Sunnyvale, California

Parkland

Suburban comfort with rural charm — Ponderosa and Raynor Parks anchor one of Sunnyvale's most serene neighborhoods.

The neighborhood

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Parkland offers suburban comforts with a rural charm all its own. Tree-canopied streets and two excellent parks give the neighborhood its serene feeling. Built between the 1950s and 1970s, the northern part near Ponderosa Park holds traditional one- and two-story homes, while the southern part near Raynor Park is filled with modern single-story houses on spacious lots.

Buyers choose Parkland for its parks, its respected public and private schools and its easy reach of Apple, LinkedIn and Google campuses. For sellers, the neighborhood's bucolic feel — smaller homes on larger lots, mature trees, golf and open space — is a rare offering this close to the Valley's job centers.

Two parksPonderosa Park and Raynor Park anchor it

Rural charmTree-canopied streets, larger lots

Golf nearbySunken Gardens course & Golfland USA

A sense of place

The quiet side of the tech corridor.

Parkland moves at a slower pace. Morning tennis at Ponderosa Park's courts, bocce on summer evenings, kids riding to Raynor Park after school — and the Sunken Gardens golf course around the corner for nine holes before work. With Apple Park, LinkedIn and Google all close, it's where Valley professionals come home to exhale.

Architecture1950s–70s traditional homes north; modern single-stories on big lots south.

LandscapeTree-canopied streets, park edges and garden-sized lots.

Daily lifePark sports, golf outings and short commutes to the big campuses.

01 / Education

Schools near Parkland homes.

Public school placement is determined by the local districts and can change. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

District resources

District and campus resources for Parkland buyers.

Parkland spans the Santa Clara Unified School District (Braly, Laurelwood and Ponderosa Elementary, Marian A. Peterson Middle) and the Sunnyvale School District (Sunnyvale Middle, Columbia Middle), with Fremont High and Adrian Wilcox High as the high schools — plus private options like Challenger and the French American School of Silicon Valley. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district before relying on an assignment.

Santa Clara Unified School District

Official district and enrollment resources

Official site

Ponderosa Elementary School

Grades K–5 · 804 Ponderosa Avenue, Sunnyvale

Official site

Laurelwood Elementary School

Grades K–5 · 592 Dunholme Way, Sunnyvale

Official site

Marian A. Peterson Middle School

Grades 6–8 · 1380 Rosalia Avenue, Sunnyvale

Official site

02 / Parks

Ponderosa Park and Raynor Park.

Ponderosa Park's 9-plus acres are the heart of the neighborhood — baseball, basketball, tennis and bocce — while Raynor Park's 14.7 acres add play areas, ball fields and horseshoe pits near the Apple campus.

Park tennis courts under mature trees in Sunnyvale

Ponderosa Park

811 Henderson Ave · 9+ acres · baseball, basketball, tennis, bocce

Raynor Park

1565 Quail Ave · 14.7 acres · play areas, ball fields

Sunken Gardens Golf Course

9-hole course and 18-stall driving range around the corner

Facilities and access conditions can change. Review the official city and park listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Hiking & Trails

Park paths and the Stevens Creek Trail give Parkland plenty of room to walk, run and ride.

Stevens Creek Trail

Paved multi-use trail for biking and running.

Ponderosa Park paths

Walking loops around the fields, courts and picnic areas.

Tree-canopied street walks

Some of Sunnyvale's shadiest, prettiest residential streets.

Trail conditions, seasonal closures and access rules can change. Check the linked official resources before heading out.

03 / Local life

Amenities in Parkland.

Golfers get the Sunken Gardens 9-hole course and driving range plus Golfland USA's mini golf, while El Camino Real and the big tech campuses sit minutes away.

Tree-lined suburban street with homes in Parkland, Sunnyvale — Tree-canopied streets near Ponderosa Park

Single-story suburban home with garden in Parkland, Sunnyvale — Single-stories on spacious southern lots

Golf

Sunken Gardens & Golfland

The Sunken Gardens 9-hole course and 18-stall driving range welcome beginners and avid players; Golfland USA adds mini golf and arcade fun.

Parks

Two parks, every sport

Between Ponderosa and Raynor Parks: baseball, basketball, tennis, bocce, play areas and horseshoe pits — most within walking distance.

Commute

Campus-close

Apple Park, LinkedIn and Google campuses are all close, with 280 and the expressways keeping the rest of the Valley in reach.

Map & getting around

Getting around Parkland.

Parkland runs between Ponderosa Park in the north and Raynor Park in the south. These are the everyday destinations residents drive to most.

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Ponderosa Park

4 min drive · Sunnyvale area

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Raynor Park

6 min drive · Sunnyvale area

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Apple Park

8 min drive · Sunnyvale area

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10 min

Murphy Avenue, Downtown Sunnyvale

10 min drive · Sunnyvale area

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14 min

Santana Row

14 min drive · Sunnyvale area

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20 min

Stanford University

20 min drive · Sunnyvale area

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18 min

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

18 min drive · Sunnyvale area

Directions

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Tap Directions for live routing.

Market snapshot

Home values in Parkland.

Sunnyvale commands some of the South Bay's strongest home values. Here's a quick citywide snapshot around Parkland.

$150K

Median household income

Citywide approx. as of Sept 2026 · U.S. Census ACS

$2.0M

Median home price

Citywide approx. as of Sept 2026 · homes.com, Zillow & Redfin market data

$4.3M

High-end price point

Citywide approx. as of Sept 2026 · recent top listings

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), homes.com, Zillow/Redfin market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Parkland?

Parkland rewards buyers who look past the house to the lot and the street. Smaller homes on larger lots are the neighborhood's signature — compare outdoor space, tree canopy and park proximity alongside interior condition.

School boundaries here cross two districts, so confirm the exact address directly with the district before relying on an assignment. Local guidance can help you weigh a northern traditional against a southern single-story and read comparable Parkland sales.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Parkland home?

A Parkland marketing plan should lead with the parks-and-trees lifestyle. Ponderosa and Raynor Parks, the golf course and the shaded streets are the story — one that campus commuters will pay a premium to live inside.

Preparation starts with the specific home, its lot and its light. From pricing and presentation to launch strategy, the goal is to connect the property with buyers seeking calm within minutes of the Valley's biggest employers.

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Buyer & seller questions

Parkland real estate FAQ.

What are Parkland's two parks?

Ponderosa Park (9+ acres with baseball, basketball, tennis and bocce) in the north and Raynor Park (14.7 acres with play areas and ball fields) in the south.

What types of homes are in Parkland?

Traditional one- and two-story homes from the 1950s–70s near Ponderosa Park, and modern single-story houses on spacious lots near Raynor Park.

Which school districts serve Parkland?

Santa Clara Unified (Braly, Laurelwood, Ponderosa, Peterson Middle) and Sunnyvale School District (Sunnyvale Middle, Columbia Middle), with Fremont and Wilcox high schools.

Is there golf near Parkland?

Yes — the Sunken Gardens 9-hole golf course and driving range are around the corner, plus Golfland USA for family mini golf.

How is the commute from Parkland?

Apple Park, LinkedIn and Google campuses are all close, with easy access to 280 and the expressways.

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Local guidance

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For a property-specific view of Parkland homes, school placement, street-by-street differences and nearby amenities, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

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