"Preliminary blueprints for the 13-acre Palm Avenue Community Park show possible plans for a cricket field for youth along with green space, a playground, picnic tables, public restrooms and a parking lot. But a group of neighbors are concerned the sport - created in England involving a bat and ball and one of the most popular sports in the world - could pose dangers to passersbys, vehicles and homes."
"In a statement, city spokeswoman Geneva Bosques said that cricket was one of the top requests from residents in a recent city survey gauging public interest in the park. She wrote that the city has done "extensive outreach" to gather input from residents about the park, has heard from the residents concerned about a cricket field and said that "safety is our #1 priority.""
Preliminary blueprints for the 13-acre Palm Avenue Community Park in Fremont propose a youth cricket field alongside green space, playground, picnic areas, restrooms and parking. Neighbors fear cricket could endanger passersby, vehicles and homes and call the proposal negligent. Fremont Parks Planning and Design Manager Tara Bhuthimethe said the city aims to design parks inclusive of all ages and noted known demand for cricket. City spokeswoman Geneva Bosques said cricket ranked among top resident requests, that extensive outreach occurred, and that safety is the city's top priority. The city already operates a cricket facility in Central Park but cannot meet growing reservation demand; officials have not finalized plans.
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