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San Leandro’s built-out condition and limited financial resources make it challenging to provide new recreational opportunities independently. However, forming strategic partnerships with regional and local organizations can significantly enhance the city’s ability to meet recreational needs. Collaborating with key partners can augment the city-wide park system, expand recreational programming, and create innovative solutions to shared challenges. Public School Districts San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified Public School Districts offer significant potential for partnerships, as school grounds can provide valuable recreational opportunities if effectively managed. Although joint-use agreements exist, they lack clarity and consistency, limiting their dependability as recreational resources for the city and its residents. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.1 Partner with San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified Public School Districts A) Revise joint-use agreements with the school districts to clearly define parameters for city programming, public access, maintenance, and cost-sharing. i) Ensure consistent rules for public use, including specific facilities and hours of access. ii) Establish clear guidelines for hosting city programs at school facilities such as gyms, multi-purpose rooms, and fields. iii) Define maintenance responsibilities and cost- sharing agreements for facility upkeep. B) Establish agreements with the school districts to assess and implement cost-shared improvements to school grounds, referencing the School Facility Park Standards on page 80. GOAL 2: ESTABLISH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Madison Elementary School East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) EBRPD manages Oyster Bay Regional Park, parts of the San Francisco Bay Trail, and nearby Chabot Regional Park. Strengthening the partnership with EBRPD can ensure these facilities meet resident needs and help address high-priority community goals. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.2 Partner with East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) A) Collaborate with EBRPD to enhance Oyster Bay Regional Park and improve amenities such as trails, picnic areas, and restrooms. B) Partner with EBRPD and other Bay Trail operators to ensure a consistent, high-quality Bay Trail experience through San Leandro. Alameda County The Alameda Flood Control District maintains and operates the San Leandro, Estudillo, and San Lorenzo canal systems, which present significant opportunities for trail expansion—a top community priority. While the San Leandro Creek Trail is already planned, additional opportunities exist to develop publicly accessible trails along these canals, enhancing connectivity and recreational options. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.3 Partner with Alameda County Flood Control District A) Work with Alameda Flood Control District to ensure the San Leandro Creek Trail is implemented effectively and integrates seamlessly with the city’s active transportation and recreation systems. B) Collaborate with Alameda Flood Control District to explore and assess the feasibility of developing public trails along the San Lorenzo and Estudillo Canals, prioritizing safety, accessibility, and community connectivity. Neighboring Municipalities & Regional Agencies Collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions, such as Oakland and the Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD), presents opportunities to enhance recreational access and address gaps near San Leandro’s city boundaries. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.3 Partner with Neighboring Municipalities and Regional Agencies A) Develop operating and partnership agreements, such as Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and seek approval from the City and partner governing bodies. B) Collaborate with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to close the remaining gaps in the San Francisco Bay Trail. C) Explore partnerships with organizations like the Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency (HASPA) to support regional open space conservation and trail development. San Leandro Park Master Plan | 64 DRAFT DRAFT 65 | Realizing Our Vision