Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Marlon Quiambao, Senior Engineer
Public Works
July 23, 2024
Las Palmas Tennis Center
Needs Assessment
2City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Assessment Goals: Site and Scope
• Buildings Only
Hollenbeck Ave
Las Palmas
Park
3City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 • EVALUATE the current condition
of existing buildings
Pro Shop (1975) – 960sf
Restrooms (1975) – 890sf
Storage Shed (1975) – 185sf
Café (2000) – 504sf
Lounge (2004) – 512sf
• ASSESS remaining life
expectancy of structures
• PROPOSE long-term plan to
improve the center
Assessment Goals
Evaluate
Assess
Propose
4City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Building Conditions: Pro Shop (1975)
5City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Building Conditions: Restrooms (1975)
6City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Building Conditions: Storage Shed (1975)
7City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Building Conditions: Café (2000)
8City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Building Conditions: Lounge (2004)
9City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 (1) 2021 Usage Analysis of Existing Courts, (2) Numbers are not unique players, but a representation of hourly court occupation by singles and doubles players. 2021 Usage Analysis(1)
Use of the Tennis Center
Type of Use Number of Uses(2)
Public Reservations 81,593
USTA League Players 21,222
Singles Academy
(Eagle Fustar) 24,130
Pickleball 21,272
Instructional Tennis 4,959
10City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 • Restrooms are the highest priority.
Additional toilet stalls are rated as
most beneficial improvement, followed
by lockers.
• Pro-Shop services meet the needs of
five out of six patron groups
represented.
• Enhancing Café services ranges from
Somewhat to Very Important. Five out
of six users responded that a hot food
menu is desired.
• Lounge is used occasionally by patrons.
Outreach: Key User Interviews & Takeaways
USTA
League
Captain
Senior
Tennis
Player
Tennis
Club
Member
Pickleball
Player
Youth
Player
Tennis
Student
11City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Addresses identified
repairs, but offers No
Programmatic Growth
The facility would remain at
approximately 3,050sf
Construction may include a
series of projects
5-10 Year Lifespan
Estimated Design and
Construction Cost is $2.0M
Facility Option A: Repairs Only
Existing Building Footprint Existing Walkways
(E) RESTROOMS
890 SF
(E) CAFE
504 SF (E) PRO-SHOP
960 SF
(E) LOUNGE
512 SF
12City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Comparable Amenities to
Neighboring Community
Facilities
The facility would grow to
approximately 5,225sf
16-20 months of
construction
25+ Year Lifespan
Estimated Design and
Construction Cost is $8.0M
Facility Option B: Rebuild & Renovate
Existing Building Footprint Existing Walkways
New Building/Addition
13City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Becomes a Regional-
leading Facility
The facility would grow to
approximately 8,540sf
18-24 months of
construction
50+ Year Lifespan
Estimated Design and
Construction Cost is
$16.0M
Facility Option C: Replace & Grow
New Building Footprint Existing Walkways
New Walkway/Seating Area
14City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Project Options
Repairs Only
$2.0 Million
3,050 square feet
No Programmatic
Growth
Rebuild & Renovate
$8.0 Million
5,225 square feet
Comparable to
Neighboring Facilities
Replace & Grow
$16.0 Million
8,540 square feet
Becomes a Regional-
Leading Facility
F ACILITY O PTION A F ACILITY O PTION B F ACILITY O PTION C
15City of Sunnyvale – Las Palmas Tennis Center Needs Assessment – July 2024 Staff Recommendation
Next Steps
• Renovation or replacement of the Las Palmas Tennis Center Buildings will be needed in the future and should be planned
• Add projects during the capital budget cycle (funded or unfunded) • Facility Option B – Rebuild & Renovate is recommended • Funding Source – Park Dedication Fund
• Council Feedback?