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RECREATIONAL TRENDS National recreation trends can help us predict how needs and demands might change in San Leandro over time. Figure 2.4 indicates San Leandro’s market potential for various recreation activities compared to the National average by estimating the demand for each activity considering San Leandro’s demographics compared to the rest of the nation. With the national average representing an index of 100, scores higher than 100 indicate greater than average market potential. The key takeaways from the analysis follow: • Walking is the most popular activity nationally and is expected to grow in popularity in San Leandro. • Aquatic activities have had strong participation nationally, but the market potential for swimming in San Leandro is below the national average. • Pickleball had the greatest increase nationally of all sporting activities, with an increase of 186% in the past 5 years. • Excluding pickleball, tennis and basketball have grown the most nationally, however soccer has the strongest market potential locally. • Both golf and football have gained participants nationally over the last five years, but San Leandro’s market potential is well below the national average for both. • Outdoor recreational activities are on the rise nationally and many of these activities have significant market potential locally, including bicycling, hiking, and fishing.GENERAL SPORTS MPIFITNESS MPIOUTDOOR ACTIVITY MPI100 130110 140120 150 160905080407030602010 BASEBALL AEROBICS ARCHERY BASKETBALL JOGGING/RUNNING BACKPACKING FOOTBALL PILATES BICYCLING (MOUNTAIN) GOLF SWIMMING BICYCLING (ROAD) SOCCER WALKING FOR EXERCISE CANOEING/KAYAKING SOFTBALL WEIGHT LIFTING FISHING TENNIS YOGA FISHING (SALT WATER) HORSEBACK RIDING VOLLEYBALL ZUMBA HIKING ROCK CLIMBING NATIONAL AVERAGE =100 99 112 84 76 127 110 110 115 114 125 88 100 107 115 68 84 99 73 104 108 80 94 111 140 113 (FRESH WATER) 53 EXISTING RECREATION & PARK SYSTEM The San Leandro recreation and park system encompasses twenty-three parks, two community centers, three aquatic facilties, and a 178-acre municipal golf course. As of 2024, public parkland in San Leandro spans 133 acres 5, featuring one regional park6, three community parks, eleven neighborhood parks, three mini parks, and three special-use parks — all of which include an array of amenities. On top of this expansive system, San Leandro residents also have access to significant regional recreational assets, including the Anthony Chabot Regional Park, and San Francisco Bay Trail. The planned San Leandro Creek Trail will also be a substantial amenity once implemented, connecting Chabot Regional Park to the San Francisco Bay Trail. School facilities also play a role in meeting residents’ recreation needs, though as discussed later in this chapter, public access to school district facilities is variable. FIGURE 2.5 | Parks and Recreation Facilities by the Numbers 23 Parks 133 Acres 6 Pickleball Courts 1 Dog Park 3 Aquatic Facilities 25 Playgrounds 4 Volleyball Courts 17 Tennis Courts 5 Basketball Courts 11 Baseball/ Softball Fields 1 Skate Park 1 Golf Course (5) Note that the park inventory used is based on the Recreation and Parks Department’s park list and does not include private parks or other open spaces that may be included within other City plans or studies, including the San Leandro General Plan. (6) Oyster Bay Regional Park is operated by the East Bay Regional Park District FIGURE 2.4 | San Leandro Recreation Market Potential Source: Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). San Leandro Park Master Plan | 16 DRAFT DRAFT 17 | Our Community Today