Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Implement the San Leandro Recreation and Parks Master Plan and the Washington Manor Park Site-Specific Master Plan
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Quality of Life
* Infrastructure
SUMMARY
The City of San Leandro has completed a comprehensive Recreation and Parks Master Plan and a Site-Specific Master Plan for Washington Manor Park. These planning efforts provide a strategic and actionable vision for enhancing the City's park system, addressing current and future recreational needs, and promoting equitable access to high-quality open spaces. The Washington Manor Park Site-Specific Master Plan, included as an appendix, demonstrates how Citywide goals can be realized through targeted improvements at one of San Leandro's most utilized community parks. Key design elements include a loop trail, a new destination playground, expanded parking, and multilingual signage. The plan reflects strong community support for comfort, accessibility, and intergenerational use.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve and implement the Recreation and Parks Master Plan; and
2. Approve and implement the Washington Manor Park Site-Specific Master Plan.
BACKGROUND
San Leandro's park system spans over 130 acres across 23 parks and multiple recreation facilities. The Recreation and Parks Master Plan, initiated in 2023, was developed through robust community engagement and technical assessment. It is designed to serve as a 10-20 year blueprint for meeting the recreational needs of a growing and diversifying population.
The Washington Manor Park Site-Specific Master Plan, developed in tandem, outlines design improvements to support the park's function as a vital community asset and model for future park revitalization. Both plans were developed with significant public participation, including workshops, surveys, focus groups, and advisory input.
Analysis
The Recreation and Parks Master Plan in...
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