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Fair Oaks Park Renovation

The Fair Oaks Park Renovation Project will provide a major renovation of the 15-acre park facility, originally built in 1969. This project will enhance the park's recreational usability and improve accessibility for all potential park users.

The renovation will increase water and energy efficiency; upgrade park amenities; and construct an all-inclusive playground for all ages and abilities through a partnership with the Magical Bridge Foundation.

Contact

Nathan Scribner, Assistant City Engineer, 408-730-2783

Progress

On Oct. 16, 2018, City Council approved the Fair Oaks Park Renovation Project Conceptual Design. Detailed design and preparation of the construction bid documents began at the end of October 2018 and was completed in late August 2019.  Permitting and utility coordination are underway.  The project is expected to go to bid in the fall.  Construction is expected to begin in late 2019. 

Details

This project includes:

  • Replacement of the athletic fields with the City's first synthetic turf fields
  • Renovation of the picnic areas and park amenities
  • Upgrades to existing lighting
  • Addition of ADA improvements
  • Replacement of basketball courts
  • Installation of a new restroom facility and parking lot

Also, this project will incorporate an all-inclusive playground with equipment suitable for all park users, including children with various physical and cognitive abilities and the elderly. The playground will be designed by the Magical Bridge Foundation. 

Design Phase: February 2018 to summer 2019

Bidding Phase: fall 2019

Construction Phase: winter 2019 to winter 2020

Background

This project is a major renovation of the Fair Oaks Park, a 15-acre park facility originally built in 1969 and centrally located within Sunnyvale.  

This project will incorporate an all-inclusive playground design through the Magical Bridge Foundation. The playground was approved by City Council for both conceptual design and funding on June 14, 2017 and July 11, 2017, respectively. It will be the first Magical Bridge playground in the South Bay.

Learn about Magical Bridge Sunnyvale

In January 2018 the City awarded a contract for design services to Verde Design, Inc. The design phase kicked off in February 2018.

The City held community outreach meetings in March and April 2018 to help develop a preferred conceptual design. Feedback from neighbors, park users and other community members will assist in determining the scope of work.

Report to Council 17-0328, June 14, 2017 - Approve the Concept of Constructing an Inclusive Playground at Fair Oaks Park and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Between Magical Bridge Foundation and the City of Sunnyvale for Design and Construction Services Related to the Playground

Report to Council 17-0671, July 11, 2017 - Approve the Concept of Constructing an Inclusive Playground at Fair Oaks Park and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Between Magical Bridge Foundation and the City of Sunnyvale for Design and Construction Services Related to the Playground

Report to Parks and Recreation Commission 18-0418, Sept. 12, 2018 - Recommended to City Council approval of the Conceptual Design for the Fair Oaks Park Renovation Project

Report to Council 18-0646, Oct. 16, 2018 - Approved the Conceptual Design for the Fair Oaks Park Renovation Project 

Last Updated: Sep 4, 2019
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