Workshop to Review and Comment on the Concept for a Surf Pool at Enterprise Park.
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Recreation and Park Commission
From: Matt Nowlen, Acting Assistant Recreation and Parks Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Neptune Beach Surf Club (NBSC) proposes to lease approximately 5.5 acres of land from the City of Alameda (City) at the northeastern edge of the area commonly known as Enterprise Park to operate a “Surf Park”. A Surf Park is a recreational facility whose primary apparatus is a “Surf Pool”.
BACKGROUND
• Neptune Beach Surf Club proposes to develop and operate a “Surf Park” on approximately 5.5 acres of land in Enterprise Park. This development would require a Development Agreement and a Lease with the City of Alameda.
• On June 17, 2025, a pop-up event took place at Enterprise Park with approximately 200 in attendance.
• NBSC has discussed the proposal with the City and staff are seeking feedback on the concept.
DISCUSSION
NBSC Founder William Duncanson will present the concept for NBSC, including an overview of the project’s vision, goals, and main features. He will also share results from the recent community engagement process, which gathered ideas and feedback from local residents and stakeholders. This input will help shape the next steps and will be shared with the City Council in a closed session later this year for further discussion.
The Surf Pool proposed by NBSC will occupy approximately 2.25 acres of the proposed 5.5 acres and is a large body of water with the ability to generate traveling waves similar to those found in the ocean. These waves can be ridden on watercraft such as surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, and boogie boards. The Surf Pool will have the ability to generate a variety of types of waves to accommodate all skill levels ranging from first-time surfers to experts and professionals. The Surf Park will have supplemental programs that support surf progression including a pump track, dry land training programs, stretching areas, a swimming pool, sand area, cabanas and chaises to both facilitate and encourage extended stays in the Surf Park. NBSC proposes to renovate the existing former Navy recreational facility at 150 West Hornet Avenue to accommodate Surf Park operations as well as to provide supplemental park amenities in the form of publicly accessible restrooms and a publicly accessible Community Room. NBSC also proposes to improve infrastructure, parking, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access to Enterprise Park as a component of the proposal.
Furthermore, NBSC proposes to partner with local and regional non-profit organizations to enhance access to surfing to a variety of communities who would benefit from such exposure.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact from this informational item.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
This action is in conformance with the Alameda Municipal Code and all policy documents.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action does not constitute a “project” as defined in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 and therefore no further CEQA analysis is required.
CLIMATE IMPACT
There are no identifiable climate impacts or climate action opportunities associated with the subject of this report.
RECOMMENDATION
This item is for review and comment. No action is needed.
Respectfully submitted,
Justin Long, Recreation and Parks Director
By,
Matt Nowlen, Acting Assistant Recreation and Parks Director
Exhibits:
Exhibit 1 Overview Map
Exhibit 2 Community Meeting and Survey Results