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OUR NEEDS <br />San Leandro’s recreation and parks system serves as <br />a cornerstone of community well-being, but ensuring it <br />continues to meet resident needs requires a thorough <br />evaluation of its current offerings and performance. This <br />section analyzes the city’s park system, highlighting key <br />areas for improvement in park access, acreage, amenities, <br />programming, and maintenance. These insights lay the <br />foundation for the goals, policies, and recommendations <br />presented in Chapter 5 that will guide future investment. <br />Park Access <br />Walkable access to parks and open spaces is essential <br />for promoting physical activity, fostering community <br />interaction, and supporting overall well-being. San <br />Leandro’s General Plan underscores the importance <br />of equitable access by setting a standard that every <br />resident should have a park within a half mile—roughly <br />a 10-minute walk. <br />Map 4.1 illustrates half-mile walksheds from San <br />Leandro city parks, revealing significant service gaps in <br />areas such as Old San Leandro/Assumption Parish, Bay- <br />O-Vista, Bayfair, Mulford Gardens, Marina Faire, and <br />Roberts Landing. Furthermore, some neighborhoods, such <br />as Broadmoor, rely solely on Mini Parks, which often <br />lack the amenities and size needed to adequately meet <br />local recreation demands. Addressing these gaps will be <br />critical to creating a more inclusive and accessible park <br />system for all residents. <br />The Trust for Public Land collects <br />data on how well people are <br />served by parks. According <br />to their data, 63% of San <br />Leandro residents live within <br />a 10-minute walk to a public <br />park. This statistic is somewhat <br />low compared to the nearby cities <br />of Oakland, San Lorenzo, and <br />Hayward, indicating there is room <br />to improve park access throughout <br />the community. <br />63% San Leandro <br />74% San Lorenzo <br />78% Hayward <br />89% Oakland <br />54% United States <br />MAP 4.1 | Residential Areas within 1/2 mile (10-minute Walk) of a Park <br />LEGEND <br />Half Mile Walking <br />Distance to City Park <br />Residential Area <br />San Leandro City Parks <br />Regional Parks <br />Planned Parks <br />Golf Clubs <br />Public Open Space <br />Water Bodies <br />City Boundary <br />Planned San Leandro <br />Creek Trail <br />Existing SF Bay Trail <br />Planned SF Bay Trail <br />Bart Lines <br />Rail Roads <br />San Leandro Park Master Plan | 42 DRAFT DRAFT 43 | Our Needs and Opportunities