Aquatic Center
Parking Plan
City Council June 2, 2026
Approach to Transportation and Parking
Design project specifically around the Park’s central location and connectivity Provide sufficient parking balancing community service demand, operational needs and spillover parking in adjacent neighborhoods Prioritize discouraging driving and reduce vehicle miles traveled Include transportation demand management (TDM) programs and amenities to encourage alternate modes of travel Monitor travel and operational patterns after facility opening Identify additional flexible parking and TDM strategies that can be implemented over time, as needed
Parking Background
Summary: Peak Demand estimated to exceed on- site supply. Parking plan reflects practical access needs and maintains flexibility.
Peak demand exceeds both 50 and 67 onsite spaces during:
Weekday afternoons/Weekends/Summer weekdays
Special events and swim meets
ARPD engaged Dixon Resources Unlimited, to analyze parking demand, develop strategies for a reduced parking lot, paid parking feasibility, and off-site opportunities Peak Demand
Aquatic Center Demand
Non-Summer Weekday (2:30- 3:30p)
83 cars
Weekend (11am) or Summer Weekday (1pm)
90 cars
Special Events or Swim Meets
75 cars
Maximizing Access and Connectivity
67 parking spaces shown
17 spaces removed shown in red
Parking Strategies - 50 Space Lot
50 parking spaces – includes 7 EV spaces
(1-B): Establish designated City employee parking at the COA Science Annex to preserve on-site parking for users of the Center (1-C): Implement transportation demand management strategies such as carpool incentives, transit subsidies, and bike programs to reduce parking demand. (1-D): Pursue agreements with nearby property owners to provide overflow and event parking on their properties. (1-E): Implement parking time limits (90 minutes to 2 hours) to promote turnover and availability aligned with program durations. The majority of programming offered at the center will not exceed 2 hours.
Parking Strategies -50 Space Lot cont.
50 parking spaces – includes 7 EV spaces
(3-A): Promote walking, biking, and transit through incentives and outreach to reduce reliance on on-site parking. ARPD will offer a discount of 5% to users who present either a bus pass or indicate they traveled to the Center by methods other than by automobile. (3-B): Allow flexible use of the parking lot during off-peak periods for community-serving activities such as events or park access.
126 Spaces – Overflow Parking
Utility Easement
Daytime Parking spaces (10)
Trail Connection
Shared Parking - Overview
Transportation Strategies to Encourage Alternative Modes Summary: TDM program provides a framework to allow adjustments over time based on actual usage and operational outcomes Current TDM program includes:
Providing bike/public transit discounts – 5%
Planning bike events to encourage mode shift
Proactively highlighting active and transit options on program material Monitoring parking usage and modes of travel
Implementing bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Offering drop off for carpools/rideshares
Potential Future TDM program ideas:
Shared parking arrangements
Implementing paid parking
Exploring neighborhood parking management programs
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Aquatic Center Parking Plan
50 parking spaces – includes 7 EV spaces
126 shared parking spaces in Marina Village with College of Alameda 10 unrestricted off-site spaces (College of Alameda)
25-35 unrestricted off-site (Marina Village Office park) TDM programs
Thank You!