HomeMy WebLinkAboutActivity Report August 20231 OF 6 ATTACHMENT A
Creating Community through
People, Arts, Parks & Programs
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE
The Oak Hill Park playground replacement project continues to progress nicely and is nearly complete – we can’t wait for it to open! Regular maintenance activities continue as well, including at Hap Magee Ranch Park; every Tuesday, thorough maintenance is conducted at the dog parks, which includes cleaning the drinking fountains, removing mulch from the turf, and addressing potholes in the large dog park. Notable improvements have been made in other areas of the park as well: the public drinking fountain was successfully repaired, and the water feature controller underwent reprogramming due to several power outages. In addition, a solenoid in one of the water feature control valves was replaced. The picnic area received attention as well, with tabletops being cleaned and washed. Additionally, the Cottage HVAC unit was replaced.
Diablo Vista Park and Osage Station Park continue their weekly blowing and adjusting of tennis court nets. Monte Vista High School’s tennis courts “C & D” were recently resurfaced, and new wind screening was installed on the fencing. At Osage Station Park, the shrub area near the batting cages was mulched to enhance its appearance. Graffiti was also promptly removed from the men’s public bathroom, and mulch was added around the play area. At Oak Hill Park, the wood decking and stairs were pressure washed and repairs and staining were completed. Decomposed granite was installed under the garbage cans near the play area at Baldwin School and the shrub areas at Greenbrook School were enhanced by adding mulch under the crape myrtle trees. Preparations for bocce ball league play at Sycamore Valley Park are consistently ongoing on a weekly basis.
The Danville Senior Center hosted its first ever Senior Mingle on the Senior Center patio in July. This program is designed to create a more casual, conversational environment, and utilize the patio furniture. This first mingle included muffins, coffee, and chamber orchestra music played by local teens.
• 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.
JULY ACTIVITIES • AUGUST MEETING
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STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY
Bi-weekly playground inspections are diligently conducted at multiple locations, including Osage
Station Park, Montair School, Sycamore Valley Park, Diablo Vista Park, Hap Magee Ranch Park, and
Danville South Park. Recent maintenance activities involved installing 10 yards of playground fiber
around the equipment and addressing the damage caused by a large fallen limb at Danville South Park,
leading to the removal of affected trees. Additionally, eight yards of playground fiber were added to
Osage Station Park’s playground area. Furthermore, potholing of sports fields at Baldwin School has
been successfully completed, and monthly cleaning and grooming of the synthetic turf at Diablo Vista
Park have been carried out.
Maintenance efforts have also been focused on repairing one bench at Greenbrook School, six
benches at Osage Station Park, and ensuring the picnic tables at Hap Magee Ranch Park are secure
with tightened or replaced hardware. At Oak Hill Park, discing for fire abatement in the open space
was accomplished by the specified deadline. Finally, improvements to public facilities were made,
including adjustments to the timer and re-lamping of the lights in the public bathroom, along with the
completion of inspection and punch list tasks at the Swain house at Hap Magee Ranch Park.
FACILITY COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING
At Osage Station Park, one yard of field mix was added to field #1 and five yards to field
#5 in preparation for their upcoming tournament play. Across all sites, ongoing irrigation
checks and repairs have been diligently conducted. At Oak Hill Park, a mainline repair
was completed, and at Danville South Park, six rotors were adjusted. The irrigation pump
at Baldwin School was repaired, and at Greenbrook School, 16 breaks were fixed. At Hap
Magee Ranch Park, one mainline and two valves were repaired. At Vista Grande School,
a leaking quick coupler valve was repaired, and the irrigation controller was adjusted.
Additionally, one mainline break was repaired and a valve was re-wired at Sycamore Valley
Park, and another mainline break was repaired at Diablo Vista Park. Controller programs
were adjusted at Montair School, Green Valley School, the Town Green, and Oak Hill Park.
Pruning was carried out on 32 trees at Osage Station Park, 24 trees at Oak Hill Park, 22
trees at Baldwin School, and eight trees at Green Valley School. Furthermore, eight dead
plants were removed at Danville South Park. To maintain healthy soil conditions, gypsum
treatments were applied at Green Valley School, Vista Grande School, Montair School,
Sycamore Valley Park, and Diablo Vista Park sports fields as part of our soil program.
On July 25, the Danville Senior Center Staff hosted a Buzz Session on the book “This Chair
Rocks” by Ashton Applewhite. The staff had read this book as part of their staff book club
and were able to present interesting data points and anecdotes about anti-ageism and
important conversations and changes that had resulted from reading the book. It was a lively
discussion for all.
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PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
TOWN OF DANVILLE SUMMER CAMPS
• Little Acorn Camp: Little Acorn is a perfect introduction to camp for the young campers
of Danville. Led by experienced and well-trained staff at Hap Magee Ranch Park,
campers pre-K through first grade enjoy the perfect balance of exciting games, crafts,
songs, and outdoor play, while meeting new friends. Little Acorn participants especially
loved Family Fun Fridays when it was time to show off what they made that week and
why they love camp so much.
• Charlotte Wood Camp and Charlotte Wood Junior: The Town of Danville offers two
camps out of Charlotte Wood Teen Center. Charlotte Wood Camp and Charlotte Wood
Junior camps are available for campers ages 5-7 and 7-11. Throughout the summer,
campers played themed games and explored all that Osage Station Park has to offer!
• Diablo Vista Camp and Diablo Vista Junior: The Town of Danville offers two camps out
of Diablo Vista Teen Center. Diablo Vista Camp and Diablo Vista Junior is available for
campers ages 5-11. Campers enjoyed group activities, food crafts, creative time, and lots
of outdoor time throughout the summer!
• Oak Hill Park Adventure Junior Camp and Oak Hill Park Adventure Camp: Oak
Hill Adventure Day Camp and Oak Hill Adventure Junior Day Camp are located at
the Oak Hill Park Community Center. Campers ages 5-7 and 7-9 enjoy crafts, activities,
field trips, talent shows, and food Fridays. In addition, campers informed themselves
at the Lawrence Hall of Science, hopped around at Rockin’ Jump, walked around at the
Oakland Zoo, and enjoyed the Rise of Gru, a cinematic experience topped with popcorn
and Skittles.
• Play ‘n’ Sports Adventure Camp and Play ‘n’ Sports Adventure Junior Camp: Campers
ages 7-11 and 9-11 can experience 20 different sports in one summer with the Play ‘n’
Sports camps. The little athletes learn to grow and play at Los Cerros Teen Center/
Gymnasium, practicing everything from Badminton to Ultimate Frisbee! When Play ‘n’
Sports are not playing sports, they create crafts, compete in water day challenges, field
trips, talent shows, and fun Fridays!
• DesTEENation and DesTEENation Junior: Campers ages 9-14 play games and activities,
go on big field trips, BBQ, and a talent show on Fridays! The teens participated in sailing,
paintballing, a visit to Alcatraz, water parks, and other fun and engaging trips.
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The season at Danville Aquatics was a tremendous success, culminating on July 28th. The team,
consisting of nearly 60 skilled and devoted staff members, worked tirelessly to ensure the utmost safety
and proficiency at both of our pool facilities. Aquatics staff- implemented over 7,000 individual swim
sessions and imparted knowledge to 1,200 students. The team of exceptional young professionals’
provided six weeks of dedication and expertise and created a positive and impactful experience for all
participants. This resulted in a highly enriching recreational experience suitable for individuals of all
ages and skill levels.
Despite the sweltering heat, the Town has been remarkably engaged in booking picnic areas for various
celebrations. In July alone, a staggering 78 picnic rentals were made, with an expected attendance
of over 2600 individuals. These events provide an incredible platform for the community to unite
and create some of the most treasured memories in our outdoor facilities. From family barbecues to
birthday parties, it is evident that our society is making the best use of all the available spaces. Our
booking system is tailored to accommodate groups of all sizes, ranging from 11 to 100 people, with an
average of 33 attendees per rental.
Over 200 witches and wizards took part in the magic of Harry Potter’s birthday by participating in the
Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt or attending Harry Potter’s Birthday Bash at the Danville Community
Center. Spotting Nifflers, playing Quidditch, enjoying Butterbeer and making chocolate frogs were just
a few of the activities of the day. This event would not be possible without the fantastic dedication of
magical community volunteers!
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SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
With the opening of Bound for Books, The
Artful Book Bench Project, 10 unique book
benches were placed downtown in June and the
Town has partnered with local businesses (and
the Library) to engage visitors to visit all benches
at all locations, some of which are on Town
property, and some of which are located at local
businesses and sponsored by local businesses.
PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Summer classes are up and running for
adults and seniors! Some popular new
classes include Boxing Fundamentals
Workout and Beginner Line Dancing.
INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
On July 8, Oak Hill Park filled with concert
goers for its second Music in the Park for the summer. At a cool 68 degrees, most
guests spent the entirety of the evening
dancing to the music of Shania Twain with
the band “Highway Bound”.
On July 11, in collaboration with the
Danville Library, Recreation held the last Kidchella of the summer, with Purple Fox
and the Heebie Jeebies. Kids interacted
with the band along with visit many
booths located around the park to learn
about the variety of programs provided within Contra Costa County.
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On July 14, on the Town Green, the classic “The Emperor’s New Groove” was shown as
part of its Moonlight Movies series. Guests grabbed their popcorn and warm blankets and
laughed during the comedy classic.
On July 22, Project 4 returned to Music in the Park after their virtual performance back in
2020. They brought the heat to an already hot summer day with hits by Bruno Mars, Prince,
Tower of Power, and other Soul, Funk and R&B classics.
On July 28, for the last Moonlight Movies of the summer, guests arrived at the Town Green
to watch the classic film “The Karate Kid”.
PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
Danville’s Town Council presented a proclamation to the Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission proclaiming July as Parks Make Life Better month recognizing the importance
of parks, recreation, trails, and facilities for the positive development of all Californians and
their communities.
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
August 5: Music in the Park- Unauthorized Rolling Stones
August 8: Senior Tea Dance
August 9: Senior Trip: Tina Turner
August 18: Bound for Books Movie Series-Alice in Wonderland
August 19: SonoMussette-Tribute to Edith Piaf
August 21: Senior Bingo
August 26: Senior Trip: Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo
August 26: Opening Reception of Paper Trails
August 29: Senior Morning Mingle