Help Decide the Future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course
As a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Work Program item, the Cupertino City Council included a needs assessment study of Blackberry Farm Golf Course. Currently, the City is looking into two options for the site, A) Conduct necessary repairs and minor improvements to the golf course, or B) Discontinue the use of the site as a golf course and restore to natural habitat and trails. Whether you are a Cupertino resident, golfer, walker, or neighbor, the City wants to hear from you.
Option A: Golf Course Necessary Repairs and Minor Improvements – Replace the irrigation system, tee boxes, greens, and sand traps. The ninth hole would be shortened to increase safety and eliminate errant shots to the parking lot, trail, and first tee box. This includes the possible expansion of the short game practice area. Lowland native plantings would replace the empty ponds. The Golf Course is estimated to be closed for 9 to 12 months if this option is chosen. On course ADA issues would be addressed. National Golf Foundation Consulting completed this study.
Option B: Conversion to Natural Habitat - Establish accessible walking trails, free to the public, that connect with the Stevens Creek Trail and develop other visitor amenities, such as seating, an outdoor education area, and a ranger’s office. Allow the Stevens Creek riparian corridor vegetation to occupy portions of the existing golf course naturally. Plant and manage vegetation to foster the growth of drought-tolerant and native species. Establish a wildflower meadow. Existing Coastal Redwoods would remain. Incorporate fire resiliency management practices. MIG, Inc completed this study. It includes a preliminary conceptual design for the purposes of facilitating this feasibility discussion and is not meant to be a finalized design.
To learn more about this project and share your comments, visit engagecupertino.org/bbfgolfcourse.
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