Environmental Declaration WPCP 20240409

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3.17. Recreation Would the Project: a) Would the project increase the use of existing ❑ D 0 0 neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or ❑ ❑ ❑� require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Discussion Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is separated from the Proposed Project site by the tidal slough to the south. Along the western side of the Proposed Project site runs the Bay Trail, which provides a connection between San Leandro and Oakland via a trail bridge completed in 2010.51 To the north of the WPCP lies the Metropolitan Golf Links. The closest public park and recreational facility is Cherry Grove Park, located about 1.15 miles east of the WPCP entrance. a) Increased use of public parks: The Proposed Project is designed in such a way that it will not interfere with access to nearby recreational spaces, nor will it lead to an increase in usage of the existing local and regional parks located near the Project area. The Proposed Project is anticipated to enhance the Bay Trail through enhanced aesthetics and signage, while educating users on the local ecology and cultural resources, and the purpose and objectives of the treatment wetland. Thus, the Proposed Project will not conflict with Relevant policies from San Leandro's 2035 General Plan and will have no adverse impact on the use of existing parks and recreational facilities.52.53 Lmpact Designation: No Impact b) Construction or expansion of recreational facilities: The Proposed Project does not encompass any residential development, thereby eliminating the possibility of directly increasing the use of existing recreational facilities in the vicinity. Additionally, it will not necessitate the expansion or construction of 51 City of San Leandro 2035 General Plan, adopted by City Council in 2016 with subsequent amendments. Chapter 6, Open Space, Parks, and Conservation. Available at https://www.sanleandro.org/332/General-Plan 52 City of San Leandro 2035 General Plan, adopted by City Council in 2016 with subsequent amendments. Chapter 6, Open Space, Parks, and Conservation. Available at htLps://www.sanleandro.org/332/General-Plan 53 Policy OSC-3.3 of the San Leandro 2035 General Plan: Bay and Ridge Trails. Support the development and improvement of a regional trail system in and around San Leandro, including the Bay Trail and the Ridge Trail. Work with EBRPD to improve access from San Leandro neighborhoods to these trails by improving existing trails, and developing new spur trails, bike lanes, and signage. San Leandro Treatment Wetland IS/MND