HomeMy WebLinkAbout011222 - 5.2 ATTACHMENT ACreating Community through
People, Arts, Parks & Programs
DEC. ACTIVITIES • JAN. MEETING
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REFLECT THE MISSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Strengthen Community Image and
Sense of Place
• Strengthen Safety and Security
• Facilitate Community Problem Solving
• Protect Environmental Resources
• Provide Recreational Experiences
• Support Economic Development
• Promote Health and Wellness
• Increase Cultural Unity
• Foster Human Development
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE
The winter season is approaching, and the sports field and
dog park moratorium has begun as of December 1, running
through February 25 (weather permitting). The large dog
park turf renovation has been completed and construction
fencing has been installed to eliminate unauthorized use of
the dog parks while the grass gets established. Replenishing
the mulch, adding two new benches in the small dog park,
and refinishing of benches in both dog parks will occur
during this moratorium. In between the storms, the Green
Valley School infield area was cut and re-established.
Additionally, the two entrance signs to Osage Station Park
were sanded and stained, and 10 new plants were added
around the entrance sign in the north parking lot.
Another successful Eagle Scout project was completed
in collaboration with Maintenance Services staff! Upon
identifying that the pull up bars on the vita course at Oak
Hill Park could use some TLC, the scout proposed replacing
them with new ones. After completing all the preparatory work, he spent a weekend building
the new pull up bars and they turned out great and will serve to enhance the community’s use
of the park.
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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.
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STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY
Bi-weekly playground inspections continue at Hap Magee Ranch Park, Osage Station Park,
Danville South Park, Sycamore Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park and Montair School. During
this fall season as leaves drop, sidewalks in the parks and roadsides continue to be blown off
weekly. Cyclone fencing repairs were completed and a “dogs must be on a leash” sign has
been installed at Baldwin School. Weekly blowing off and adjusting of nets on tennis courts
at Monte Vista High School, Diablo Vista Park and Osage Station Park continues, along with
weekly cleaning and blowing out the leaves from the bocce ball courts, until the season ended
in November.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
As the winter storms continue, cleaning of drains at Hap Magee Ranch Park, Osage Station
Park picnic area and Bret Harte Park occurred, minimizing flooding in these areas and nearby
streets. 15 crape myrtle trees were pruned at Osage Station Park, Danville South Park and
Diablo Vista Park. Limbs were removed off a walnut tree growing over the top of the Bounty
Garden at Hap Magee Ranch Park and pruning of a Mulberry tree at Danville South Park
has been completed. Monthly cleaning and grooming of synthetic turf fields at Sycamore
Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park was completed, along with the installation of 20 rolls of
straw wattle at Diablo Vista Park and 16 rolls at Sycamore Valley Park in various locations
throughout the parks.
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
The Senior Center hosted its second pop-up holiday season craft event. 10 seniors enjoyed
artificial wreath decorating, just in time for the holidays! These creative creations are sure to
last for many years to come.
Holiday Hangout took place on Thursday, December 9 and included competitions, holiday
crafts and raffle prize winners. Tweens ranging in ages from 8-12, competed in games to win
raffle tickets. Once filling out the raffle tickets with their names, competitors had the chance
to win prizes such as holiday mugs, candy dispensers and a hilarious cash gun that can only
be found on Netflix shows like Nailed It.
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Jolly Old St. Nick also returned for
family photos outside and families were
encouraged to donate gently used coats to
the coat drive.
Santa’s elves were busy this year helping
respond back to approximately 600 letters
from Santa’s Mailbox. Santa templates,
letterheads and envelopes were given to
over 80 volunteers to help respond to the
children writing to Santa asking for LOL
dolls, new iPhone and for Santa to have
safe travels this year.Elf Workshop returned on December 10
and 11. Over five-hundred children and
their families participated in crafts, Santa
photos, and holiday cheer! Some of these
craft highlights included the tradition of
painting tiles courtesy of Home Depot
and creating waving snowmen with
paper cups.
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INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
The third annual Senior Variety Show
took place on Saturday, December
11. With 11 acts of local senior talent,
the audience members enjoyed
singing, storytelling, dancing, musical
performances and more! One performer
made her first ever debut at 97 years
old. The performers greatly enjoyed the
positive and encouraging audience.
The Danville Youth Council completed
another 2021 Fall service project by
collecting supplies for youth foster
children in need. The DYC collected
travel shampoo bottles, lotions, hand
sanitizers, brand new socks and gently
used backpacks. Vestia, which is a
non-profit organization that provided
supplemental support to at-risk
individual, and families know to the
Contra Costa County employment and
human services department, will be
taking the donations just in time for the
holiday seasons.
PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
Tai Chi continues to be an increasingly
popular class for adults and seniors. Over
50 students enrolled in Tai Chi programs
this season.
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FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
While there were no receptions in the Art Gallery in December, there were a couple of private
tours of the Gallery to see the October-December exhibit, Impressions of Light. One tour was
held for the American Association of University Women and another for the Superintendant
of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Lots to be learned and gained from private
tours—a chance to learn about the history of the Theatre and Gallery and about the current
exhibition as well as past and future exhibitions and the role the art gallery plays for the
community and the arts in the Bay Area. Staff loves to host private tours and believes they
are enriching for all who attend.
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
The weather finally cleared up enough to finish out the first season of adult bocce post covid.
Everyone is so excited to be back and can’t wait for the next season.
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
January 20: Threads of Change Opening Reception
January 22: Teen Talent Showcase
January 29: Frozen 2 Sing-a-long