Parks

Excitement ran high on Friday, June 13th as Cupertino celebrated the opening of its first all-inclusive playground at Jollyman Park. Children clustered around the playground’s gates, eagerly waiting to enter. The new playground is entirely unique and custom-designed, incorporating extensive community feedback. What Does it Mean to be All-Inclusive? According to the playground’s design firm,…

A newly-built playground is open for play at Creekside Park. The renovation was initiated four years ago, in 2020. Via the City of Cupertino website, construction was scheduled to begin in June 2022. However, the playground appears to have undergone renovation much later, in 2024. The new playground brings a much-needed revitalization to Creekside Park,…

On April 3rd, 2024, the Cupertino City Council approved a plan to renovate Memorial Park. The plan promises a plethora of amenities for the community to enjoy, from an all-inclusive playground to eight new pickleball courts. The only catch? An $84M price tag, which remains entirely unfunded and does not have a timeline. Potential Tax…

After a year of research and community outreach, plans for a revitalized Memorial Park are moving closer to completion. The new design will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities, improve upon dated facilities, and increase connectivity with more bikeways and walkways. What’s Changing Many of the park’s new features will occupy space that…

Background: The Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground (AIPG) project is expected to be completed by June 2024, and is fully funded. Via the city’s website, residents can expect to enjoy “supportive play theories and practices to appeal to people of all ages and abilities.”  Jollyman Park Playground 2023, Pre-Renovation The playground is designed by MIG, a…