelated household Family with youth under 18 years old
Multi-generational family with youth under 18 years old Family or multi-generational family (all over 18 years old)
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Q12 Which of the following applies to you? Select all that apply. (optional)
I live in Cupertino I work in Cupertino I attend school in Cupertino I use Cupertino parks
I visit shops, restaurants, and service businesses in Cupertino None of the Above
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Q13 How far do you live from Memorial Park? (optional)
170 (17.7%)
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258 (26.9%)
258 (26.9%)494 (51.6%)
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Less than ½ mile Less than 1 mile Between 1 and 5 miles More than 5 miles
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MysayinCupertino
1/24/2023 10:37 PM
Please add more dedicated tennis courts
Schwab
1/25/2023 12:09 PM
Add additional park benches along walking paths.
CMS
1/25/2023 01:34 PM
Please include more park benches and shade.
PeterD
1/25/2023 01:21 PM
Memorial Park is great. I love the events, the theater performances,
and most of all the tennis! Please do not cannibalize the tennis courts
for pickleball. There is enough room to keep all the tennis courts as is
and also build dedicated pickleball courts. Whenever I go to Memorial
Park to play tennis, the courts are crowded. Thank you!
taikonaut
1/25/2023 01:23 PM
Don't put anti-homeless, hostile architecture.
ermogui1099
1/25/2023 01:30 PM
Please plant more trees to compensate for the lost canopy during the
other development projects such as the Oak Shopping Center and
Marina Foods plaza. We need a lot of shade for 9 months out of a
year for outdoor recreation.
albert
1/25/2023 01:34 PM
Pickleball is a rather special social activity serving age groups that
Park & Rec departments often ignore. It takes studies for
outsiders to understand the game’s significance and value as a
recreation for the community.
CupertinoNative
1/25/2023 01:55 PM
Hi. We are excited for the revamp. What is most important is making
both playgrounds accessible for all. So all inclusive playgrounds,
especially in the biggest park we have that is used for the biggest
community events. It’s important to provide accessibility to all. Thank
you
volkl
1/25/2023 02:01 PM
Please do NOT do dual striping of tennis and pickleball courts.
Please do NOT add dedicated pickleball courts. Pickleball is a noisy
sport and will ruin the peace and tranquility of the nature theme focus
of the park and the ability to enjoy quiet time in the park.
Q14 Anything else you’d like to share about revitalizing Memorial Park? (optional)
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mg
1/25/2023 02:11 PM
Plan for trees for 50+ years
Santa_Paula22
1/25/2023 02:31 PM
Making the park multi-generational should be the focus. Integrating
the Senior Center, enhancing the amphitheater, including a multi-age
playground and inter-connecting bike paths/footpaths to different
points outside of the park that have been outlined in some of the
plans will do this. Garden paths and large spaces for events are
important but can be made a smaller part to allow for the other uses
to shine. Get rid of the tennis/pickle-ball...there are many other parks
that have them around the city, as well as the Rec center right next
door! Same with the softball field... Put those spaces to work with
activities you can't do somewhere else -- bocce is a great alternative
idea.
Nancy C
1/25/2023 02:35 PM
With added housing being built we need more green spaces -this is
an important project for our mental health
mar1arc0
1/25/2023 02:52 PM
possibility of a future pool area with classes for the community
chobinren
1/25/2023 02:53 PM
I like all the ideas, it’s hard to choose. I think you’ll be successful/ I’ll
be satisfied no matter which design wins
Cupertino Original
1/25/2023 02:55 PM
Just keep it citizen friendly....
ChrisO
1/25/2023 02:58 PM
More Restrooms
ToriBug13
1/25/2023 04:20 PM
We come to Memorial Park with our two boys all the time. We would
love to see the play structures updated. We also enjoy all the open
grass space for running and playing. On Memorial Day each year, we
visit the war memorial in the park and try to educate our children
about those who have sacrificed for our country, so if you were to
consider putting in some kind of cultural option, it would be nice if you
were to keep it within that thematic realm. We really appreciate that
monument portion of the park, and it is the specific reason we started
coming to the park in the first place.
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parkpatron
1/25/2023 03:07 PM
Please include a Designated Off-Leash Area (DOLA) for dogs and
their owners to congregate. I didn't see a DOLA factored into any of
the 3 concepts. This is absolutely essential as dogs are a huge part
of our community and community-building efforts as well!
Padmagar
1/25/2023 03:25 PM
Please consider carving out an offleash dog play area. Memorial park
is used by a multitude of people who walk and socialize their dogs.
Samuel
1/25/2023 03:33 PM
1. All picnic tables and play spaces must provide shade (summers
are only getting hotter) 2. Love the expanded amphitheater idea, but
cannot locate it next to tennis courts due to noise interference (music
vs. bouncing balls/outdoor voices) 3. Any way to expand the dance
area in front of the stage would be great, other than of course locating
next to tennis 4. Might it be possible to create an event space that
includes shade?
alfred95014
1/25/2023 03:32 PM
Pls do not allow adult bikes inside the park. City already carved out
dedicated paths in many, many street, please do not deprive
pedestrians of their safety and peace of mind. What would be the
regulations about pets? Pickle ball court can be controversial due to
its noise concern.
KlaraTurner
1/25/2023 03:47 PM
Pickleball courts need to be separated from tennis courts
Daveg
1/25/2023 03:43 PM
Please make sure it continues to be a good place for community
events and festivals.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 05:01 PM
A large amphitheater—and we have been to many events at the
current one—may be problematic for people living along Christiansen
if it is moved there. We participated in the original Quinlan planning
and felt the needs of both neighborhoods were listened to and well
addressed. We no longer live near there but hope the improvements
will be done with the same care.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 05:05 PM
Would like a dog park
Anonymous
1/25/2023 05:17 PM
Thanks for creating options and asking residents their opinions.
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Anonymous
1/25/2023 05:15 PM
I use Memorial Park today to play pick up soccer games for my
daughter and other girls in the neighborhood (7-8 yrs old). The
biggeste complaint we have about the lawn area is there is NO
EVENING LIGHTING FOR ANY CUPERTINO PARKS. As soon as
daylight savings comes around, it is hard to see and play in the dark.
Other cities have soccer fields and lawns with evening lights to
enable play all year round. Cupertino is severely deficient in this area
for Memorial Park and Jollyman Park designs.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 07:11 PM
I noticed that none of the concepts kept the existing playground
(Stevens Creek). I think it is one of the best in the city and it is close
to Faria and Garden Gate Elementary. Why isn't it in any of the new
concepts? If it ain't broke, don't fix it ... but we are going to remove it
entirely? In addition, the city spent a lot of money removing the ponds
and the new renovation is quite nice. Why spend more money and
time on further construction? Thanks for the new pickle ball striping
on Court 2. It would be better to have a few dedicated pickle ball
courts than to have temporary ones.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 06:01 PM
Would like to see Dogs Off leash area in the grassy fields
Anonymous
1/25/2023 08:55 PM
BIG PICTURE: It is a huge park - take advantage of what you can do
here that can't be done at any other park in the city, rather than chop
it up too much. PERSPECTIVE: The park was an eyesore for years
because the ponds were empty and much of the grass was dead.
The ponds have been filled, and the park now has beautiful expanses
of grass for playing and events (I know this is transitional, but as a
Garden Gate resident, I wish something like this was done years
ago!). The park still has its amphitheater, play equipment, sports
courts, picnic areas, bathrooms, and community center/senior center
access. What in these plans remain true functional gains? FOR THE
NEIGHBORHOOD: It has been a long time since this neighborhood
had a beautiful park.Try to maintain as much function and beauty
during the next stages.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 07:18 PM
Have softball leagues go to other parks or schools
Anonymous
1/25/2023 07:43 PM
Please include off-leash dog area. If there are concerns about dogs in
the park, perhaps a fence/partition could be built.
richard We need diversity of recreation - we should keep softball and add
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1/25/2023 08:34 PM pickleball.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 08:33 PM
Geese make the park unpleasant
Anonymous
1/25/2023 08:39 PM
It is very important that we have dedicated pickleball courts. We have
been chased off the one available dual striped courts by tennis
players even when other tennis courts are available to play tennis on.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 08:50 PM
Please prioritize adaptation for climate change, plant lots of trees and
build lots of atructures for shade, minimize the need for watering, and
expand parking.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 08:53 PM
I miss fountains in the park.. Such a great feature to lift up spirits. My
kids have fond memories. They grew up with fountains. Wish there
was at least one fountain feature in the park.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 09:31 PM
Dedicated pickelball courts open to public
Anonymous
1/25/2023 11:14 PM
Sufficient handicap parking Seating (benches) scattered and by
playgrounds Keep mobility difficulty in mind -ADA accommodations
for all ages/needs (as possible)
Anonymous
1/25/2023 11:36 PM
I'm happy with all of these concepts. Looking forward to seeing how
the park evolves.
Anonymous
1/25/2023 11:48 PM
Memorial Park is the only big enough park in the city to host large
community events. Do not remove that option from the park redesign.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 03:10 AM
Any new planting should hopefully focus on only plants native to our
region
Anonymous
1/26/2023 08:39 AM
Dedicated Pickleball courts sound great!! Cupertino needs public
courts like other cities in the area. We are far behind!
Anonymous
1/26/2023 08:37 AM
Excited about updated amphitheater! My favorite Cupertino events
are the summer concerts in Memorial Park
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Anonymous
1/26/2023 08:48 AM
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US and accessible for all
ages. I have to drive far to Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Mountain View to
access public courts.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 09:23 AM
Make it nice but don't spend too much. Other parks need
enhancements too.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 09:28 AM
A dog park here would be awesome! Also, we would book events
here more if there was more shade/shelter from rain
Anonymous
1/26/2023 09:33 AM
We really need pickleball courts
Anonymous
1/26/2023 10:01 AM
PLEASE keep the veteran statues and plaques! Also, restrooms
desperately need an upgrade!
Anonymous
1/26/2023 10:00 AM
Thanks for taking this seriously. The removal of the ponds last year
was already a huge improvement. Cupertino is awesome!
Anonymous
1/26/2023 11:36 AM
Make playgrounds, picnic areas and clean restrooms the focus. What
serves our littlest community members (children) serves our seniors
too because our grandparents take the kids to the park all the time.
Make it a high class, luxurious experience like Bill's Backyard at the
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 11:53 AM
as a program coordinator and also having worked in the main
P&R office, i think option one is most appealing and cover all
uses/need of this park. From picnic rentals, to summer camps and
events, to citizens walking their dogs. It checks all boxes for me :)
Anonymous
1/26/2023 12:01 PM
Please include playground updates! So important for the children!
Anonymous
1/26/2023 12:23 PM
Please do not waste money on making it look fancy with pretty entry
ways. Also, do not put things that require cement in replacement of
the grass. It is already a very busy park, we do not need it to be more
busy. Bigger playground and a safe place for kids to have fun is most
important.
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Anonymous
1/26/2023 12:30 PM
I appreciate the attempt to incorporate and adapt to the mixed uses of
the park. My kids are just barely adults now but our family used the
park in a variety of ways over time.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 12:56 PM
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US, and is social,
inclusive and can be played at any age. Cupertino needs
DEDICATED pickleball courts. Dual use (tennis + PB) usually means
bringing your own net and is harder to play on a dual-striped court.
Please give dedicated PB courts serious consideration. There are too
few courts for the growing number of players and popularity of this
sport.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 01:31 PM
Providing more shade and nature elements to the park will definitely
make it feel more welcoming and relaxing for families and their
children to unwind and enjoy throughout the week after a busy day at
work and school. While making it a location to gather with family and
friends over the weekend as well.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 01:07 PM
Additional trees and drought tolerant plants. More distinctive facade
along Stevens Creek
Anonymous
1/26/2023 02:11 PM
Make it a space where kids can play and families can enjoy (birthday
parties). Make it appealing for strolling around w greenery and shade.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 02:01 PM
Thank you for giving this park the love it deserves and for making it
so easy to give feedback!
Anonymous
1/26/2023 03:51 PM
I really want some water feature, either a water play area for children
or a pond or water fall as part of a garden feature.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 05:18 PM
The only time we go there is for Shakespeare in the summer.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 08:52 PM
Please continue allowing dogs.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 10:10 PM
Add off leash areas for dogs
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Anonymous
1/26/2023 11:03 PM
I love that these plans exist. I've always been sad that Memorial Park
seemed underutilized relative to other parks that seem to have so
much life. Like Mountain View's Cuesta park. It seems like it would be
interesting to have some kind of retail stuff nearby. A coffee shop or
something. I'm not sure what's going on in terms of the retail under
construction, but even some nice vending machines like in Japan
would be convenient.
Anonymous
1/26/2023 11:07 PM
Playgrounds are very important. I really liked the nature playground
concept as it is unique, different from other playgrounds around the
area.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 08:39 AM
I strongly suggest the program that ceramic class for senior in
Cupertino. please compare the ceramic program of the Sunnyvale
and Palo Alto community.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 09:58 AM
Please add a basketball court so I don’t have to join sports center just
to play basketball
Anonymous
1/27/2023 10:59 AM
I'm really excited about the revitalization work! All three plans look
solid. The park is a great community resource, and I hope the
enhancements make it even better for current and future users.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 11:11 AM
Please add a basketball court
Anonymous
1/27/2023 12:38 PM
Biking and parking access should be included in any plan that is
chosen.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 01:57 PM
I and many of my friends frequently play pickleball but it is hard to find
community places in which to play. Pickleball is the fastest growing
sport in America and court demand has switched dramatically from
tennis to pickleball. Our community space allocation should reflect the
rapidly growing demand for pickleball courts.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 01:50 PM
Need a dog off leash area and timing
Anonymous
1/27/2023 03:26 PM
Having lived in Cupertino since 1964 I grew up using Memorial Park
and think of it as the heart of our lovely city. Many family picnics and
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events over the years have been enjoyed at this park. My hope is that
whatever revitalizing is done it will continue as a lovely park and our
heart and soul for generations to come.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 04:00 PM
I really like the addl trees & plantings, the expanded playground
next to the shaded group picnic area, the beautiful passive garden
pathways & the Quinlan event & conversation areas. I don’t
have an opinion on the athletic spaces but would love to see
expanded decking/seating for the senior center as well as new event
center with cherry tree plantings! Maybe use cultural & heritage
art/structures as decorative entries but let the trees be the real entry
structures.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 04:12 PM
Would like to see the bocce ball courts moved from Blackberry Farm
to Memorial Park. Better access and easier to co-ordinate with Senior
Center staff.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 04:39 PM
I host a series of popular summer bike workshops at the Senior
Center. The workshops start off with a safety class in the Reception
Hall, which is adjacent to the Senior Center Deck. During the class,
up to 30 students and instructors park their bikes on the deck. One
City staff member (often myself) guards the bikes so they do not get
stolen during the class. This deck has been a great bike storage area,
but would be even better if it was secure so a person doesn't have to
guard the bikes. I hope the deck can stay as is. If the deck gets
turned into the Senior Center Entry, please make sure there is an
alternative space for up to 30 bicycles to park. If the bikes are
allowed into the room where the class is taking place, this would be a
fine alternative. Or if another paved outdoor space is created, that
would also work. It would work extra well if the space is enclosed and
secure so nobody has to guard the bikes.
Anonymous
1/27/2023 05:16 PM
Make it a pleasant place to walk and have community events.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 12:23 AM
I like the original water pond. It provides a relax environment. What
happened to that?
Anonymous
1/28/2023 03:16 AM
It seems obvious that the highly used softball field should stay. I don’t
play, but lots of people enjoy it very much. In general, I see little value
in proposed changes. We waited years for the existing park to be
fixed only to find it’s beauty ignored. This process has not achieved
what I had expected or wanted.
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Anonymous
1/28/2023 07:38 AM
Pickleball is such a popular and growing sport and we feel Cupertino
needs more dedicated pickleball courts! The sport caters to all ages.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 09:15 AM
The community park concept could use one of the event lawns or the
gazebo area to incorporate one of the ideas of the other models
(interactive cultural exhibit, nature area/playground, etc). Not sure
when we would need to have two different event lawns that are on
opposite sides of the park. Also, the idea to break up one tennis court
into 4 pickle ball courts is great, I would include that in whatever plan
goes through.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 12:38 PM
Keep it green, keep it natural
Anonymous
1/28/2023 01:10 PM
Add benches scattered around park. Today the benches are
concentrated near the Memorial.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 04:18 PM
Need a system for preventing groups from monopolizing the tennis
courts for the entire day.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 04:47 PM
Maximize nature and create garden settings that can be enjoyed by
all. Balance large public spaces with traffic concerns.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 05:49 PM
Please bring water features (a small lake or pond, fountains....) to the
park.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 06:22 PM
My kid enjoyed that there were two playgrounds at Memorial Park. It
is important to consider play value when designing a playground/play
area. Kids like to climb and explore, slide and swing, etc. not just sit
on a concrete mushroom or crawl through two unimaginatively
arranged concrete 'logs' (as in Main Street Cupertino "park"). Themed
playgrounds can be really neat, but I've never seen a truly fun nature-
themed playground.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 06:40 PM
Great ideas. All are an improvement over the existing park.
lianacrabtree If upgrading playgrounds, please add all-inclusive elements. For
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1/28/2023 07:59 PM bathroom renovations, please add only gender-inclusive bathrooms
and family bathrooms that can accommodate children or an adult
needing assistance and a care giver. Inspiration Playground in
Bellevue, WA is a great example of an all-inclusive playground.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 08:59 PM
There should be some type of water feature such as a fountain or
waterfall.
Anonymous
1/28/2023 08:04 PM
Please deter the Canada Geese!!!
Anonymous
1/29/2023 08:42 AM
The east/west bike connections/path look great. The north/south bike
connections are not as clear - assuming biking through the existing
parking lot, on past the tennis courts, and past the small auxillary
building to exit the north end of the park will remain (and improve)?
Anonymous
1/29/2023 11:09 AM
My children are grown now but I like concept A best as it seems to
provide a good balance and range of options for families, small and
large group gatherings.
Anonymous
1/29/2023 02:17 PM
As a couple hoping to expand our family soon, I’d love to see the
multiage playgrounds have something like a splash pad too!
Anonymous
1/29/2023 02:18 PM
I'm for removal of the baseball diamond and not in favor of an
expanded amphitheater there. These very large spaces I believe
would be getting less use on a daily basis, where other ideas appeal
to a wider range of audiences at all days and times.
Anonymous
1/29/2023 06:26 PM
Only place in town for big festivals.
Anonymous
1/29/2023 07:46 PM
I'm sorry to see the pond go. It made the park feel more expansive
than all these close-in elements.
Anonymous
1/29/2023 09:31 PM
Pickleball is gaining in popularity and is a sport that seniors can play
well. With the senior center and adjacent senior housing in the site of
the former Oaks shopping center, dedicated pickleball courts will be a
highly utilized recreation resource for the city.
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Anonymous
1/30/2023 10:48 AM
There needs to be more attention to pickleball. This sport is growing
very rapidly, and all three plans do NOT pay enough attention to this
growing need, especially of the aging population in Cupertino.
Anonymous
1/30/2023 12:15 PM
Please don't remove the softball field - more and more fields are
disappearing, and there are fewer and fewer places to play softball,
which is a sport that allows dozens of people to play at once, thereby
serving a large constituency.
Anonymous
1/30/2023 12:28 PM
I think the goal should be a beautiful, casual space that has all the
amenities needed for a fun or relaxing visit. Good restrooms, a play
area that is geared to all ages & abilities, some quiet space to
enjoy nature, nice walking area.
Anonymous
1/30/2023 01:26 PM
We love being able to walk to Memorial park to play softball through
the city, and would be saddened if the field is demolished
Anonymous
1/30/2023 02:42 PM
Drop off and parking at Anton and Alves would be a traffic nightmare
Anonymous
1/30/2023 02:42 PM
The current memorial park is perfect after replacing the pond with
grasses. We don't need any additional building or improvements.
Save the money for the city and preserve the natural beauty of the
park is all we need.
Anonymous
1/30/2023 08:52 PM
Keep and upgrade the softball field!!!
Anonymous
1/30/2023 10:03 PM
Beach Volleyball, grass volleyball courts
Anonymous
1/30/2023 11:04 PM
Please keep the softball fields! Softball is the only adult, group sport
that many people can play. We use the softball fields every week and
during the summer, spring and fall, it’s multiple times per week. This
is the only field that as adults over the age of 20, we have access to
and there is a huge community of adult athletes that would be
devastated by the loss of this field.
Anonymous
1/30/2023 11:43 PM
I really feel that the softball field should be replaced. It seems to serve
a smaller portion of the community when compared to the space it
takes up.
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Anonymous
1/31/2023 08:11 AM
Dedicated pickleball courts are desperately needed in the area -
much more so than additional tennis courts.
Anonymous
1/31/2023 08:41 AM
The park needs to be able to accommodate more parking. A 2+ story
parking structure at: (1) @current location by Quinlan Center, or (2) at
the proposed location, (corner Anton & Stevens Creek).
Anonymous
1/31/2023 09:50 AM
Please make it dog friendly. There's a lot of folks who walk their dogs
in the park. I didn't see any enclosed dog park? The one on Mary is a
joke. It's animal abuse...
Anonymous
1/31/2023 11:12 AM
I should include the caveat that I don't visit Memorial Park very often,
as there are closer parks to my home which I prefer over Memorial
Park. I think that all three of these concepts are a massive
improvement on the current state of Memorial Park, and no matter
which one ends up being chosen I look forward to visiting the
improved park more frequently!
Anonymous
1/31/2023 12:57 PM
I was born and raised here in Cupertino and have always loved this
park. I'm sad the ponds are gone and sad The Oaks is gone.
Memorial is pretty amazing as it is. Please don't change too much!
Anonymous
1/31/2023 03:11 PM
A traffic garden, being so unique among neighboring cities, could be
somehow shared (for revenue?) with Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Mtn View,
for their school districts.
Anonymous
1/31/2023 04:39 PM
Please add dedicated pickleball courts to Memorial Park. The court at
the Cupertino Sports Center is a mixed-use court for badmitten and
other sports and there are too many different lines. The use of Court 2
for Pickleball is too infrequent and a net should always be available.
Today, we have to drive to San Jose to play.
Anonymous
1/31/2023 05:38 PM
Please include free dedicated Pickleball courts!
Anonymous
1/31/2023 07:12 PM
Avid pickleball player hoping to see more dedicated courts which are
much nicer than the dual tennis/pball with overlapping lines. Hoping
to also see at least one tennis slab of the 6 tennis courts concerted to
2-4 dedicated pickleball courts (permanent netting/holders, one set of
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lines, etc). Thnks
Anonymous
1/31/2023 07:07 PM
Nothing that is duck friendly.
Anonymous
1/31/2023 07:26 PM
As a pickle ball player, I would love to see dedicated courts. It's very
confusing to have double-striped courts and you can fit twice as many
pickle ball courts on the same room as a tennis court.
Anonymous
2/01/2023 03:15 PM
1. ConceptC: additional parking on Anton *will* cause accidents; 2.
ALL: images chosen for illustration of new features show things that
are too busy, ugly and have too much concrete (e.g. artificial shade
for picnic spots, one big awful playground instead of current more
intimate spaces, 3. Educational garden is TOO much for this park --
plus we have at McClellan Ranch and Rancho that do it better
already. Don't fill up park with too much junk! 4. NO bikes paths
cutting through park -- it is not a COMMUTING place, it is a park!
Anonymous
2/01/2023 04:17 PM
Please don't waste money on silly stuff like "enhanced entry." It adds
zero value to the park.
Anonymous
2/01/2023 07:33 PM
2 bocce courts please. Cupertino senior center currently uses
blackberry farms bocce courts which are less convenient. We have
12-16 players every week in the summer.
Anonymous
2/01/2023 09:05 PM
You must add a world class skateboard park and a world class BMX
park. Do something for the teens/youth of this city! Get them outdoors
enjoying the recreation they want! Your concepts serve adults and
young children only. Also, too much use of the words "natural" and
"nature". Memorial Park is a man-made park. It is not in any way a
"natural" setting. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, Stevens
Creek Co. Park, Montebello Open Space Preserve, and the back
country parks of Rancho San Antonio are "natural" areas. Memorial is
not and never will be "natural".
Anonymous
2/02/2023 07:03 AM
keep it green
Anonymous
2/02/2023 11:28 AM
Please add more pickleball lines to tennis courts and dedicated
pickleball courts. We have 20+ people on some nights playing
pickleball and it is growing at a rapid rate where we'lll see that much
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per night and probably 30-40 pickleball players within 12 months.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 02:40 PM
Keep things safe for everyone and don’t use Round Up herbicide
which is linked to cancer.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 02:45 PM
Regarding additional parking space, utilizing the parking space of
Cupertino Sports Center is good. Their parking space near North
Stelling Road is empty, as it's not accessible from North Stelling but
that is only the exit point, so most cars don't park there. If that parking
lot becomes the parking lot for Memorial Park, then, that will become
the entrance to Memorial Park, with easy access. 40 more cars?
Anonymous
2/02/2023 03:07 PM
Mature trees are very important. It will take decades for newly planted
trees to reach a shade-appropriate size. Please add mature trees to
the plan. Don’t cut down any of the current trees that are there! Also,
trees need to be surrounding the amphitheater. If you have ever been
there during the day, people won’t sit in direct sunlight to watch a
performance. They are all hiding under shade (trees, of course)! I
would like to see dedicated Pickleball courts. It is known that tennis
players and Pickleball players do not get along and would not be able
to share courts.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 03:02 PM
Love the inclusive and accessible ideas presented!
Anonymous
2/02/2023 03:09 PM
Keep the softball field
Anonymous
2/02/2023 03:09 PM
The more trees and nature would help the city and environment the
most.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 03:32 PM
Over all a well managed park with shade and amenities for various
types of recreation.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 03:35 PM
More trees, greenery, native plant areas, shade and walking paths.
Less concrete than in some of the options. And definitely no
parking/drop off areas along Anton. This is a short street, mostly next
to homes, and more traffic/parking would disturb the quietude of the
neighborhood, and cause inconvenience to residents. We are already
inundated with traffic and noise from festivals/events, and adding
parking lots on Anton would cause additional problems to people
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living at The Commons, and detract from our park-like environment.
The intersection of Anton and Alves is already an almost blind corner,
and with more foot and vehicle traffic would become much more of a
danger for both pedestrians and cars.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 04:32 PM
Please, please make dedicated pickle ball courts. It's the fastest
growing sport in America, and there is a severe shortage of places to
play. Consider making more, like a combination of A & B. Or, do
the ground work for new courts, with the option to convert tennis
courts to pickle ball courts in the future. And, thanks for all your good
work and outreach. These plans represent lots of work and
cooperation!
Anonymous
2/02/2023 06:41 PM
The nature concept appeals most to us as a multi-generational family
with young kids.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 05:28 PM
Please try to plant all (or at least mostly) native plants! It will make
the park more drought-resistant and save on water use, and it will
also be great for local wildlife and the environment! Plus, it will be an
opportunity for passive education for those who visit the park, even if
there's not really a budget for active education programs
Anonymous
2/02/2023 06:48 PM
Please have dedicated pickleball courts. This is the fastest growing
sport and appeals to all ages. I would prefer a place I can go to
regularly for exercise rather than the occasional event. Thank you.
Anonymous
2/02/2023 08:56 PM
I think the most important things for a park is having a spacious and
interesting playground, bike trails, garden walk trail, lawn, picnic
areas with shade.
Anonymous
2/03/2023 07:33 AM
Please do not remove any tennis courts … they are hard to come by
and heavily used.
Anonymous
2/03/2023 09:35 AM
Lawns take more water than fountains. I would love to see a more
sustainable park with draught-resistant plants and lots of medium-
large rocks to reflect our natural California environment (including
surrounding areas).
Anonymous
2/03/2023 11:10 AM
Definiely keep softball field and expand the amphitheater for bigger
musical events. Rest rooms certainly need to be upgraded.
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Anonymous
2/03/2023 12:46 PM
It has been a great place to take our children, and have small family
and group picnics. Also the Shakespeare in the Park has always
been a favorite over 30 years. I really like walking around Memorial
Park.
Anonymous
2/03/2023 02:55 PM
I am concerned about the noise generated from the implementation of
pickle ball courts. I think one needs to ask will this be a sport that
becomes as long lasting as tennis or just a passing fad? Both
suggested and existing park entries need to have some sort of
security, such as cameras or a park ranger. This just seems
necessary with the current level of gun violence in our society today.
Anonymous
2/03/2023 03:13 PM
No pickleball courts. Neither dedicated nor dual use. No using park
space for bikes. We don’t want the nuisance of bikes in the park. We
want a peaceful tranquil nature focussed park.
Anonymous
2/03/2023 04:23 PM
We should think from an upper level, such as a whole city's needs
and every group of people's needs, not try to put everything inside
one park. For example, does Cupertino have enough all-inclusive
playgrounds for kids? (Currently, ZERO. One in the future) Does
Cupertino have softball fields (Jollyman park has one, and not being
occupied most of the time)? Does Cupertino have enough soccer
fields? I believe so, and soccer is very popular among kids and
teenagers. Does Cupertino have parks for event holding? We may
need one for this, and having multiple usages is better. For example,
people or dogs can use the lawn without an event. Does Cupertino
have enough hiking trails? I think so! Let's think about this from
another point of view. Does Cupertino have enough attractive
playgrounds/amenities for kids? It seems not. Does Cupertino have
enough sports fields (tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer, etc.) for
older kids or teenagers? I know there are multiple, so the number is in
good shape, except for pickleball. Does Cupertino have enough
amenities/places for people between 20-40? (hmm, hard to say.
Maybe plenty of restaurants and shopping is good, especially if we
will have Vallco mall rebuilt) Does Cupertino have enough
amenities/areas for seniors? (parks, trails, classes, etc.) Does the
whole city have enough trees and plants? For me, the streets are
pretty bald compared with other nearby cities. Does Cupertino have
enough bike trails? Is it safe enough? We should think from an upper
level and design our parks and spaces based on the needs of the
whole city. In my opinion, Cupertino doesn't have enough
amenities/spaces/areas for younger generations, especially parents
under 40yr with small kids. It's better to diversify the spaces/areas
from the view of the whole city.
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Anonymous
2/03/2023 04:11 PM
Please do not lose the softball field! MANY people, like myself, enjoy
it multiple times a week. Also: less grass, more trees/shrubs!
(Drought-tolerant!)
Anonymous
2/03/2023 04:11 PM
Please add dedicated pickleball courts. Thank you!
Anonymous
2/03/2023 09:33 PM
Memorial Park does not have to have a specific identiy. Nature
specific parks in Cupertino are McClellan Ranch, Blackberry Fam,
and Linda Vista. Memorial park should be all blended with Concept A,
Community, Concept B, Nature, and Concept C, Civic to meet all
residents' interest. Memorial Park is the main park in the Cupertino.
The Memorial Park should be for enjoyable park for everyone. It is a
good concept that the least amount of interest Softball field becomes
the multi age play area. However the playground is too small after
removing the 2 existing playgrounds. It should be much bigger, safe,
all inclusive playground for children for all ages and abilities. There
are large population of aged group, but Cupertino should a little more
focus on the families with children in order to avoid closing schools
anymore. The current playgrounds are unsafe, not accessible for
children with special needs. The playgrounds are full of families on
weekends, holidays, days of events, and summer. Summer camp
children at Quinlan Center go there during the break. Please more
consider about the children. And the play area should be accessible
with wheel chair and safe soft rubber ground rather than lawn or
wood bark. There are still big fields for event behind the Quinlan
Center and next to the Senior Center where events are always held.
Amphitheater should stay at the current location for easy to
load/unload equipment and music instruments from Anton and use
the big truck entrance during performance and concert. Thank you.
Anonymous
2/03/2023 08:49 PM
Please keep the tennis courts and do not change the tennis courts or
any area of the tennis courts to pickleball
Anonymous
2/03/2023 09:12 PM
Need gathering spaces, places to dance. Comfortable places for
every age to hang out. Safe places/times to let the dog run off leash!
Anonymous
2/04/2023 09:55 AM
Memorial Park is not a local park but "the" community park for all
Cupertino residents. It should be where major summer outdoor events
and concerts are regularly held in the city. Its lack of parking and
access are its major drawbacks. Forget making the park bike-centric.
Stevens Creek Blvd is simply too busy and dangerous to attract
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cyclist traffic (I say this as an avid cyclist). Plumb Memorial Park with
recycled water to bring back water features and attractive green
spaces.
Anonymous
2/04/2023 10:39 AM
New plantings should be California natives, particularly Oaks, as they
provide food and shelter for all species.
Anonymous
2/04/2023 11:17 AM
No one concept is perfect. Difficult task but try and blend the best
features of all concepts that serve a majority of cupertino residents. I
like the idea of an expanded amphitheater for concerts and bocce
courts, but most importantly, the park should serve families. Design
should be maintainable financially by city and built with quality
materials to last. Keep design flexible to meet future needs or
desires. I played softball at Memorial but I question it's use now and
space it requires. I really like the pickle ball courts idea. I think the
lawn area is great but wondering if we can justify the water use unless
recycled water is available.
Anonymous
2/04/2023 11:24 AM
Can we please add a golf putting green? There is so much open area
near the senior center and the community and the folks at the senior
center would benefit by having a putting green there. A golf putting
green is a great excuse for Seniors and folks of the community to get
outside and enjoy a low impact activity.
Anonymous
2/04/2023 02:20 PM
Cupertino has many small parks with lots of open green spaces, but
is missing more active recreational and social gathering places.
Those are included in the community plan.
Anonymous
2/04/2023 03:10 PM
The amphitheater feature I most like is some grass seating. Please
try to keep some of that. I don't see any advantage to a grand
entrance, I think the openness of the current layout is very appealing.
WolfgangA
2/04/2023 03:16 PM
A natural park can grow nicer over time, requires little maintenance,
water and gives hopefully a good example, what to do in backyards.
Anonymous
2/04/2023 07:04 PM
Too much parking is devoted to the senior center and is never used.
It removes spaces that are much needed for everyone else and
makes it more dangerous for little children who are forced to cross
the street. A 3rd unconnected street entrance is not desirable.
Parking lots should flow.
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Anonymous
2/04/2023 08:53 PM
Creative ideas. I will applaud whichever design is chosen. Thank you!
Anonymous
2/05/2023 12:48 AM
Exhibit areas will be least useful as it requires additional continual
effort to make it happen. Otherwise the space will be totally wasted.
Anonymous
2/05/2023 07:06 AM
Don't use park for tennis or pickle ball courts, bocce ball, softball, etc.
These are available elsewhere. Make it more shady, open and kid
and family friendly.
Anonymous
2/05/2023 08:01 AM
Please make expanding and upgrading the playground a priority. My
other friends with young children always meet at parks outside of
Cupertino (Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Santa Clara, Mountain
View) because their playgrounds are better. We never go to
Cupertino. We also never book Cupertino parks for birthday parties,
going far outside the city to book because Cupertino's parks are so
outdated! Please upgrade and show some love for the younger
families and children. We are the ones that frequent your parks very
often.
Anonymous
2/05/2023 09:15 AM
Playgrounds for kids and area for kids to bike
Anonymous
2/05/2023 09:43 AM
We love tsking our dog here for walks
Anonymous
2/05/2023 10:38 AM
We need more shaded playground options as weather continues to
go. It’s nice to keep younger kids separate from older kids….we didn’t
see how one playground was going to do that. You have to balance
the once in a blue events with more regular usage of facilities.
jiaoliu_ba
2/05/2023 01:18 PM
Upgrade the theater
Anonymous
2/05/2023 05:33 PM
The thing I love most about Memorial Park is Shakespeare in the
Park.
Anonymous
2/05/2023 07:05 PM
Fitness stations are particularly popular in Asian culture, where
seniors often exercise and socialize. It is a good way to provide an
outlet for those members of our community who are not native
English speakers.
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Anonymous
2/05/2023 10:17 PM
If one of the tennis courts had basketball hoops on it, I think a lot of
the kids would play. There aren't many parks with hoops in the area,
and it's great physical activity, as well as a great way to make friends
and play a team sport. Also, tons of people play grass volleyball at
Memorial Park. Maybe a sand court would be very welcomed.
Anonymous
2/05/2023 10:27 PM
Playgrounds are our most important resource -- please go with Option
A :-)
Anonymous
2/06/2023 01:08 AM
We need to make sure we fill most of the planting spaces with CA
and Santa Clara Valley native trees and plants. How can we make
sure most of the plants used in the design are CA and Santa Clara
Valley natives? Also, we should not include a big lawn in the park,
which goes against the mantra "make water conservation a
Californian way of life". For community events, you can use all kinds
of surfaces, not a lawn. Non-functional commercial turf is already
banned in Southern California.
Anonymous
2/06/2023 05:11 AM
Please do not add more parking. Please add more protected bike trail
connections. Please add additional native plant ecosystems, including
planting new native trees like the California Buckeye.
Anonymous
2/06/2023 10:11 AM
More trees and shade please to encourage use of the park, upgraded
restrooms are nice and consider the amphitheater siting in relation to
the sun -- so warm in the late afternoon today!
Anonymous
2/06/2023 10:30 AM
Please do not build anymore condominium. We need more variety of
restaurants here in cupertino or in Main Street like downtown
Mountain View
Anonymous
2/06/2023 12:21 PM
Skeptical of public art, most of it tends to be weird or unmemorable.
Consider pieces that are Instagrammable -- the apple sculpture at
Main Street seems to be very popular (and usable as seating). I
encourage you to keep a water feature in the park: the fountains and
and ponds were a very pleasant memory in my childhood. They keep
things interesting, interactive for kids, and can be done with minimal
water waste or waterfowl nuisance.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 02:30 AM
Please don’t annihilate the natural feel of the amphitheater, maybe
terrace it, but the feeling of sitting in a grassy hillside under the trees
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watching Shakespeare is something I love.Also, maybe see if you can
make any fitness equipment be a generator for charging your phone?
Idk, that’s probably not viable.
Anonymous
2/06/2023 06:50 PM
Bike racks; as well as recycle & trash disposal throughout the
park
Anonymous
2/06/2023 09:06 PM
I would love a mix of the civic and nature aspects!
Anonymous
2/06/2023 10:37 PM
I think too much lawn does not conserve much water, so we should
minimize lawns, but it's important to have space for community
events, fairs, etc.
Anonymous
2/06/2023 11:36 PM
Whatever is done, please make sure it is properly maintained!
Anonymous
2/07/2023 05:55 AM
Cupertino is seriously behind other communities such as Los Altos,
Mountain View, and Sunnyvale when it comes to play areas for
children. We regularly travel to other communities for their
playgrounds and I’ve been a resident of Cupertino for 43 years. I own
a business in Cupertino. My children go to school in Cupertino.
Cupertino should stand above these others communities in at least
one area. Let’s make that our parks.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 08:01 AM
Thank you for using our tax dollars wisely!
Anonymous
2/07/2023 08:55 AM
I like both concepts of the nature and community plans, I feel that
repurposing the softball field offers much more space for
opportunities for community togetherness and play
Anonymous
2/07/2023 10:55 AM
Amphitheater needs to be state of the art with power, access, parking
and better ability to handle larger audiences and more events.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 11:38 AM
Great that you are giving the part a refresh. We used to love the
unique western style playground that was there even if it was a bit
hazardous. Unique features make a park. Not too much cement is a
good thing.
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Anonymous
2/07/2023 01:08 PM
We need a softball field for adults in Cupertino. The next nearest
softball fields are far away in Sunnyvale and San Jose.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 12:54 PM
Wish the ponds could make a come-back, but I see that none of the
plans include those :-( (understandable with the drought, but still it is
a loss...)
Anonymous
2/07/2023 01:27 PM
Including exercise equipment that elderly people can use. More elder
residents in Cupertino currently.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 02:02 PM
There needs to be water features and hills and bridges between the
hills similar to the islands that are being removed.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 03:06 PM
Maintain spaces for activities for all ages - should be a true
community park
Anonymous
2/07/2023 07:22 PM
This is such an excellent opportunity to add a swimming pool next to
sports center. Then membership to sports center can include use of
pool. We need an indoor public swimming pool in our city so badly.
So many would love to join instead of having to go to other cities for
swimming. That is what we must add here.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 08:02 PM
Remove tennis courts. There are more than enough at Sports Center.
Remove baseball field. It occupies a lot of land vs. its utility to the
community.
Anonymous
2/07/2023 10:06 PM
Please increase the shade on the picnic area
Anonymous
2/07/2023 10:20 PM
I would love native plants in gardens, and maybe some kind of star
gazing experience? where the park is open on certain nights but all
the lights are turned off. maybe it could be a cupertino wide thing
where everyone turns there lights off?
Anonymous
2/08/2023 11:07 AM
All three concepts are appealing and would represent a big upgrade
to the current park design
Anonymous
2/08/2023 10:14 PM
I believe that this revitalization should not detract from the amenities
currently available at the park (i.e. amphitheater, sports areas, event
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space, picnic areas), while still enhancing Cupertino's ability to host
community events. As a Resident of Cupertino for most of my life, I
have used Memorial Park for children's camps, Girl Scouting, many
sports, meeting friends, and attending theater / cultural events).
Anonymous
2/09/2023 12:46 PM
With a park of this size, there is a great interest in continuing to offer
TWO separate playgrounds. There should be 'inclusive' features
included. I suggest that one playground be an expanded and
upgraded playground close to an area where there is at least some
parking. And another playground that could be Nature Playground to
offer variety. Two playgrounds for SURE. Events are nice, but
infrequent, even with improved spaces. Playgrounds get everyday
use and are valuable for children and adults alike. I do not want to
see the softball field (lighted) replaced. I like the idea that it can
double as a place for dog socialization and play when not used for
softball or other creative uses that residents come up with. Kickball is
a possibility - 'Free Play' kind of thing. Having a lighted area could
help with event and park programing as well. Preference is for any
suggested multi age 'play area' features to be gracefully dispersed
throughout the park, not all in one location - Table Games (e.g.
chess, ping pong) , Bocce Ball Court, Bike Traffic Garden and Fitness
Stations. Locating something like a bike traffic garden near a Sr.
Center deck could make for nice inter-generational enjoyment.
Educational garden zone is very low priority, and I would prefer space
to be put to better, more 'useful' uses. Cupertino already has
McClellan Ranch Preserve, Blackberry Farm, Rancho San Antonio,
etc, that offer a more appropriate space for this kind of thing.
Enhanced entries likely carry an expense that should limit the number
of them. There are 4 min, 6 max enhancements suggested
depending on the concept. Please consider using something very
minimal on all but one or two of the entrances. For example,
plantings, upgrade finishes on the ground, small 'natural, traditional
looking' arbors or fences. Modern, minimalist, metal structures seem
very out of place. A drop off as shown at the corner of Alves and
Anton would be a bad idea. That is already not a safe road area. Any
'drop off' would best be incorporated in an existing parking lot and
take up no, or very minimal, area/space in the existing park
boundaries. The drop off shown on Anton across from The Commons
and Sports Center tennis courts is much better idea if encroaching on
park space is needed. If there is to be an interactive cultural exhibit,
keep it at a very minimum footprint. A better location would be at Cali
Mill or City Hall. Please consider that this is a park, not a museum,
and, based on experience, getting a citywide consensus on what
cultural exhibits are appropriate could prove challenging.
Anonymous There is much too much pavement in these plans; I would like to have
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2/09/2023 02:08 PM the concrete concession for this project. Please focus on more green
space and less pavement, perhaps more native plants like the garden
around city hall. Also, there are no indications that the playground re-
do is going to include an inclusive playground. All city parks going
forward should have all-inclusive playgrounds.
Anonymous
2/09/2023 04:43 PM
KEEP EXISTING AND ADD MORE TREES AS MUCH AND AS HIGH
AS POSSIBLE. INCLUDE BIRD SANCTUARIES THAT CHILDREN
AND ADULTS CAN WATCH AND ENJOY. INCLUDE NATURE
GARDENS AND FITNESS ITEMS. EDUCATE. INFORM. IMMERSE
IN CULTURAL AND ART EXPRESSIONS. MAKE IT MORE
CALMING AND GROUNDING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE
VISITING THE PARK>in this day and age when people struggle to
find peace such public spaces must become a sanctum for such and
provide peace and joy, a sense of happiness and belonging so that it
provides them enough energy and motivation to pick up and thrive!
Parks can provide this meaningful experiences for anyone! We can
do this together!
Anonymous
2/09/2023 08:19 PM
Please use recycled water.
Anonymous
2/09/2023 09:25 PM
please leave the pond as is
Anonymous
2/09/2023 10:10 PM
upgrade existing playground equipment, add new plantings, gardens
and shaded seating areas, limit parking along Anton Way, more trees
and natural setting
Anonymous
2/09/2023 10:31 PM
I'd like as many shady areas as possible for walking and sitting. All 3
designs look great.
Anonymous
2/10/2023 08:41 AM
In concept A, I noticed that the parking lot next to the Senior Center
would get remodeled to suit the need of the event lawn space next to
it. If possible, please do not do this.
Anonymous
2/10/2023 10:23 AM
It is a wonderful park, where I spent much of my childhood growing
up and using the amenities.
Anonymous
2/10/2023 05:13 PM
Please add dedicated pickle ball courts.
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Anonymous
2/10/2023 07:36 PM
Why do two of the plans have the softball field getting removed lol.
Anonymous
2/10/2023 10:17 PM
Improving senior center access and providing a lawn for expanded
exercise classes and events is critical, as well as creating as many
spaces for events as possible. The amphitheater needs to be
enlarged and relocated to improve ADA access -- it is too small.
Cupertino's population will increase about 20% in the next 5-10 years.
Plan for increased usage.
Anonymous
2/11/2023 08:06 AM
Add dog off leash area
Anonymous
2/11/2023 08:10 AM
Please add a Dogs off leash area to the plan - dog owners are the
most dedicated users of the park 365 days a year two times a day.
Do not do disservice to them
Anonymous
2/11/2023 09:49 AM
Keep a DOLA area
Anonymous
2/11/2023 10:36 AM
Hope memorial park transformation will enhance the community and
recreation needs
Anonymous
2/11/2023 11:40 AM
Event lawn - is this going to be drought proof?
Anonymous
2/11/2023 05:59 PM
Anything other than concept B is a waste of money. Keep the softball
field as they are used frequently by everyone of all ages and creates
a a sense of team and community. Keep the tennis courts as they
are. The park serves the community very well as they are. Stop
wasting our tax dollars on consultants to put together these concepts!
Just make sure the park is kept up and safe!
Anonymous
2/11/2023 07:20 PM
How about a Chinese garden?
Anonymous
2/11/2023 10:53 PM
Option A offers the two big fields which can be used by the most
residents in the most various ways whether DOLA, informal soccer,
softball, volleyball, frisbe, sunbathing, picnics, etc. Option B wastes
too much field for a little used baseball athletic field. Option C wastes
too much field for a tripled amphitheater primarily used for weekend
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performances.
Anonymous
2/12/2023 10:12 AM
Option A offers the most flexible two big fields. Option B & C
sets aside large spaces for rarely used softball/events.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 07:47 AM
More natural shade in the parks please (plant trees). Keep the softball
field but upgrade the amphitheater.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 10:46 AM
It goes without saying the most important aspects of this park are the
event spaces (for festivals, farmers markets), the amphitheater,
tennis and pickleball courts, playground, restrooms and open space
and trees. Not in favor of a lot of bike riding in this park. Please have
bike racks so people can park their bikes and not be racing thru the
park. Please have playground be All Inclusive. I like aspects of B and
C but there was not given enough options in survey to indicate that.
Like the ability to use park for community festivals (civic) and possibly
relocate amphitheater but want to add to more trees and natural
surroundings. Having areas outside Quinlan be walled off is not a
good idea. Should have pollenating plants but do not need separate
garden necessarily. Not sure how much soft ball field is used so if not
that popular can use that space for something else. So many choices.
Good luck!
Anonymous
2/13/2023 11:44 AM
Please do not change the Senior Center parking lot.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 12:02 PM
I need the softball field for my recreational needs. I also like the
current location of the amphitheater, since it is centrally located in the
park with different points of entry.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 12:54 PM
I like parts of each concept but would like the softball field to stay and
be upgraded.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 12:58 PM
Could a outdoor basketball court be added to the side of the tennis
courts next to court 6?
Anonymous
2/13/2023 01:24 PM
I know the survey is to not take comments about the parking lot but
Concept A clear shows changes to the parking lot near the Veteran's
Memorial. You should leave the parking lots as is if feedback is not
wanted on this.
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Anonymous
2/13/2023 03:18 PM
All the concepts are trying to incorporate too many elements. It is
important to maintain the walking paths, green and calming natural
space that is currently there.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 03:40 PM
Take the enhanced entry and upgraded amphitheater from Concept A
or B, the softball field from Concept B, the upgraded playground (but
place where the playground is in Concept B) in and event lawn from
Concept C. Don't mess with the parking lot as shown in Concept A.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 06:25 PM
Please keep the softball field. You can add higher fences in the
outfield to protect others in the park .
Anonymous
2/13/2023 08:20 PM
Lifelong resident of Cupertino here, asking you to PLEASE keep the
softball field. It's a great amenity that already exists and is of great
use to the community.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 08:13 PM
Thanks for upgrading our park.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 08:24 PM
Please keep the softball field for my husband !
Anonymous
2/13/2023 09:07 PM
Anything other than Plan B is excessive and doesn’t serve the
community. The softball field, for example, is often used by 20 or
more people at a time. It brings people together and creates
camaraderie. Why get rid of that? There is no other suitable softball
field in Cupertino. There’s no need for an expanded playground or
amphitheater. Those at best used only at certain times of the year,
and there are other nearby options.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 09:44 PM
Remember maintenance and life-cycle. Everything looks good when it
is brand new.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 11:40 PM
Please keep the softball field.
Anonymous
2/13/2023 11:45 PM
The seniors implore you to keep the softball field. Thank you for your
consideration.
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Anonymous
2/14/2023 08:58 AM
I believe residents will appreciate a natural/green area in the middle
of Cupertino. Cupertino has been going through urbanization, a green
space is precious.
Anonymous
2/14/2023 10:23 AM
Retain the existing softball field !! I am a 10-year veteran of the 50+
Senior Softball program. There is no other field for this activity of the
caliber of Memorial Park.
Anonymous
2/14/2023 11:36 AM
Losing the softball field would be a huge loss for so many people,
including myself! I thoroughly enjoy playing there at least twice a
week, all year round, as part of a very large but close-knit “family” of
players, of all skill levels. PLEASE PRESERVE THE SOFTBALL
FIELD!
Anonymous
2/14/2023 01:10 PM
I’ve been playing softball with the Senior Center class for 10 years.
It’s been a great, healthy activity & I’ve made lots of kind friends.
Please don’t remove the softball field.
Anonymous
2/14/2023 01:16 PM
I really like the nature and civic plans, I think trees and shade are
important due to the high heat of Cupertino area especially if lawns
are to be implemented and watered
Anonymous
2/14/2023 02:27 PM
Thank you for organizing this survey. It would be great to retain
quinlan and its immediate surroundings as is - including the garden
and walk area there. More tress would be great especially around the
perimeter of the park and walking paths. Let the park stay a park -
let’s not create more built up structures. Open space to move and
play is the best way to use community spaces.
Anonymous
2/14/2023 03:21 PM
Softball is important to me
Anonymous
2/14/2023 05:50 PM
KEEP THE SOFTBALL FIELD PLEASE! I've been playing and/or
attending games here since about 1978(currently through the
Thursday GEEZER's) and would hate to see us lose one of the few
dedicated fields left in the area.
Anonymous
2/14/2023 07:39 PM
Include a DOLA park too
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Anonymous
2/15/2023 02:56 PM
Thanks for giving us an opportunity to provide feedback on Memorial
Park renovation plans. Concept A, B and C are very helpful. They
well demonstrate and visualize different ideas. I live next to Memorial
Park. I live here for 25 years. I visit Memorial Park every day. I drive
on Alves Dr. and Anton Way every day. BTW, the survey should
include an optional question about how often they visit the park.
Concept A: 1. Multi-age play area : It is too crowded. It looks cluttered
with seemingly unrelated items. It would need more space between
each other. Cupertino has many parks. We do not want to overload
Memorial Park. -- “Table Games” (12): People may prefer to play
chess or other board games indoors. If anyone really wants to play
them outdoors, they could use existing picnic tables, but I have never
seen anyone doing that. -- “Fitness Stations” (11): I would say you are
in such a nice park, why not enjoy walking or jogging instead. You
can always go to Cupertino Sports Center, located next to the park,
for fitness stations. -- “Bocce Ball Court” (13): I wonder how popular
bocce is. I suppose that the results of this survey should tell us about
it. Stevens Creek Trail has some bocce ball courts. I used to walk
there every day and I had never seen anyone playing there while I
noticed near-by volley ball courts were frequently used. The bocce
ball courts were covered with lots of fallen leaves and dirt. There was
no sign of anyone having used them in the recent past. Cuesta Park
in Mountain View also has bocce ball courts. I have never seen
anyone playing there either during my weekend visits. 2. “Enhanced
Entry” (1): The following 2 locations are dangerous places to be entry
points. -- Corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Anton Way: It is too
close to a busy section of Stevens Creek Blvd. People attempt to cut
in to the right lane in preparation of entering Fwy 85/280 North from a
junction 1/4 mile ahead. -- Corner of Alves Dr. and Anton Way: It is a
blind corner. BTW some people use Alves and Anton to bypass the
busy intersection of Stelling and Stevens Creek. They are often
speeding. Concept B: 1. “Enhanced Entry” (1): The same comments
apply as those in Concept A above. 2. “Softball Field (Existing)” (9):
Some time last year or the year before the city put up a sign saying
that the field is only for softball and neither baseball nor cricket ball is
allowed. Until then, some people had played baseball occasionally
and I felt danger as baseballs use very hard balls. I really appreciated
the sign. There is one thing I felt sorry for, that is, those people that
used to play cricket were also kicked out. They were using tennis
balls instead of hard cricket balls. Thus, I did not feel danger at all. I
think cricket games using tennis balls are even less dangerous than
softball games using soft balls. 3. “Picnic Area with Shade” (11): I
suppose that you mean to cut down the size of the “Event Lawn” (7)
from the north and south sides to make space for it. That would make
the event lawn much smaller. It would not be as useful for “Event
Lawn”. Big festivals such as Cherry blossom festival, Kids Fun
festival, Indian festivals etc. used the lawn to host big attractions for
kids to play. Kids attractions such as trampolines, train rides, inflated
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bounce houses were very popular. As it is, the lawn is flat,
rectangular, and of good size. It would be useful and handy for big
events in the future as it has been. Also, since it is located next to the
parking lot and has electric outlets near by, the location is convenient
to set up attraction equipments. Talking about proximity to the parking
lot, the south part of the “Picnic Area with Shade” (11) would be too
close to the parking lot. After all, Memorial park is best, among other
Cupertino parks, for hosting big weekend events, especially because
De Anza College parking lots are available on weekends. Concept C:
1. “Enhanced Entry” (1): The same comments apply as those in
Concept A above. 2. “Relocated/Expanded Amphitheater” (11): If you
want to make the amphitheater bigger, you would not be able to hold
performances on weekday evenings any more. The reason is parking.
Even with the current location and size, the situation is chaotic.
People are driving up and down on Alves and Anton looking
desperately for available spots. The only possible solution would be
to hold performances on weekends using De Anza College parking
lots. If you make it too big and up to date, it may lose a casual and
rustic atmosphere, which I think is one of the charms. Thanks for
reading through my long comment.
Anonymous
2/15/2023 07:47 PM
Maximize contiguous canopy tree shade over aggregate ground.
Please try to avoid a-lot of concrete pads for picnic tables since they
radiate a lot of heat during the summer.
Anonymous
2/15/2023 09:48 PM
Good to have options. The softball field should be kept as the usage
is pretty high. It can be somewhat reconfigured to allow for multi-use
(Cricket or even fenced dog park).
Anonymous
2/15/2023 10:32 PM
Please prioritize incorporating native plants and water-conscious
agriculture. Prioritizing sustainability and biodiversity are paramount
to ensure quality of life for future generations. Cupertino can benefit
from increased cultural, art, and historical pieces. I would like to see
these areas prioritized in the revitalization of Memorial Park.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 04:30 PM
We should include some public art. (3d-not murals). Integrate it into
any area. Rotate the art in and out occasionally.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 06:24 PM
I'd like to be sure that the City does not use any dangerous chemicals
on the grass in all our parks, such as Round-Up. Unsafe for pets and
children (and children at heart) who depend on our parks for their
grassy play.
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Anonymous
2/16/2023 06:34 PM
Since the ponds are closed, I think we need to provide water
elsewhere for birds and geese who need a place to stop as they
travel.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:12 PM
Whatever you can do to minimize the water fowl, I’m all for!!!
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:11 PM
The kids bike park is a fantastic concept and should be incorporated.
They are very popular across Europe and would be a huge addition
to the community.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:25 PM
Please provide more tennis courts as folks are always waiting or can't
find empty courts. Besides the only other park that has tennis courts
is on sara park in sunnyvale bordering cupertino which is too far.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:16 PM
I'm so happy that you're doing this!
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:13 PM
Please no pickleball courts. Tennis players don't have enough courts
to play tennis
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:30 PM
The space decisions should be based on utilization rates. For
example, how many times and how many people use or will use the
existing or proposed space. Like is the amphitheater used more than
a handful of times a year? How often are bocce ball courts used in
the other parks? Does baseball/softball seasons make the space
worth retaining or does the city have enough alternative sites? I gave
my preferences based on how my family would use it but there could
be decisions made buy how spaces are currently used by the
community. Designing a larger amphitheater with the hope that more
will use it is silly but if events are unable to occur then it should be
heavily considered or a secondary site instead of moving it should be
considered.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:18 PM
I think you should put basketball courts!!!!!
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:50 PM
We would love to spend more time in Cupertino on the weekends
however we are missing a downtown vibe (and Main Street is not a
downtown it is a strip mall). This park has the opportunity to be a city
center where young families spend their time.
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Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:43 PM
I like more nature as well as the art exhibits
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:56 PM
be mindful about budget
Anonymous
2/16/2023 07:57 PM
Very limited parking available for non senior center use. Loved the
cherry blossom trees!!
Anonymous
2/16/2023 08:32 PM
More open fields
Anonymous
2/16/2023 08:20 PM
Space for youth to play soccer
Anonymous
2/16/2023 09:12 PM
I like the spaciousness of the space. It would be great if the space
remains free to use for anything after the renovations.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 09:13 PM
Please no more paving & cement. We need kids to be in nature.
The paved playgrounds at the schools are enough for them to
practice bike riding. No more cemented areas in memorial park
please!!!
Anonymous
2/16/2023 09:58 PM
We love going to the park to attend fairs. Can they be more often?
Anonymous
2/16/2023 10:28 PM
Water fountain, compost garden
Anonymous
2/16/2023 10:29 PM
I used to love the water feature, but I can see how that’s
unsustainable in our weather. I really like the modernized designs for
an event plaza, the upgraded amphitheater and the picnic spots. Very
glad that something is being done about our favorite park. :)
Anonymous
2/16/2023 10:37 PM
A basketball court will be great to have, we have non in the vicinity.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 10:45 PM
What happened to having a full basketball court (lighted)? I feel that
this facility would be best utilized at all hours instead of certain hours
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for the other facilities
Anonymous
2/16/2023 10:46 PM
Add Basketball court and please do not move Softball field.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 11:15 PM
I like the bigger playground from concept A but would like to keep the
softball field as my kid’s practice there all the time.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 10:55 PM
Basketball court
Anonymous
2/16/2023 11:26 PM
It would be nice for the park to be a draw for as many people as
possible throughout the day to encourage community. Softball fields,
tennis, bocce - these all take a lot of room and serve a very small
amount of people at one time. Space for groups - children, seniors -
to be together in the outdoors would be a premium.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 11:29 PM
Shade for the audience in the any amphitheater would be very
welcome.
Anonymous
2/16/2023 11:46 PM
Lightings for night time use
Anonymous
2/17/2023 05:47 AM
Cancha de futbol, mas juegos para niños
Anonymous
2/17/2023 07:14 AM
Minimize unwanted foot traffic. The festivals make the neighborhood
unpleasant. Use DeAnza for commercial activities!
Anonymous
2/17/2023 07:24 AM
I chose the community focused one, but I love the idea of an
interactive cultural exhibit, so I hope that stays in there.
Anonymous
2/17/2023 08:13 AM
Please add a outdoor fitness area (callisthenics)
Anonymous
2/17/2023 08:47 AM
Save the softball field
Anonymous Please can you add a basket ball court as well.
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2/17/2023 09:05 AM
Anonymous
2/17/2023 09:20 AM
Large ball fields are infrequently used, instead design the park for
activities for other sports, basketball, volleyball, running track around
the perimeter, etc..
Anonymous
2/17/2023 09:23 AM
So many tennis players are fighting for court time, please increase
number of public courts. Please dont mix tennis with pickle ball, its a
mess. Create separate pickle ball courts and we dont know for how
many years people will keep playing it, it's a new sport. Dont disrupt
tennis which has been there for decades
Anonymous
2/17/2023 11:33 AM
I'm particularly interested in the festivals held at the park, I think they
enhance our city's offerings and contribute to multicultural sharing of
customs, culture, food and relationships between citizens. For me,
over the years it has been a wonderful place for my now grown
children to play on exceptional equipment, run freely with friends and
enjoy sports on the expansive lawns. It is also a great place to walk
and reflect, offering peace and quiet, as well as hold group picnics
and BBQ's at the group areas for this.
Anonymous
2/17/2023 12:48 PM
There should be a small skateboard park for kids. The closest one is
north Sunnyvale.
Anonymous
2/17/2023 12:56 PM
Please consider adding special, nearby parking for families with small
children and strollers.
Anonymous
2/17/2023 06:22 PM
If nothing then olease bring back the fountains
Anonymous
2/18/2023 11:28 AM
Please add dog park with natural grass. This is the only this park
which has not included a Dog park. Lot of people own dogs more
than before. They need a dog park desperately.
Anonymous
2/18/2023 02:37 PM
Walkability and bike connections are vital to any functioning park, and
should be prioritized over parking or car mobility options. Additionally,
public bathrooms are important to any public space. Finally I think the
larger and enhanced theatre is important because there really isn't
this kind of outdoor space in Cupertino today
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Anonymous
2/18/2023 03:36 PM
Please add a fenced in dog park with grass. Although there is one on
Mary, it's gravel and non-community folks come there with untrained
dogs.
Anonymous
2/18/2023 03:51 PM
Please add lots of cherry trees! I also like the ampitheater to remain
where it is and be enhanced.
Anonymous
2/18/2023 08:50 PM
keep BBQ pits, get rid of pond/lake, add summertime water feature
for the kids to run through to keep cool, keep amphitheater in current
location with upgrades
Anonymous
2/18/2023 09:50 PM
My family, including two young kids ages 5 and 3, primarily use the
park for the recreational playgrounds. We live within walking distance
so we often visit the park on weekends so the kids can play. I'd love
to see the redesign focus on more expanded/upgraded playgrounds
as mentioned in option A to replace the softball field which I rarely
see in use. The other primary use I have for the park is to play tennis.
The tennis courts are almost always in use when I go which requires
time to wait until someone finishes so I'd love to see more dedicated
tennis courts.
Anonymous
2/19/2023 08:05 PM
DEDICATED PICKLEBALL COURTS PLEASE
Anonymous
2/19/2023 08:24 PM
What a great opportunity here. I'm a big fan of the Pickleball courts.
Also, more shade for walking, sitting, and picnics. And I thought you
might have an option to make the softball field also support cricket.
Anonymous
2/19/2023 09:01 PM
Dedicated Pickleball Courts needed!
Anonymous
2/20/2023 01:12 PM
Downtown Riverside has wonderful statues memorials dedicated to
Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Caesar Chavez and other great
leaders, along with some of their most profound sayings. It would be
nice to pay homage to our "spiritual" side as part of the park.
Anonymous
2/20/2023 01:57 PM
Either plan A or B with dedicated pickle ball courts will bring adult
community to the park like basketball courts attracts teenagers.
Pickleball is easy to play at various levels and more efficient in space
use.
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Anonymous
2/20/2023 02:28 PM
Please create dedicated pickleball courts for this growing sport that
brings young and old together!
Anonymous
2/20/2023 03:37 PM
I do not like the "commercialized" events with commerce-related
booths
Anonymous
2/20/2023 09:35 PM
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6 DEDICATED TENNIS COURTS AND
ZERO PICKLEBALL COURTS. IF DO ANY PICKLEBALL COURTS,
THEN KEEP THEM AS FAR AWAY FROM THE TENNIS COURTS
AS POSSIBLE. THE SOUND OF A PICKLEBALL BEING STRUCK IS
ONLY SLIGHTLY MORE PLEASANT THAN HEARING A
NEIGHBOR KID SET OFF AN M80 AT 11:00 O'CLOCK AT NIGHT.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 06:50 AM
Dedicated pickleball courts preferred but if multi use tennis and pb
courts please post priority and day/times
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:41 AM
Something for every age group will be great.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:06 AM
Please put in some thought of how the new design to avoid turning
into a homeless encampment..... so that the community feel safe to
utilize the facility in the park
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:10 AM
since it is busy community activities area, I like a quieter park
concept.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:13 AM
I doubt that exercise stations and tables for chess, checkers, etc
would be used much. Keep baseball field and amphitheater in place
to reduce costs. More areas for nature walks, gardens are desired as
that is the major use of the park. I walk there every day and see many
people doing the same so preserving it as a walking area is best.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:50 AM
There are lot of Birds and squirrel, can we have a little water spot for
them in summer when it gets hot & dry
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:27 AM
Strict rules on dogs not to be unleached
Anonymous Cuesta Park Mountain View is a good example of open space and
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2/21/2023 10:31 AM nature focus, with ample playground, tennis courts, grass fields. Add
visually appealing trees or art along Stevens Creek to make Memorial
Park stand out
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:36 AM
Can we have more availability in softball sports. The softball is always
waitlisted. Can we have a bike track or bike lane for our kid’s to ride
their bikes safely without disturbing the elderly
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:33 AM
I like the playground and events.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:01 AM
Excited to see the park revitalized, thank you for the hard work in
planning this out. Please plant more cherry trees and colorful flowers
(tulips, ranunculus, cosmos, nemophila, lavender etc) around the
park. The park should be beautiful, especially during Spring like parks
in our sister city in Japan. Don't make it look too industrial by sticking
to green/brown/steel colors only. See
https://blog.japanwondertravel.com/best-flower-parks-in-japan-22510
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:02 AM
I'm so happy the empty ponds are now more green usable area.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:03 AM
The current softball field is not well utilized and consumes a lot of
space.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:09 AM
Needs more separate pickle ball courts
Anonymous
2/21/2023 12:26 PM
We’ve lived in Cupertino for 27 years. My husband and I look forward
to the park being remodeled. We used to love the water elements
there years ago.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:10 AM
Dedicated pickelball courts, similar to other cities
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:30 AM
Pickleball participation has exploded and is now a sport that various
generations are actively playing. While it is not going to overtake
Tennis, the barrier to entry to start playing pickleball is very low. As a
result, it is very attractive and appealing to people that would
otherwise never consider Tennis. I am confident that the city should
reevaluate the quantity of pickleball courts and perhaps reduce the
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tennis court count by one so that you could increase the count of
pickleball courts by as much as four. There is a social aspect to
pickleball that is not common in Tennis. Pickleball is at its best when
a location has multiple courts (not just 1-3 courts but 6-8 or more).
Unlike tennis, a single game of pickleball may take 10-15 minutes
and then people often circulate to play and socialize with different
people. Please consider making Memorial Park a "Pickleball
Location" that players will want to come to and spend time at your
wonderful park socializing among the community. Thanks.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:31 AM
More parking closer to tennis/pickleball courts
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:42 AM
please consider disabled adults in the playground upgrades - eg
special needs swings etc
Anonymous
2/21/2023 12:22 PM
Pickleball attendance some nights are 30+ twice a week. Next year it
will be 60+ due to the fun and social aspect! Please add more
pickleball lines and dedicated pickleball courts as other cities like San
Jose and Palo Alto have 10+ dedicated courts with an exploding
pickleball population which connects to communities! Thank you!
Anonymous
2/21/2023 12:32 PM
Please don’t remove softball park
Anonymous
2/21/2023 12:35 PM
Softball park is a must to have
Anonymous
2/21/2023 12:48 PM
Keep the gazebo!! It’s my absolute favorite thing and my highschool
did senior pictures there.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 01:00 PM
We love attending events at Memorial Park and the convince of being
able to park at Deanza
Anonymous
2/21/2023 01:13 PM
Please keep the softball field. It is used by many people of all ages
frequently - much more so than the playground or amphitheater. Plant
trees beyond the fence area if there is concern of balls going over the
fence.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 01:22 PM
All tennis courts should be striped for pickleball
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Anonymous
2/21/2023 01:27 PM
It is the least cost effective to keep the softball field.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 01:28 PM
Pickleball courts
Anonymous
2/21/2023 02:13 PM
During the event, the residents nearby are deeply disturbed by illegal
parking on "no parking" or "permit parking " or park in front of fire
hydrant, double parking. Followed by littering after the events. City of
Cupertino is hosting events with the cost of interference on residents
and trashing the park.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 02:32 PM
Cupertino needs dedicated pickle ball courts
Anonymous
2/21/2023 02:39 PM
Nicer playground/structure would be nice
Anonymous
2/21/2023 03:51 PM
Make at least 8 or more dedicated pickleball courts as it is a sport
growing tremendously in popularity that is good for fitness and fun for
boys and girls, men and women. In fact, 8 dedicated pickleball courts
only take the space of 2 tennis courts! Tennis enthusiasts would still
have the remaining existing tennis courts to play on. Both
pickleballers and tennis players can coexist and support the
community.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 03:46 PM
DEDICATED pickleball courts would be FANTASTIC!!! We (Cupertino
resident for 20+yr) currently have to go to Sunnyvale for that.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 05:38 PM
Pickleball paradise
Anonymous
2/21/2023 05:58 PM
These plans are all interesting and well thought out. Thank you!
Anonymous
2/21/2023 06:22 PM
Please add as many native plants, shrubs and trees as possible to
restore the environment for native birds and insects.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 06:16 PM
The softball field is important as there are few nice fields in Cupertino,
beside MVRC. Really like the upgraded ampatheater.
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Anonymous
2/21/2023 07:14 PM
Have you considered a Magical Bridge type playground? Our children
would really benefit. I as an adult have also enjoyed those spaces.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 08:03 PM
I think the park needs more shade trees but not flowering cherry
trees. Non allergic trees that supply better shade.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 07:37 PM
I don't like the idea of extra parking but without adequate parking,
fewer people can enjoy the revitalized Memorial Park without
impacting the surrounding streets.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 08:18 PM
We need more tennis, pickleball courts, and fitness stations. No one
wants more event centers and amphitheaters. People want to be
active and outside. We also need a lap swim pool...
Anonymous
2/21/2023 08:43 PM
All three designs are great.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 08:58 PM
thanks for inviting me to provide feedback. I like the third choice.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 09:21 PM
Please upgrade the seating terrace to allow people with different
abilities to be able to go up / down.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 09:31 PM
Bike locks
Anonymous
2/21/2023 09:40 PM
I love the nature concepts and would love to see more of that!
Anonymous
2/21/2023 09:46 PM
For those of us living close to memorial park, we look forward to the
greenery with all the new construction in the viscosity. Building more
buildings will deprive us of the greenery. Our whole family, including
our dog, loves memorial park
Anonymous
2/21/2023 09:52 PM
Something lacking from all these plans is foresight and how this
space will not only itself adapt and be resilient in the face of climate
change, but how it will support this community as it faces the
challenges of a rapidly changing climate. Urban green spaces need
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to be multifunctional. And while all 3 of these plans provide some sort
of social and ecological benefits, they do not go far enough. I did not
see any of these plans specifically address stormwater management
and was disappointed that there was no green stormwater
infrastructure. In addition, while cherry trees are beautiful and hold
cultural significance for many Cupertino community members, they
are not native and therefore not as resilient or adaptable as native
tree species such as Western Redbud, which too has beautiful pink
blooms and provide ample shade from Their broad canopy.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:21 PM
The elements of the park should express nature and be composed of
as much natural materials as possible.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:24 PM
Be sure to do a good job.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:38 PM
Use of QR code for cultural and /or exhibitions, with brief visual
plates.
Anonymous
2/21/2023 10:40 PM
All concepts look amazing and I am excited about the plans that the
city has for this park!
Anonymous
2/21/2023 11:06 PM
Pickleball courts please . In desperate need of more pickleball courts!
Anonymous
2/22/2023 07:46 AM
Thank you for continuing the upkeep of our beautiful city.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 08:54 AM
You need more pickleball courts.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 09:28 AM
I like the amphitheater the way it is. It kind of combines nature with
the seating. The softball field seems well used by people (not myself
so much), and would hate to see it go away. The current playground
seems recently renovated and works well where it is. Event plaza and
table games to encourage more people to connect in different ways
seems ideal. While I love the idea of a garden walk, McClellan Ranch
Park (and the Steven's Creek pathway) seem to have this concept
well covered.
Anonymous Need to control illegal parking in the neighborhood during event. The
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2/22/2023 09:38 AM design should facilitate, direct, encourage, and enhance event visitors
to park at DeAnza College.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 09:57 AM
You don't need additional parking, just advise event holders to
instruct their guests about parking at De Anza, and retain a high
priority on that pedestrian access
Anonymous
2/22/2023 10:27 AM
Progressive, inclusive & thoughtful approach to redesigning
Memorial Park. Kudos. In general I believe a park should be inclusive,
and provide the community with opportunities to recreate, gather, and
socialize. I prefer Concept A for that reason: its theme is
"Community". Really love the idea that people can find new friends by
going to the park, so ping pong and chess tables really appealed. As
do the pickleball courts, which is inherently social because it's mostly
a doubles game. As well as the picnic areas with shade, and
event/amphitheater spaces. A note re pickleball: as the sport gain
tremendous popularity very quickly (it went from 5M players to 36M in
one year!) Memorial Park may see increased demand for court
space. Staying flexible about sharing court time btwn tennis and
pickleball play may be in the future regardless of which plan you
adopt. Also there is already a dearth of parking spaces, so thoughtful
planning on how to expand parking options is critical.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 10:22 AM
Please retain the softball field
Anonymous
2/22/2023 11:20 AM
With 36 millions tree lost in CA last year, it is vital for every
community to plant as many trees as possible, at the same time use
innovative approach that will speed up urban planting and growth.
Please consider Pocket Forest idea which has implemented at school
sites in Berkeley and all over the world. Creating such forest is a
great way to engage community members from all age and take
ownership of the park, reduce cost. See links for additional info.
https://www.berkeleyside.org/2022/12/08/miyawaki-pocket-forests-
berkeley-unified-school-district https://www.sugiproject.com/blog/the-
miyawaki-method-for-creating-forests
Anonymous
2/22/2023 11:16 AM
Thank you to the whole team that has been working to revitalize this
wonderful community park that myself, my family, neighbors, and
friends all love! The park has been a key hub for so many people of
all ages to gather, make connections, and build community. I am a
tennis and softball player and have recently found pickleball...and see
that this sport has been all-inclusive for the Cupertino community. I
strongly vote for Plan A to have dedicated Pickleball courts and to
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leave the Pickleball striping/lines & nets on tennis court 2 in the
event that the tennis court is empty. Thank you!
Anonymous
2/22/2023 02:06 PM
please make sure to keep the softball fields as they are an integral
part of the community park
Anonymous
2/22/2023 03:14 PM
Some kind of water feature would be very welcome. Also must have
rules for dogs on leash because many people at various Cupertino
parks do not follow dog leash rules.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 04:04 PM
Green with focus on nature will be good
Anonymous
2/22/2023 04:46 PM
I’m a scoutmaster and look for spaces to engage teen groups in the
outdoors. Spaces that accommodate groups, seating and tables,
located near lawns are great for teaching and games with groups of
scouts. Places to have a campfire program are great too. I’m a big
fan of having nature and teaching kids about plants. We need areas
that don’t cost money in which to be outdoors.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 04:46 PM
The park needs to be a place of nature and beauty, somewhere you
want to spend time walking in and bringing your children and
grandchildren with open ended play experiences. There is plenty of
public art, tennis courts and softball fields so I would prefer to keep
this open and natural as it is a unique space and at the heart of the
city.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 07:15 PM
A dedicated pickelball courts
Anonymous
2/22/2023 07:38 PM
I wish you had not destroyed the Oaks Center. The new high-rise
buildings look horrible and indicate what's coming once the "Westport
Cupertino" is completed. I can't believe how someone could come up
with such a plan. Please don't destroy Memorial Park.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 08:58 PM
My kids love the playground and climbers, please do not take it down;
they love the natural amphitheater seats and running up and down
them; we wish they could add exercise equipment
Anonymous Safety from crime important
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Anonymous
2/22/2023 10:00 PM
I’ve been playing softball at Memorial Park for 12 years. It’s an
important activity that I share with many quality players. It’s good
mentally and physically for all of us.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 10:50 PM
Best Mix and match: Concept A but with 4 pickleball Courts , drop-off
and parking from b or C, instead of game tables have a separate
enclosed playground for preschoolers and volleyball sand ct ,add
some of nature garden to garden walk,
harya
2/22/2023 10:53 PM
Please have dedicated pickleball courts, there is no shortage of
dedicated tennis courts but with pickleball thats not the case. Most
public tennis courts are used for private coaching, where as pickleball
courts have bigger turnout and used for recreational play by Seniors
and youngsters which align with the social/community objectives.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport and Bay area has the worst
pickleball facilities in the entire country. ( No dedicated public indoor
courts) Besides being easier to learn than tennis, pickleball is also
slower paced and there’s less ground to cover; you could almost fit
four pickleball courts onto one tennis court, and most picklers play
doubles. Some research suggests that it may be safer than tennis for
people with heart issues, too. In one of the few studies that’s been
done on pickleball, researchers found that compared to walking at a
self-selected pace for half an hour, people who played doubles
pickleball for half an hour had 14 percent higher heart rates and
burned 36 percent more calories. Another study from Western
Colorado University found that picklers averaged a heart rate of 109
beats per minute and burned 354 calories per hour, which qualifies it
as a moderate-intensity workout alongside hiking, yoga and water
aerobics. The players also saw significant improvements in their
cholesterol levels, blood pressure and maximal oxygen uptake, a
measure of cardiovascular fitness, after playing for an hour every
other day for six weeks. “Because the paddle’s so small, pickleball is
great for hand-eye coordination as well as neuromuscular
coordination,” said Heather Milton, a clinical exercise physiologist at
the Sports Performance Center at NYU Langone Health. “You’re
moving in different planes, not just forward like you do when you’re
walking or cycling, which is good for your agility. And because there’s
rotation involved, you’re working your core along with your upper and
lower extremities.” Less than a quarter of U.S. adults get enough
physical activity, and that percentage decreases with age. One of the
main barriers to exercising is a lack of social interaction, a big source
of motivation. But while 50 percent of people quit exercising six
months after starting, research shows that picklers keep coming back
to the court again and again, primarily because the game is so social.
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Pickleball can also improve your well-being: According to another
study of picklers age 50 and older, those who were more serious
about the sport tended to be more satisfied with their lives. The same
researchers found an inverse relationship between “serious leisure”
— in this case, playing pickleball competitively — and levels of
depression.
Anonymous
2/22/2023 11:48 PM
There needs to be more of a focus on nature and less on people. We
know from experience that people mess up things and therefore need
less "human-friendly" designs for parks. People have more than
enough places to gather.
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