Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan

iv Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan Executive Summary 2014 Cultural Arts and Community Events Provide greater access to arts programs by offering programs at venues closer to resident’s homes Develop multi‐cultural arts programs and activities that promote personal connections among participants Aquatics Evaluate the opportunity to expand joint use of the Amador High School pool to be utilized as an advanced training center Outreach and Partnerships to Serve Adults Age 50+ Evaluate the opportunity to expand the current Senior Center to provide space for additional classes, computer lab, fitness center and other new programming Within existing programming, market to older adults with an emphasis on well‐balanced fitness programs Evaluate the continuing operation of the Para‐transit Downtown Route Provide more “inter‐generational programming” to bring various age groups together In addition to reviewing recreation programming opportunities, Section Three includes a subsection outlining recommendation regarding enhanced support services which could benefit recreation programming overall. This subsection focuses on coordinated fiscal and overall planning within the City, assuring a well‐trained and stable Community Services work force, enhanced opportunities for volunteerism and marketing of City resources. Some of the most notable recommendations include: Increase cooperation with local services clubs for park maintenance Pursue additional public‐private partnership to provide recreational programs Evaluate opportunities to transfer management of facilities and programming to specialty private sector firms Review potential for additional rented group picnic sites Continue park facility branding Promote social media marketing Recreation Facility Recommendations The facility assessment outlined in Section Two includes an analysis of existing conditions and future needs and suggests enhancements to better meet current and future facility and program needs. As an outcome of that process, Section Four outlines specific recommendations regarding enhancements/expansion of existing facilities, potential for new facilities to meet current and anticipated future needs and improved maintenance to address some deferred maintenance issues. In general, the recommendations for expanded and new facilities are based largely on community input which reflects an overall community interest in these facilities. Consistent with the overall organization of the Master Plan, the recommendations and findings related to facilities are listed below: Facility Changes to Meet Existing Demand One additional off‐leash dog park at least two acres in size One additional skate park at least .5 acres in size One additional lighted synthetic turf multi‐use sports field