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<br /> <br /> <br />3-10 <br /> <br />Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />Section Three – Recreation Programming Recommendations 2014 <br />3.4.5 Cultural Arts and Community Events <br /> <br />Cultural arts and events that provide entertainment such as concerts and theater productions as well as <br />those that develop skills in dancing, drama, music, and the arts will continue to grow as residents of all <br />ages and ethnicities seek these opportunities close to home. Participation in performing arts, including <br />music and dance, addresses creative interests and physical and mental health needs for youth. <br />Community‐wide special events that bridge the community and bring people together for recreation, <br />cultural expression and entertainment are popular programs. These events unite the community, and <br />build community identity and vitality. <br /> <br />Recommended Actions:  <br />  <br />1. Provide greater access to arts programs by offering programs at venues closer to resident’s <br />homes, i.e. neighborhood facilities and parks, churches, the museum, the library and shopping <br />mall <br />2. Develop multi‐cultural arts programs and activities that promote personal connections among <br />participants and allow the community to highlight and share its diverse customs, celebrations <br />and diversions <br />3. Survey current participants and non‐participants to determine their preferences for additional <br />kinds of classes, and determine if there are any deterrents to their participation, such as <br />transportation or childcare <br />4. Collaborate with local and regional arts organizations to maximize resources and expertise to <br />bring additional cultural programs to residents <br />5. Expand cultural events and creative experiences through community partnerships with <br />merchants, businesses, Pleasanton Downtown Association, Chamber of Commerce, businesses <br />and organizations   <br />6. Showcase different cultures in special event programming to enhance cultural understanding <br />and unity amongst groups <br />7. The Amador Theater facilitates numerous School District, City and community programs and <br />events on an annual basis. Through an agreement with the District, the City operates and <br />maintains the Theater in exchange for its joint‐use. In the last few years, funding for facility <br />maintenance was impacted due to budget reductions and some facility improvements were <br />deferred. Therefore, if the City desires to continue to fully operate and program the Theater, it <br />is recommended that the City and the District work together to assess the facility and its current <br />programming to determine what course of action is needed to address the facility’s <br />infrastructure and programming needs. <br /> <br />3.4.6 Aquatics  <br /> <br />Pleasanton offers an outdoor aquatic complex at Amador Valley Community Park, known as the Dolores <br />Bengtson Aquatic Center. This facility was recently renovated with a focus on the west side of the <br />facility. The renovation project included: <br /> Demolition of the diving pool <br /> Incorporation of a new diving area with the existing 25‐meter pool by way of an 'L‐shaped' design <br /> Replacement of the existing pool decking <br /> Re‐plastering the 25‐meter and training pools <br /> Updating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to both pools <br /> <br />