Oakley Set to Talk 55-Acre Regional Park

On Tuesday, the Oakley City Council will review results from its online survey regarding its Oakley Regional Park.

Results show that participates are essentially split with 70 votes for Alternative 1 vs. 72 votes for Alternative 2. The big debate continues to be sports fields (baseball or soccer) versus recreational options–such as fishing, boating and water access. This is only a work session, so no final decisions will be made Tuesday, however, the council is still looking for feedback from the community.

The park is located on the delta waterfront at the north end of Sellers Avenue within the City of Oakley and has been in the works since 2002. The estimated costs are between $50 million to $60 million by the time the park is fully built out.

In June, the Oakley City Council agreed to allow staff to work on an alternate concept to present to the public regarding its 55-acre park on Sellers Avenue. It allowed city staff to present the idea of utilizing the park for more of a waterfront destination and provide access to the delta–boating, fishing and activities that center around the delta.

The first concept drawings were released at a special work session on July 19, 2023.

Here is a look at the results:

Community Meeting #2 Survey Data Summary
Oakley Regional Park Master Plan

Number of Attendees who were at Outreach Meeting #1

48 out of 162 had attended.

Number of participants who live in Oakley

143 out of 162 live in Oakley.

Preferred Alternative

Alternative 1: 70 votes
Alternative 2: 72 votes
Both: 4 votes
Neutral: 9 votes

Option 1

Participants Reason for Preferring Alternative 1

Programming and outdoor classroom
Disc golf
Variety of activities/sports for all ages
Baseball fields
Soccer fields
Pickleball courts
Ability to hold events
Family oriented
Amenities for kids
Trails
Fishing decks
Community garden

Option 2

Participants Reason for Preferring Alternative 2

Swimming area
Nature play area
More nature oriented
It’s overall uniqueness
Fishing opportunities
Has more open space
The camping
Family oriented
Dog park
Trail space/ nature walks
Wine Tasting
Sports fields

Improvement Recommendations for Alternative 1

Skate park
Smaller corp yard
Add a kayak launch
Have four baseball field flipped the other direction.
Add swimming area/lagoons.
Add splash pad.
More picnic and bbq areas.
Add dog park.
Add vineyard and wine tasting.
Have pickleball courts over tennis courts.
Have water access similar to alternative 2.
Have two 90’ ball fields.
Provide as many additional soccer field sizes as possible.
Include a badminton court.
Additional restrooms.
Shaded play structures.
Indoor sports facilities.
Fenced play area.
Add full size basketball court.
Add livestock arena.

Improvement Recommendations for Alternative 2

To not have sports dual sports field. To have either soccer or baseball.
Add an observation deck to look out towards the delta.
More shade around play area.
Add disc golf.
Remove ball fields for different amenities for camping.
Science camp area.
Swap motorized boar ramp to human powered craft launch only.
Have paved trails and walkways.
Provide full hook-up within camp site.
Additional fishing decks.
Add fishing pier.
Add a bike/skate park.
Add pump track.
More shade around swimming area.
Add water theme activities.
Add a kayak launch.
Add splash pad.
Provide a convenience store within campsite.
More open space.
Provide regular programming and events.
Add community garden.

Documents

Staff Report – click here
Data Summary – click here

Note –

Presentation (July 19): 22048_CommunityOpenHouse#2Presentation_230719

Oakley City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
6:30 PM
Oakley City Council Chambers
3231 Main Street, Oakley, California 94561.
Full Agenda – click here

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