Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan

1-4 Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan Section One ‐ Introduction 2014 1.3 Context The Pleasanton General Plan 2005‐2025 (adopted in 2009), established a vision for the City that is well on its way to fulfillment. The General Plan envisioned a future in harmony with the environment with an emphasis on the sustainability of economic opportunity, community health and welfare. Today, Pleasanton is a unique City recognized for its open space, history and heritage, economic prosperity, very low crime rates, distinguished schools, self‐described “small town character”, and outstanding recreation system. With approximately 4,000 more housing units projected over the next 12 years, the City is approaching “buildout” of its current limits and must prepare for the changes in growth that will be presented. Physical Setting Pleasanton is a picturesque community of approximately 70,2002 persons located in central Alameda County along the Arroyo del Valle and Arroyo Mocho watercourses. Within Pleasanton, several significant natural and man‐made features help shape neighborhoods and provide both opportunities and constraints with respect to parks, recreation, circulation, and community life. These include:  The Pleasanton Ridge, creating the western border  Arroyo Mocho seasonal drainage creek  Arroyo del Valle seasonal drainage creek  Interstate Freeway 580 at the north border  Historic Downtown  Mineral quarry site and Livermore forming eastern border  Steep open hills of unincorporated Alameda County to the south Varied topography and open space provide many walking, hiking, and cycling opportunities and contribute strongly to community identity and is a reminder of Pleasanton’s heritage. 2 State of California, Department of Finance estimate.