Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan

P a g e | 16 A P P E N D I X B Recommendations  Skate parks should be regularly inspected and maintained to limit debris collection within the facility which can present a hazard to park users.  Cracking in the concrete should be immediately identified through a regular inspection program in immediately sealed to prevent further damage from moisture within and under the concrete.  Expand the Community Garden program to provide opportunities for additional city residents to participate in the program. Many underutilized areas of parks could be potential sites for a community garden, such as locations within Kottinger Community Park and at the Marilyn Murphy Kane trailhead where water is available.  Explore opportunities for the development of at least two (2) additional Dog Parks utilizing existing or future parkland that is underutilized and would not result in the displacement of a current recreational use. Potential locations to be evaluated could include the Bernal Property, Staples Ranch Community Park and/or a Community Park site within the East Pleasanton Specific Plan. Park Signage Existing Conditions Park signage was well maintained and generally standardized throughout the system. Meadows Park was an example of non-standardized sign. A few signs showed some previous evidence of damage from graffiti. Recommendations  Park signage should be regularly inspected for theft, damage and graffiti.  Park name signs could be enhanced with limited landscaping of seasonal colors.  The City should maintain a formalized signage system that is uniform in terms of sign types, a positive approach toward rules, colors, and materials. Effort should be made to ensure that park signs exhibit rules and regulations in a positive context. This will help residents better identify parks and make maintenance replacement and repairs less complicated. Fencing Existing Conditions Park and decorative metal fencing was found at various locations throughout the system utilized both as decoration and pedestrian control. Overall this fencing appeared to be well maintained and in good condition with limited damage and little rust.