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In addition to gathering general input for San Leandro’s park system, a visioning workshop was held on January 27, <br />2024 and September 14, 2024, to engage community members in shaping the future of Washington Manor Park. <br />Approximately 52 San Leandro residents actively participated, sharing their experiences and aspirations for the park. <br />The following key takeaways have been carefully considered in the park design. <br />Additionally, another workshop for the Recreation & Parks Master Plan was held on September 14, 2024, at the Moon <br />Festival, where approximately 50 residents provided feedback on Washington Manor Park’s design and amenities. <br />SITE-SPECIFIC FEEDBACK <br />Key Takeaways: <br />Residents love Washington Manor Park for <br />its trees, open spaces, and variety of <br />recreational activities, including swimming, <br />walking, sports, and social gatherings. <br />Many existing amenities are valued but need <br />improvements, such as playground updates, <br />resurfaced basketball courts, better <br />drainage on pickleball courts, and expanded <br />pool facilities. <br />Safety, accessibility, and comfort are key <br />concerns, with requests for better lighting, <br />repaired sidewalks, safer play areas, <br />and a stronger security presence. <br />There is strong interest in enhancing <br />environmental elements, including native <br />planting, habitat protection, and <br />educational features like interactive gardens. <br />Opportunities exist to expand intergenerational <br />and cultural programming, such as community <br />events, arts and crafts, and music <br />performances. <br />A need for more shade at picnic areas and <br />improved user comfort, including better <br />separation between children’s play areas and <br />fitness zones. <br />Concerns about the distance of the eastern <br />softball field from parking and the need for a <br />redesigned parking lot. <br />Interest in multilingual signage, particularly <br />to address conflicts between smokers and <br />preschool users. <br />Requests for expanded recreational <br />amenities, such as bocce ball, volleyball or <br />badminton nets, exercise equipment for all ages, <br />and shared-use tennis/pickleball courts. <br />Washington Manor Site Specific Plan | 12 DRAFT DRAFT 13 | Community Feedback