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<br /> <br /> <br />3-9 <br /> <br />Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />Section Three – Recreation Programming Recommendations 2014 <br />5. In coordination with other agencies and non‐profits increase the <br />availability of summer programs, after school programs, <br />independent living programs, and job training programs specific to <br />youth with disabilities <br />6. Coordinate programming with like organization such as the <br />Keystone Adult Learning Center who provides support to family <br />caregivers and living skills to adults with developmental disabilities <br />  <br />3.4.4 Strengthen Outdoor Recreation Opportunities  <br />  <br />Strengthen outdoor recreation experiences by connecting children and <br />families with nature and open space to increase the user’s appreciation of <br />natural resources and foster a sense of stewardship. Studies continue to <br />find that children who experience the natural world are healthier in every <br />major way, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Some <br />research indicates that electronic media use by young adults and youth has <br />increased to more than 50 hours a week. <br />  <br />Recommended Actions:  <br />  <br />1. Expand passive and active outdoor programs for families, neighborhood oriented walks, foot <br />races, or bicycle events to provide safe venues for physical activity <br />2. Collaborate with Pleasanton Unified School District science programs, East Bay Regional Park <br />District, Audubon Society, and other organizations to offer programs in environmental <br />education and interpretation to develop stewardship for natural resources and instill an <br />appreciation for natural environments <br />3. Consider implementing a Strategic Plan study to enhanced living history, natural history and <br />other programming at Alviso Adobe Community Park and determine possible improvements, <br />operations and staffing changes to achieve long‐term objectives <br />4. Review current usage and usage possibilities for the Nature House to ascertain best program use <br />for this facility. Consider renovations and repairs to meet the intended use. Improvements may <br />include ADA upgrades, restroom, etc. <br />5. Utilize other recreational programming to promote Pleasanton’s sustainability actions and <br />outdoor recreation programming <br />6. Provide classes in outdoor skills and plan organized low‐cost family‐oriented and <br />intergenerational outdoor adventures similar to Ridge Runners to area lakes, parks and <br />mountains <br />7. Develop low‐cost/free programs for families in neighborhood parks to encourage children and <br />families to get out and play <br />8. Develop a “Park Steward” Volunteer Program where individuals can provide environmental <br />enhancements, clean‐up, and coordinate other volunteers within local parks <br />9. Adopt the “California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights”, which aims to connect children with the <br />outdoors and California history (see box above) <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />California Children’s  <br />Outdoor Bill of Rights  <br />Every child should have the <br />opportunity to: <br />Discover California’s <br />Past <br />Splash in the water <br />Play in a safe place <br />Camp under the stars <br />Explore nature <br />Learn to swim <br />Play on a team <br />Follow a trail <br />Catch a fish <br />Celebrate their <br />heritage <br />Adopted by the California <br />Roundtable in 2007 <br />