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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1 Attachment A1 OF 5 ATTACHMENT A Creating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE The dog park at Hap Magee Ranch Park is now open for use following a calming of the rain and wind. Routine maintenance is underway, including the cleaning of all drinking fountains in both parks and mulch being blown off the turf in the large dog park. Additionally, new bark was added around picnic tables and newly planted shrub areas. Sports activities have commenced and drinking fountains are being repaired and turned on at several locations including Montair School, Green Valley School, Sycamore Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park, and Osage Station Park. Foul poles on synthetic turf ball fields at Sycamore Valley Park were painted and graffiti was removed at Osage Station, Diablo Vista, and Oak Hill Parks. Renovations for spring league play were completed for the bocce ball courts at Sycamore Valley Park. Maintenance work also included replacing a broken soap dispenser in the women’s public bathroom at Oak Hill Park, removing fallen branches due to a windstorm at the Community Center, removing six plants in the shrub area by the front sign at Baldwin School, and sanding and staining four benches at Danville South Park and two benches at Greenbrook School. Finally, repairs were carried out at Hap Magee Ranch Park, including the replacement of the front latch and hinges on the gate of the Magee house, reattachment of the fireplace cleanout door, and the cleaning of the roof and gutter and the repair of a wall at the Cottage. On April 11, the Book Benches arrived from the fabricator in Chicago for Bound For Books, the summer 2023 public art project. They were picked up by ten artists and they will be brought back once they are painted with unique designs inspired by books and placed throughout downtown for the summer. •Provide Recreational Experiences •Support Economic Development •Promote Health and Wellness •Increase Cultural Unity•Foster Human Development 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 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. APR. ACTIVITIES • MAY MEETING 2 OF 5 STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY Construction of the new playground at Oak Hill Park is ongoing, while bi-weekly playground inspections have been carried out at several locations including Sycamore Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park, Hap Magee Ranch Park, Osage Station Park, Danville South Park, and Montair School, with minor repairs completed as needed. The Osage Station Park playground poured-in-place safety surface continues to be maintenance-intensive, with four new holes being patched to keep the area safe. Maintenance work was carried out on tennis and pickleball courts at Osage Station Park and Diablo Vista Park, including repairs to tennis court “A” at Osage Station Park, blowing off and adjusting nets, and replacing and repairing light standards at Diablo Vista Park, San Ramon Valley High School and Monte Vista High School tennis courts. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING On Saturday, April 22, over 40 volunteers spent the morning helping older adults in the community clean up their yards for Lend-a-Hand Day. The volunteers raked, pulled weeds, and spread mulch at 17 houses. This event came at the perfect time as April is also National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Thanks to all our volunteers for their time to make the Town of Danville a wonderful place to live! PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES As the weather warms up, irrigation inspections and repairs have commenced, including the replacement of two valves and one lateral line repair at Osage Station Park, Sycamore Valley Park, and Diablo Vista Park. Organic fertilizer and gypsum were applied to sports fields at Osage Station Park, Baldwin School, Sycamore Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park, Montair School, Vista Grande School, and Green Valley School. Trees were removed at Osage Station Park, fallen branches were cleared at Oak Hill Park, Diablo Vista Park, and Baldwin School, and 14 trees were pruned during spring break at Greenbrook School. Finally, a shrub area at Danville South Park was mulched to enhance its appearance. 3 OF 5 PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES Eggstravaganza this year was held on April 8 and was eggsellent! Over four hundred children had an egg-citing time hopping around the Danville Community Center creating Easter crafts, getting their faces painted, and participating in the egg hunt! High schoolers had the privilege of having local businesses come to them on April 12 and 13. Over ten vendors came to Monte Vista High School and San Ramon Valley High School at lunchtime to promote their jobs and provide information. Vendors included the Town of Danville, Starbucks, Trader Joes, and more. The Danville Youth Council had the amazing opportunity to meet with other councils in the surrounding area. On Saturday, April 22, the DYC met with the youth councils from San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. The DYC learned how the other councils run, how to improve their own council, and traded ideas with one another. It was a great learning opportunity for all. On Monday, April 24, an adventurous group of older adults, took a field trip to Levi’s Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers. Participants were treated to a behind-the scenes-tour that included clubs, on-field access, and a look at the suites. 4 OF 5 INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY For the first time ever, the Danville Youth Council hosted a cultural fair, Danville Goes Global, that included diverse arts and crafts, multiple vendors representing different countries, a surprise performer, and a sponsorship from Primo’s Pizzeria. The event had over forty people in attendance and was created for people of all ages. It was a beautiful day in Danville to promote different cultures. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The summer activity guide arrived at the post office on Wednesday, April 19 and were delivered to homes on Thursday, April 20. Continuing with tradition, a contest was held for the cover of the activity guide. This year the Town held a youth art contest asking teens to illustrate their favorite place in a story. The winner was Charlotte Flickinger, age 11 with her illustration of Alice in Wonderland. Charlotte’s inspiration: “I chose to draw one of the first chapters in the classic story Alice in Wonderland where Alice meets the Cheshire Cat. I love this part of the story because the scene conveys a series of emotions. The whimsical surrounding always makes me smile, and the attitude of the Cheshire Cat is just as crazy as the forest. I love to read classic books, especially Alice in Wonderland, and this scene makes the book that much more special. 5 OF 5 PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES Ongoing Art Exhibit: Convergence: The Intersection of Wax, ColorPigment and Design at the Village Theatre Ary Gallery - Ends May 25 May 2: Tea Dance May 4: May the 4th Be With You May 11: Sacramento Historic Cruise/ Old Town Sacramento May 12: Teen Night Los Cerros Middle School May 13: Lifeguard Training May 15: Bingo! May 20: Art in the Park May 21: “1776 The Musical” Broadway San Jose PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER As the weather warms up picnic tables in the Town become more and more popular. Whether it’s a baby shower, kids’ birthday party, or company picnic these groups love to gather outside and enjoy the beauty of our parks. Hap Magee, Osage, and Sycamore are the most popular. For the month of April, we had a total of 59 picnic rentals.