Project Update

City Council approved the construction contract with Suarez & Munoz Construction on March 24, 2026.

What to Expect

• Construction will start in spring 2026
• Work will take about one year and finish by mid-2027
• The park will be closed during construction

What Stays Open

• John W. Christian Greenbelt pathway
• Basketball, tennis and handball courts

All-Inclusive Playground

• Construction will begin with the new all-inclusive playground
• It is expected to open in late summer 2026
• Funding includes support from Santa Clara County's All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program

Next Steps

• Spring 2026 – Construction begins
• Late summer 2026 – All-inclusive playground opens to the public
• Mid-2027 – Project construction is complete

The approved concept reflects community input and the City's operation and maintenance needs. Design features include:

• New concession stand and restroom building
• Separate large and small dog park
• Natural grass
• All-inclusive playground and Tot Lot
• Water play area
• Mini skate park
• Greenbelt pathway lighting (with energy efficient fixtures)
• Landscape irrigation and planting

Community Input

Community Meeting #3 Minutes - July 26, 2023

Community Meeting and Online Survey #2 Results - survey period: May 5 to 22, 2023

Community Meeting and Online Survey #1 Results - survey period: Jan. 19 to Feb. 1, 2023

Reports to Council

Report To Council 26-0359, March 24, 2026 - Award Contract in the Amount of $13,607,856.60 to Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc. for the Lakewood Park Renovation and Enhancement Project

Report to Council 24-0936, Nov. 19, 2024 – Approve the Revised Concept for the Lakewood Park Renovation Project and Find the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262

Report to Council 23-0065, Oct. 24, 2023 – Approve the Preferred Concept for the Lakewood Park Renovation Project and Find the Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262

Report to Parks and Recreation Commission 23-0060, Sept. 13, 2023 – Recommend to City Council Approval of the Preferred Concept Plan for the Lakewood Park Renovation Project

Report to Council 22-0586, Sept. 13, 2022 – Approval of Contract to Verde Design Inc. for Design Services for the Lakewood Park Renovation and Enhancement Project (F21-080)

The park, built in 1964, is in northern Sunnyvale. Over the years we made minor improvements and renovations. But, this will be the first major renovation of the park since it was built.

This project is made possible in part by a grant we received in September 2020 from the County of Santa Clara's All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program. The funding is to help us build an all-inclusive playground. The playground will be welcoming to people of all ages and all abilities.

In September 2022, the City awarded a contract for design services to Verde Design. The design phase kicked off October 2022.