Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan

3-11 Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Master Plan Section Three – Recreation Programming Recommendations 2014  Deepening of the 25‐meter pool through a rim flow gutter system  Replacing the original plumbing, heating, chemical and electrical systems of both pools  Separating the filtration systems so that the two pools function independently Historically the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center is heavily utilized by the residents with over 26,000 visits for drop‐in use and almost 5,000 registered for classes. Extensive comments were received at the public workshops related to expanded aquatic opportunities both at the existing site and the potential for a second facility located elsewhere within the community. Recommended Action: 1. Evaluate the opportunity to expand the joint use of Amador High School Swimming Pool. Due to the depth of the pool and lack of shallow water, this facility could be utilized as an advanced training facility offering Level 4 swimming lessons and up, lifeguard training classes, swim team activities, SCUBA, water polo, kayaking, and special events. 3.4.7 Outreach and Partnerships to Serve Adults Age 50+ The Pleasanton older adult population is growing faster than any other age group in the city. Nearly 23% of the population is 55 or older with the average age of Pleasanton residents now exceeding 40 years old. Outreach and partnerships to serve these older adults presents a growing challenge for the Pleasanton Community Services Department. As presented in the Trends and Implications Report (Appendix ‘C’), even though baby boomers are aging, they consider themselves as the “young‐old” and desire well‐balanced fitness programs that offer a variety of benefits for health and disease prevention. As boomers retire they create a new market for recreation activities. Pleasanton currently offers a variety of drop‐in programs, enrichment courses, exercise and wellness, arts, and a wide scope of special interest programming such as legal services, estate planning, eye glass repair and fraud counseling. Additionally, the City in conjunction with funding from Alameda County Measure B and other funding offers an extensive Para‐transit Program. Recommended Actions: 1. Evaluate the opportunity to expand the current Senior Center adding additional space for classes, computer lab, fitness center, and potentially a second multi‐purpose meeting room. 2. Due to State budget reductions and the loss of Adult Education programs, continue to offer expanded health and fitness programming, aimed to meet the needs of mature adults from 50 and older. These programs could be offered at the existing facility or by the formation of partnerships with local businesses involved in health and fitness 3. Work with other public agencies to determine the needs of older adults in the Pleasanton area and initiate planning to take a more active role in programming and service needs for older adults 4. Evaluate the continuing operation of the Para‐transit Downtown Route program in light of declining numbers of less than 100 riders per quarter and costs of program in excess of $55,000 annually