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THE PLANNING PROCESS The City of San Leandro selected the WRT Consultant Team to engage the community, evaluate existing conditions, and ultimately, develop this plan. As illustrated in Figure 1.1, the process commenced fall 2023 and the Plan was adopted in Spring 2025. The process included extensive pubic engagement efforts, which are detailed further in Chapter 3: Our Vision & Priorities. BUILDING ON OTHER PLANNING EFFORTS Building on San Leandro’s previous planning efforts, particularly the 2035 General Plan, is essential for ensuring the recreation and parks system works in synergy with other community elements, such as housing, transportation, and land use. The Recreation and Parks Master Plan integrates and advances adopted strategies to ensure the City’s parks and recreation initiatives complement broader City goals. An overview of related efforts follows: • San Leandro 2035 General Plan (2016) is a long-term blueprint guiding San Leandro’s growth. The Open Space, Parks, and Conservation element sets goals for expanding and improving park access, addressing climate challenges, and establishing service standards for City parks, which are reflected in this Master Plan. • San Leandro Creek Trail Master Plan (2017) envisions a multi-use trail along San Leandro Creek to connect communities, enhance recreation, and restore local ecology. Currently under construction, the trail will ultimately link Lake Chabot Regional Park and the San Francisco Bay Trail. It will serve as a valuable recreational resource to the San Leandro community who has expressed a strong preference for additional trails and access to San Leandro Creek. • San Leandro Climate Action Plan (2021) outlines steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and ensure equitable access to resources, including green spaces. It also emphasizes park accessibility within a 10-minute walk for all residents, which is analyzed as part of this Master Plan. • City of San Leandro Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (2024) supports active transportation and safe access to parks through improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. This Recreation and Parks Master Plan builds off the recommendations of this plan to increase accessibility to parks and recreational opportunities. • Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan (2020) aims to develop a mixed-use, transit-oriented development with enhanced public spaces. Several of the specific plan’s priorities align with the Recreation and Parks Plan’s objectives, including access to green spaces, improved mobility, and the establishment of a community destination. The Bay Fair TOD area offers a significant opportunity for the City of San Leandro to build new parks that meet the needs identified in this Master Plan. • San Leandro Age-friendly Action Plan (2024) is a roadmap for supporting older adults, with priorities for health, safety, and social connection. It includes park-related initiatives like shuttle services and intergenerational programs, which is in line with the goals and objective of this Master Plan. • San Leandro Trees Master Plan (on-going) seeks to improve community health by increasing urban tree canopy. On completion, it will guide the City on managing, planting, and caring for trees and will be a useful resource for supporting the tree canopy within the City’s recreation and parks facilities. Project Initiation Needs Assessment Inventory + Analysis Pop-up Events Focus Groups Pop-up Events Public Workshop #1 Statistically- Valid Survey Public Workshop #2 & Survey Public Workshop #3 & Survey Final Plan Draft Plan Recommendations FIGURE 1.1 | Recreation & Parks Master Planning Process San Leandro Park Master Plan | 4 DRAFT DRAFT 5 | Executive Summary