Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan

v Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan Executive Summary 2014 Facility Changes/ Additions to Meet Anticipated Future Demand One additional off‐leash dog park (for a total of two additional dog parks beyond the current inventory) at a yet to be determined site Consideration of community center preferably at the Bernal Community Park Six additional tennis courts with two constructed at the Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park, and the other at yet to be determined locations. Give consideration to enhanced cooperation with the PUSD regarding joint use of tennis courts and an option for meeting the future need One additional baseball field Emphasize opportunities for synthetic turf at new or existing facilities Non‐Facility Based Recommendations to Meet Current and Future Demand Consider revisions to the master City/PUSD joint use agreement to better utilize common opportunities for both Increase cooperation with local services clubs for park maintenance Pursue additional public‐private partnership to provide recreational programs Develop plans to consolidate the Community Services Department in a single facility Emphasize opportunities for improved trail connectivity Encourage more onsite recreational facilities within new residential development Park Facility Maintenance Items Improve irrigation systems to increase water conservation efforts Parking lot paving improvements Resurfacing basketball courts, including those at Muirwood Community Park, Tawny, Del Prado Park, Nielsen Park and Meadows Park Improve trails signage at various trails including Main Street Green Add ADA compliant children play equipment including new equipment at Woodthrush Park Add benches and picnic tables at various parks including Oakhill Park Identify funds for improvements and upgrades to the locker room at Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center Identification of funds to develop an on‐going minor maintenance renovation program for actively used facilities that display deferred maintenance issues Funding and Implementation Recommendations Due to the overall scope of the improvements outlined in the Master Plan it does not include specific or overall cost estimates. However, Section Five identifies funding options which include traditional City sources such as development impact fees, the General Fund, grants and development agreements with private developers as well as alternative funding options including non‐profit foundations, bonds, Certificates of Participation, user fees, corporate sponsorships, adopt a park programs, special assessment districts. Ultimately, while the City has significant success with financing capital expansion and renovation, the recommendation in this Master Plan will require prioritization and an extended time frame to complete.