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ATTACHMENT A
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 8, 2021
TO: Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission & Arts Advisory Board
FROM: Recreation and Maintenance Services Staff
SUBJECT: Parks, Recreation and Arts Monthly Activity Report for August 2021
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CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARKS & PROGRAMS
The following items reflect the mission of Parks and Recreation:
Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place Support Economic Development
Strengthen Safety and Security Promote Health & Wellness
Facilitate Community Problem Solving Increase Cultural Unity
Protect Environmental Resources Foster Human Development
Provide Recreational Experiences
These items may also reflect how Parks Make Life Better! Parks and Recreation make
lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to nature,
outdoor space to play and exercise, free-time fun in positive spaces, and socializing and
learning in a gathering place.
Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place
School is back in session now and in advance of that, five trees were pruned, and 200
yards of mulch were installed at Bret Harte Park and the surrounding roadside
landscape areas, enhancing the areas for the public when dropping the kids off for
school. Following approval by the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission, planning
work continues for new LED sports field lighting at Diablo Vista Park, with the goal of
having the lights installed during the winter moratorium. Two new trees were planted
at the library near the flagpole and bandstand. Weekly maintenance of the dog park at
Hap Magee Ranch Park continues, including cleaning and clearing the drinking
fountains and potholing the turf areas. An HVAC control board was replaced in the
Magee House and refrigerant was added to the AC unit in the Swain house, while two
barbeques were painted, and eight picnic tables resurfaced and stained in the picnic
area. Weekly cleaning and grooming of the bocce ball courts at Sycamore Valley Park
continues with ongoing league play.
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Strengthen Safety and Security
Monthly inspections of the synthetic turf fields at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo
Vista Park continue. At Diablo Vista Park, 42 sports field lights on the synthetic field
and six on the 80’ diamond were re-lamped. Weekly tennis court inspections, cleaning
and adjusting nets continues at Diablo Vista Park, Monte Vista High School, and Osage
Station Park. Two dead trees were removed and stump ground near the playground at
Hap Magee Ranch Park and safety pruning of trees growing over the bridge and in the
play area was also completed. A failed tree that had split was removed near the Oak
Hill Park Community Center. Bi-weekly playground inspections were completed at all
parks. One yard of decomposed granite was added around the drains in the triangle
rose area at Osage Station Park, to help guide the water into the drains.
Facilitate Community Problem Solving
In partnership with Contra Costa County’s “Café Costa” program, the frozen Friday
meal program will continue through the end of September before resuming in-person
meals in November on Mondays. 385 meals were distributed in August 2021.
Protect Environmental Resources
Irrigation season continues, with repairs being completed on the pump at Vista Grande
Elementary. Additionally, irrigation checks and repairs were performed at Sycamore
Valley Park, replacing two rotors on the sports fields; one mainline and one lateral line
were repaired at Diablo Vista Park; two main lines, a broken isolation valve, and 18
sprinklers were repaired at Osage Station Park; and, 12 repairs were completed at Oak
Hill Park. Roses at Osage Station Park were pruned back to the box edge, and suckers
and weeds were removed to assist the volunteers. Sixteen trees were pruned, and two
trees and stumps were removed at Sycamore Valley Park, along with one stump at
Diablo Vista Park. Repairs to a leaky faucet in the bathroom at the Swain house were
completed.
Provide Recreational Experiences
Ready, Set, Summer! This summer, the Town of Danville offered a wide variety of
summer camp opportunities throughout the Town. Camp Danville was offered at Los
Cerros Middle School, Diablo Vista Middle School, Hap Magee Ranch Park, Oak Hill
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Park, Osage Park, Sycamore Park, and Diablo Vista Park. The Town of Danville utilized
more parks with camps than ever before. Campers enjoyed a variety of half-day and
full-day camps that included making new friends, playing sports, taking hikes, creating
crafts, participating in games, and much more. Campers ranging in ages 5–12 years old
enjoyed their camp experience, thanks to the amazing staff and counselors in training
this summer!
Arts and Rec on the Go participated in the Danville Police Department’s National Night
Out on August 3rd. This annual partnership provided a chance for the public to interact
with our officers, volunteer police, firefighters, and Town Council in a fun block party
format. Arts and Rec on the Go was able to attend three separate locations, providing
sports equipment and games to help encourage spirited community engagement.
August was the month that adult art classes resumed in person—there are still online
art offerings, but some folks were pleased to be back in the classroom for a hands-on art
experience.
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Promote Health & Wellness
Danville adults and seniors are moving and dancing to West Coast Swing on Monday
evenings at the Danville Senior Center with the instructors from Two Left Feet. 40
students enrolled to dance the night away.
The Town offered its second in-person Buzz Session lecture titled “Simple Self-Care
Practices During Stressful Times.” Registrants had the opportunity to learn about small
daily routine changes that can make a big impact, healthy coping practices, and
relaxation exercises.
Danville youth continued to participate in youth sports classes and camps with
Skyhawks, Arora Tennis, Wee Hoop, and Karate. It is great to see all the youth out
learning new skills and running off all the extra energy.
Danville Adults Sports Leagues are finally making a comeback. The Senior Bocce
League is back up and running. Registration began for Adult Bocce and Adult Softball
leagues for the fall. Everyone is very excited to bring adult sports leagues back.
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Increase Cultural Unity
On August 19 the Village Theatre Art Gallery hosted an Artists’ Opening Reception for
the exhibition, BELLISSIMO! The theme of the exhibition is artwork by Italian
American and Italian artists who reside in the Bay Area, so the exhibit itself is an
eclectic collection of sculpture, abstract, figurative and landscape paintings.
It was a very festive evening with complimentary food provided by the Italian
restaurant, Locanda Ravello. There were a few opera singers who sang acapella on the
patio and masked art-goers safely enjoyed the exhibition.
Parks Make Life Better
On August 7th at Oak Hill Park at 6pm, The Sun Kings performed the ultimate tribute
and celebration to The Beatles. Registration was open for everyone, and circles were
painted on the grass for anyone to grab if they wanted to.
On August 13, the Preschool Performance Series held its last performance of the year on
the Town Green featuring the one and only, Unique Derique. Unique delivered plenty
of laughs and entertainment for families at the park with his physical comedy, juggling
act and body percussion.
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August 31, marked the birthday of the Recreation, Arts & Community Services newest
member, Auggie the Acorn. Auggie made his debut at a special Arts & Rec on the Go
event at Osage Station Park. Participants were encouraged to take pictures with Auggie
and make acorn related themed crafts. Auggie even showed off some amazing soccer
skills!
Project & Event Updates
September 7: Teen Centers Open
September 8: Fairy Moonlight Adventure