Recommendation to Approve the Conceptual Design Plan for Estuary Park Phase 2 as Modified by the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department. (Recreation 10051400)
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Recreation and Parks Commission
From: Justin Long, Recreation and Parks Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Estuary Park is designed to be the primary neighborhood park for Admiral's Cove, Alameda Landing, and other new housing to be built across from the park. It will also serve residents at Alameda Point, including those living at the Alameda Point Collaborative and future RESHAP development. The first 4-acre phase of Estuary Park opened to the public in January 2019 and includes two synthetic turf athletic fields. Phase 2 of the park will include the neighborhood park amenities such as restrooms, picnic areas, benches, drinking fountains, open lawn area, an inclusive playground, pickleball courts, basketball court, dog parks, Bankshot inclusive basketball system and parking lot with chargers for electric vehicles.
BACKGROUND
Estuary Park was planned in two phases due to funding availability. Phase 1 is the western four acres and Phase 2 encompasses the remaining four acres on the eastern end. Phase 1 was opened to the public in January 2019.
The eastern Phase 2 portion of Estuary Park is planned as a community park space with an inclusive playground, picnic areas, restroom, basketball, Bankshot (an inclusive basketball system), pickleball courts, pathways, open lawn, a dog park separated for large and small dogs, and a parking lot (with EV charging stations). (Exhibit 1) These recreation areas will serve the entire community, athletic field users, and the residential housing at Alameda Landing, Admiral's Cove, and Alameda Point.
Funding for Phase 2 is secured through a $2.5 million grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation with matching funds available in the Estuary Park Phase ...
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