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TABLE 5.1 | Program-Specific Recommendations Recreation Programs and Services ActionPrograms and Services Community Need* Adult fitness and wellness programs High Seek opportunities to expand Exercise classes for all ages High Seek opportunities to expand Community special events High Seek opportunities to expand Cultural enrichment programs High Seek opportunities to expand Swim lessons High Seek opportunities to expand Outdoor environmental programs High Seek opportunities to expand STEAM classes High Seek opportunities to expand Water fitness programs/ lap swimming High Seek opportunities to expand After school programs High Seek opportunities to expand Adult sports leagues High Seek opportunities to expand Preschool programs/early childhood education Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Youth sports programs and camps Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Youth summer programs and camps Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Youth performing arts programs Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Gymnastics/tumbling programs Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Youth arts programs Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Recreation/competitive swim team Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Teen/tween programs Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Youth fitness and wellness classes Medium Continue at current service level while monitoring to expand or reduce Programs for adults with special needs Low Monitor to reduce, or modify to reach a target market Virtual programs Low Monitor to reduce, or modify to reach a target market Tennis lessons and leagues Low Monitor to reduce, or modify to reach a target market Programs for youth with special needs Low Monitor to reduce, or modify to reach a target market *Source: 2024 City of San Leandro Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Statistically Valid Survey. See Table 3.1. Improving the park experience in San Leandro requires expanding and diversifying park amenities to meet the evolving needs of the community. Parks are essential for promoting physical activity, social interaction, and community well-being, and it is important to provide spaces that cater to a wide range of activities, interests, and age groups. This includes balancing active and passive amenities and creating environments that are safe and welcoming. The following recommendations focus on expanding recreational opportunities, enhancing comfort and safety, and addressing community needs to ensure parks remain functional and engaging for all users. RECOMMENDATIONS: 4.1 Upgrade Existing Parks A) Adopt park standards outlined on pages 74-79 and upgrade existing parks to align with these standards where feasible. B) Fund and implement Park-by-Park improvements as detailed in Table 5.2 to address specific needs and deficiencies across the park system. C) Fund and construct high-priority amenities, as indicated in Figure 3.1, to existing parks, focusing on the most requested or underserved features. D) Ensure amenities are well-balanced across the park system, redistributing high-use amenities to areas where they are needed most. E) Utilize professional landscape architectural expertise (internal or external) to oversee park design and improvements, ensuring high quality design and consistency. 4.2 Improve Park Comfort A) Add more comfort amenities such as restrooms, seating, water fountains, and trash receptacles to enhance the park experience. B) Increase shade in parks by installing shade structures and planting more trees, following the guidance outlined in the Tree Master Plan. C) Develop a Recreation and Park Signage & Wayfinding Plan to establish consistent signage siting, style, content, and materials. D) Adopt a formal maintenance management plan that includes maintenance standards, a turf managment program, performance metrics, and cost analyses. E) Implement a centralized irrigation system and a GIS- based asset management system for better scheduling, tracking, and management of maintenance activities. F) Increase maintenance staffing levels by 2.45 FTEs to improve service delivery and help meet operational demands. 4.3 Improve Park Sense of Safety A) Install adequate lighting in key areas, such as pathways, entrances/exits, parking lots, and recreational zones, to enhance public safety and security. B) Increase park activation through expanded programming, higher-use amenities, and lighting that extends park hours for evening use. C) Improve regulation enforcement to ensure safe and responsible park use . D) Prioritize park safety improvements in parks with high- incident reporting. GOAL 4: IMPROVE PARK EXPERIENCE San Leandro Park Master Plan | 68 DRAFT DRAFT 69 | Realizing Our Vision