All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park
The City of Cupertino is moving forward with the design and construction of an All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park funded through Santa Clara County All-Inclusive Playground Grant (AIPG) program. In October 2018, City Council authorized staff to submit an application to the County’s AIPG grant program, requesting funds for an all-inclusive playground at Jollyman Park. The Board of Supervisors authorized a grant award to Cupertino for $1,448,201 with a City match contribution. The balance of the project cost would be provided through fundraising and donations. The City of Cupertino conducted a Feasibility Study on potential park sites and thoroughly evaluatedContinue reading
The City of Cupertino is moving forward with the design and construction of an All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park funded through Santa Clara County All-Inclusive Playground Grant (AIPG) program. In October 2018, City Council authorized staff to submit an application to the County’s AIPG grant program, requesting funds for an all-inclusive playground at Jollyman Park. The Board of Supervisors authorized a grant award to Cupertino for $1,448,201 with a City match contribution. The balance of the project cost would be provided through fundraising and donations. The City of Cupertino conducted a Feasibility Study on potential park sites and thoroughly evaluated each one. Results were presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission and concluded that Jollyman Park was the 1st choice. The Commission endorsed this finding.
Based on the feasibility study recommendations, the City proposes building a quality all-inclusive playground at Jollyman Park. It is an inviting space with a green lawn, a looped pathway system, and beautiful large trees imparting a serene quality. The playground will provide about 0.85 acre in core play area plus a landscaped buffer area at its edges. The new playground will be conveniently located along the Stelling Road frontage, immediately adjacent to the existing parking lot area.
The project aims to incorporate the best supportive play theories and practices to appeal to people of all ages and abilities. The design will support recreation and social interaction for people with autism, sensory challenges, cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities, and those without special needs. The project leverages public grant funding with private donations to maximize the playground design to be reimagined and renovated to meet AIPG guidelines.
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Assemblymember Evan Low Secures $1 Million in Funding
Share Assemblymember Evan Low Secures $1 Million in Funding on Facebook Share Assemblymember Evan Low Secures $1 Million in Funding on Twitter Share Assemblymember Evan Low Secures $1 Million in Funding on Linkedin Email Assemblymember Evan Low Secures $1 Million in Funding link22 Nov 2022The City of Cupertino is pleased to receive $1 million in state funding championed by Assemblymember Evan Low for the All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park.
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Virtual Community Meeting #2
Share Virtual Community Meeting #2 on Facebook Share Virtual Community Meeting #2 on Twitter Share Virtual Community Meeting #2 on Linkedin Email Virtual Community Meeting #2 link03 May 2023CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Virtual Community Meeting #2 | October 5, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Join us for the last virtual community meeting to learn how your input shaped the final design for a new All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park. We will discuss the final design, play features, and share the project's next steps.
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Virtual Community Meeting #1
Share Virtual Community Meeting #1 on Facebook Share Virtual Community Meeting #1 on Twitter Share Virtual Community Meeting #1 on Linkedin Email Virtual Community Meeting #1 link03 May 2023CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Virtual Community Meeting #1 | June 29, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Join the City of Cupertino for a virtual community meeting. We will share concept plan alternatives for the new All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park. This comment opportunity will allow you to review the play area and park features, share your feedback and help determine the final design for the playground.
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In-Person Comment Opportunity #4
Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #4 on Facebook Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #4 on Twitter Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #4 on Linkedin Email In-Person Comment Opportunity #4 link03 May 2023CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In-Person Comment Opportunity #4 at Jollyman Park | June 25, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Join the City of Cupertino at Jollyman Park for an in-person comment opportunity. We will share concept plan alternatives for the new All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park. This comment opportunity will allow you to review the play area and park features, share your feedback and help determine the final design for the playground.
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In-Person Comment Opportunity #3
Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #3 on Facebook Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #3 on Twitter Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #3 on Linkedin Email In-Person Comment Opportunity #3 link03 May 2023CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In-Person Comment Opportunity #3 at the Library | June 18, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Join the City of Cupertino in front of the Library for an in-person comment opportunity. We will share concept plan alternatives for the new All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park. This comment opportunity will allow you to review the play area and park features, share your feedback and help determine the final design for the playground.
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In-Person Comment Opportunity #2
Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #2 on Facebook Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #2 on Twitter Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #2 on Linkedin Email In-Person Comment Opportunity #2 link03 May 2023CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In-Person Comment Opportunity #2 at Earth Day | April 23, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
Join the City of Cupertino at the Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to share your ideas for an all-inclusive playground. The City will use your ideas and input to develop playground concept plans to share at future meetings.
To learn more about the event, visit cupertino.org/earthday(External link)
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In-Person Comment Opportunity #1
Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #1 on Facebook Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #1 on Twitter Share In-Person Comment Opportunity #1 on Linkedin Email In-Person Comment Opportunity #1 link03 May 2023CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.In-Person Comment Opportunity #1 at Jollyman Park | March 26, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Join the City of Cupertino at Jollyman Park on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to share your ideas for an all-inclusive playground. The City will use your ideas and input to develop playground concept plans to share at future meetings.
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- The City of Cupertino hosted a virtual community meeting to share conceptual plan alternatives for the new All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park.
- The inclusive play primer presentation ensures that staff, stakeholders, and the public have a shared understanding of what goes into creating an inclusive play area. This 45-minute video provides a broad overview of the science of play, disability awareness, accessibility and ADA, universal design, inclusive design, and designing inclusive playgrounds.
Project Schedule
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Project Initiation
All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park has finished this stageWinter 2022
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Data Collection & Existing Conditions
All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park has finished this stageWinter 2022
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Community Engagement
All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park has finished this stage- Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Update (May 6, 2021)
- Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Update (November 4, 2021)
- Online Survey #1 (March 9 - April 26 2022)
- In-Person Comment Opportunity #1 at Jollyman Park (March 26, 2022)
- Community Collaborators Meeting (March 29, 2022)
- In-Person Comment Opportunity #2 on Earth Day (April 23, 2022)
- Online Survey #2 (June 14 - July 14 2022)
- Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (May 2, 2022)
- In-Person Comment Opportunity #3 at Library (June 18, 2022)
- In-Person Comment Opportunity #4 at Jollyman Park
(June 25, 2022) - 1st Community Meeting-Virtual (June 29, 2022)
- 2nd Community Meeting-Virtual (October 5, 2022)
- Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (October 6, 2022)
- Arts and Culture Commission Meeting ( May 22, 2023)
- Arts and Culture Commission Meeting ( September 25, 2023)
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Final Conceptual Design
All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park has finished this stageFall 2022
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Construction Documents
All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park is currently at this stageSpring 2024
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Construction
this is an upcoming stage for All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman ParkAutumn 2024
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Grand Reopening
this is an upcoming stage for All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman ParkSummer 2025
Project Contact
Susan Michael
Capital Improvement Programs Manager
Email:susanm@cupertino.gov