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TOP 10 RECOMMENDATIONS: Expand Amenities Prioritize amenities such as trails, dog parks, pickleball courts, all abilities play areas, exercise equipment, aquatic facilities, community gardens, outdoor amphitheater/event spaces. Improved Access to Parks Provide safe bike and pedestrian access and multi-lingual park signage. Access to School Amenities Provide access to school grounds and recreational facilities with clearly posted hours for public use. Expand Program Offerings Prioritize multi-generational programming for diverse ages and needs such as, adult fitness classes, swim lessons, STEAM programs, after-school programs, summer camps, and adult sports leagues. Open Space and Trails Provide access to nature, and passive recreation for community health and well-being, in the form of trails along San Leandro Creek and Estudillo Canal. Environmental Sustainability Prioritize bio-diversity, and native and drought-tolerant planting in parks. Provide natural areas for play, nature exploration, habitat, and environmental education. Safety Improve sense of safety in parks by preventing incidents of vandalism, alcohol use, long-term occupancy by the unhoused through enforcement and installation of security cameras. Comfort Improve comfort in parks by providing basic amenities such as clean and functional restrooms, drinking water fountains, trash receptacles, and shade structures. Improved Communication About park amenities and recreational programming offered. Residents prefer to receive communication via City Activity guide, weekly newsletter, signage at BART stations and downtown. KEY COMMUNITY PRIORITIES: Based on the analysis of San Leandro’s park system, feedback from the community engagement process, and input from city staff, the following themes and priorities were identified for San Leandro’s Recreation and Park System: The following top ten improvements will likely make the largest impact in addressing the community's needs and desires. While all recommendations are important, focusing on these priorities will particularly help enhance the recreational experience in San Leandro. Fund and construct high-priority amenities, as indicated in Figure 3.1, to existing parks, focusing on the most requested or underserved features. Fund and implement Park-by-Park improvements as detailed in Table 5.2 to address specific needs and deficiencies across the park system. Extend the city’s trail system by implementing improvements from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and exploring the opportunities identified in Map 4.3. Increase shade in parks by installing shade structures and planting more trees, following the guidance outlined in the Tree Master Plan. Create a diverse funding strategy for the capital improvements identified in this plan, referencing the estimated costs outlined in Table 5.2 and leveraging the funding strategies found in Table 5.4. Expand the City’s recreation programs and services, prioritizing areas of greatest unmet need, as identified in Figure 3.1 and summarized in Table 5.1. Revise joint-use agreements with the school districts to clearly define parameters for city programming, public access, maintenance, and cost-sharing. Establish agreements with the school districts to assess and implement cost-shared improvements to school grounds, enhancing their usability for both students and residents. Conduct a facility assessment of the Marina Community Center and Senior Center, evaluating facility condition, functionality, utilization, and ability to meet the community’s need. Acquire parkland that meaningfully enhances park experiences and improves accessibility for all residents (see Figure 5.1). San Leandro Park Master Plan | 8 DRAFT DRAFT 9 | Executive Summary