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Special Use Parks <br />Special use parks generally center <br />aroung one non-traditional recreation <br />amenity. <br />SIZE: <br />Varies based on recreational purpose <br />LOCATION & ACCESS: <br />Varies but should be served by transit, bikeways, and <br />adjacent sidewalks. One major street frontage is desirable <br />with direct connections to sidewalks and bike facilities. <br />PARKING: <br />Varies based on amenity. <br />AMENITIES: <br />Major amenities are dependent on the site’s purpose. <br />However, there are certain supporting amenities that <br />should be standard across all sites include: wayfinding <br />signage, site furnishings (benches, drinking fountains, trash <br />receptacles, bike racks, etc.). <br />LANDSCAPE: <br />• Large shade trees should be plentiful as appropriate <br />for site use. <br />• Periphery landscape areas should include low- <br />maintenance, drought-tolerant plantings. <br />• Existing natural features should be preserved and <br />incorporated and optimized for resource and habitat <br />protection, windbreaks, and shade. <br />Example of a Community Garden <br />Example of a Dog Park <br />School Facilities* <br />School Facilities are publicly accessible <br />after school hours, during school <br />holidays, and throughout summer <br />break sessions through joint-use <br />agreements between the City and <br />school districts. These shared facilities <br />integrate educational and recreational <br />uses, optimizing resources and <br />providing spaces for both students and <br />community members. <br />Size: varies <br />Location & Access: Multiple clear points of access with <br />wayfinding and regulatory signage that details timing and <br />other parameters for public use. Access points should be <br />connected to bikeways, sidewalks and trails and minimize <br />access barriers such as fencing, steep slopes, or major <br />arterial roads. <br />Parking: Street and on-site parking (school parking lot <br />after hours) <br />AMENITIES: <br />• Playground (or comparable play environment) <br />• 1+ active-use amenity, such as a sport court or <br />athletic field <br />• Open lawn for multi-use recreation and unstructured <br />play <br />• Site furnishings (including benches, tables, drinking <br />fountains, trash receptacles, bike racks, etc.) <br />• Site signage <br />• Intuitive and accessible pathway circulation <br />• Picnic area(s) <br />• Publicly accessible permanent restrooms (based on <br />park capacity/amenities) <br />LANDSCAPE: <br />• Large shade trees should be plentiful, with a tree <br />canopy of at least 25% of the site. <br />• At least 50% of the park site should be vegetated/ <br />unpaved <br />• Turf grass should only be used in centralized lawn <br />or picnic areas. Periphery landscape areas should <br />include low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plantings. <br />• Existing natural features should be preserved and <br />incorporated and optimized for resource and habitat <br />protection, windbreaks, and shade. <br />Example of an Open Lawn <br />*The design process for school facilities is complex, requiring addition- <br />al layers of review to ensure compliance with state requirements. As a <br />result, extra flexibility applying these guidelines may be necessary. <br />San Leandro Park Master Plan | 78 DRAFT DRAFT 79 | Realizing Our Vision