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East Bay Regional Parks
<br />East Bay Regional Park District is a public entity that
<br />manages 73 regional parks within Alameda and Contra
<br />Costa Counties. As mentioned previously, San Leandro
<br />has one East Bay Regional Park within its boundaries, and
<br />another bordering it to the northeast:
<br />OYSTER BAY REGIONAL SHORELINE
<br />Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is a restored natural open
<br />space that previously functioned as a landfill. The park
<br />spans 157 acres with 28 acres improved with picnic areas,
<br />restrooms, and trails. The park features native plants, salt
<br />marshes, and a variety of birds, offering visitors scenic views
<br />and opportunities to learn about the region’s wildlife and
<br />ecological cycles. The park also provides a connection to
<br />the expansive Bay Trail network.
<br />ANTHONY CHABOT REGIONAL PARK
<br />Anthony Chabot Regional Park, located along San
<br />Leandro’s northeast boundary, spans 3,304 acres and
<br />offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking,
<br />biking, camping, and equestrian trails. The park is rich in
<br />history, including its past use as ranch land. Visitors can
<br />explore scenic trails, fish at Lake Chabot, or camp in the
<br />family campground. With a blend of natural beauty and
<br />historical significance, the park is a popular destination
<br />for outdoor enthusiasts.
<br />School Facilities
<br />San Leandro’s schoool facilities can be considerable
<br />recreational resources for residents, providing fields,
<br />courts, lawns and play facilities after school hours and on
<br />weekends. The city has joint-use agreements with both
<br />San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts.
<br />Though public use is implied, the agreements only focus
<br />on maintenance responsibilities and do not explicitly
<br />outline parameters for public use or city programming.
<br />Thus, access to these facilities can be inconsistent and
<br />unclear, frustrating those who use them. Additionally,
<br />according to the Park Assessment, many of the school
<br />facilities have fair conditions, meaning improvements are
<br />needed for school grounds to continue to be valuable
<br />community assets.
<br />Trails
<br />SAN FRANCISCO BAY TRAIL
<br />The San Fransisco Bay Trail is a regional trail system
<br />spanning 350 miles along the San Francisco Bay,
<br />connecting the shoreline to neighborhoods, parks, and
<br />key community destinations. Once complete, the Bay Trail
<br />will encompass over 500 miles of trail and will be fully
<br />contiguous around The Bay.
<br />Over six miles of the Bay Trail pass through San Leandro,
<br />connecting the City’s southern boundary to Roberts
<br />Landing, Heron Bay and Marina Park. A gap in the trail
<br />exists between Marina Park and Oyster Bay, but the trail
<br />continues to North to East Oakland. The Metropolitan
<br />Transportation Commission (MTC), the agency
<br />responsible for planning regional transportation initiatives
<br />within the Bay Area, takes charge of the planning for
<br />the Bay Trail. Various entities manage the trail within San
<br />Leandro, including the City of San Leandro, East Bay
<br />Regional Park District, and Hayward Area Recreation and
<br />Park District (HARD).
<br />SAN LEANDRO CREEK TRAIL
<br />The San Leandro Creek Trail is a planned six-mile multi-
<br />use trail along the San Leandro Creek, connecting the
<br />Lake Chabot Dam to the San Francisco Bay. Spanning
<br />both San Leandro and Oakland, the proposed trail
<br />is divided into eight segments, with Alameda County
<br />Flood Control taking charge of implementation and
<br />maintenance. Some Oakland segments are currently
<br />under construction, with the timing of the San Leandro
<br />segments yet to be determined.
<br />Other Recreation Facilities
<br />San Leandro City also provides the community with three
<br />aquatics facilities and two community centers. A brief
<br />description of these facilities follows:
<br />The San Leandro Family Aquatics Center (SLFAC) is
<br />an outdoor aquatics facility located within Washington
<br />Manor Park. It offers three lap lanes, a recreational pool
<br />with a water play structure, and a seventeen-foot water
<br />slide. The facility also includes lockers, changing rooms,
<br />showers, and restrooms. The pool is currently under
<br />renovation and is anticipated to open in 2025.
<br />Farrelly Pool is an outdoor heated pool open spring,
<br />summer, and fall located adjacent to Roosevelt Elementary
<br />School. It offers seven lap lanes, changing areas, lockers,
<br />showers, and restrooms. Swimming lessons and lap
<br />swim programs are hosted at this facility. The pool is also
<br />available for rentals.
<br />The Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro Swimming
<br />Pool is an indoor, year-around pool that includes five lap
<br />lanes, locker rooms, and an enclose patio. The facility
<br />hosts a range of aquatic programs, including swim lessons,
<br />lap swim, and water exercise classes. The City owns the
<br />underlying property and has access to the facility through
<br />a long-term use agreement.
<br />Marina Community Center hosts many of City’s
<br />recreational programming in its various multipurpose
<br />rooms and event spaces. Its rooms are also available to
<br />rent for private events.
<br />The San Leandro Senior Community Center is located
<br />adjacent to the San Leandro Hospital. The facility includes
<br />an arts and crafts room, health and fitness room, two
<br />meeting rooms, a kitchen, and a main hall with a stage.
<br />San Leandro Family Aquatics Center (City of San Leandro)
<br />Boys & Girls Club Swimming Pool (City of San Leandro)
<br />Farrelly Pool (City of San Leandro)
<br />Marina Community Center (City of San Leandro)
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