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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES JANUARY 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
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
STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY
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In December 2023, our parks recorded a versatile month of facility use with 6,850 instances of foot
traffic and an impressive average attendance of 44 attendees per rental. We efficiently processed 40
external facility-use permits for a variety of events and gatherings both at our indoor facilities and picnic
areas. Notable highlights included hosting holiday parties and military academy graduation parties for
several local organizations. The park facilities continued to serve as a venue for celebrations of life,
homeowners association meetings, and community events, such as the Toy Drive hosted at Oak Hill
Park. Overall, December showcased the parks’ versatility as a community hub and painted an excellent
picture of continued use going into 2024.
The weather may be getting colder, but that isn’t slowing maintenance down! Many activities took place
this past month to help ensure that Danville continues to be a great place to live, work and recreate.
Graffiti and litter were removed at multiple parks including Osage Station Park, Oak Hill Park and
Montair School. Trees and rose bushes were trimmed at Osage Station Park and Danville South Park as
well as planter boxes cleaned up. Broken infrastructure, such as fences, backflows, and drainage were
also fixed at Osage Station Park and Oak Hill Park.
Safety continues to be a top priority, with some notable examples. Biweekly playground inspections
were performed at all parks. Hazards such as loose handrails and potential trip hazards were fixed at
Montair School and Greenbrook School. Safety surface materials were also replenished on playgrounds
at Danville South Park. Additionally, work was performed at Oak Hill Park and Osage Station Park to
prepare for rain, such as pruning trees, clearing drains and fixing irrigation.
On December 5, the Danville Senior Center hosted a Buzz Session titled,
“10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.” There were over 35 attendees and
the buzz session lasted over an hour and a half, as presenters stayed to
answer participants’ questions.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Every effort continues to be made to protect our precious environmental resources, especially as we
head into the peak of the rainy season. Culverts and drains were cleared to prevent flooding at Oak
Hill Park. Leaking irrigation valves and nozzles were replaced at Oak Hill Park, Baldwin School
and Greenbrook School to help conserve water. Top dressing grass areas and reseeding also took
place at Hap Magee Ranch Park and Osage Station Park to prevent erosion. In addition to this,
dying trees were removed and remaining trees were pruned to maintain health at Hap Magee
Ranch Park, Oak Hill Park, Danville South Park, Baldwin School and Greenbrook School.
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
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The Danville Youth Council (DYC) completed
another successful fall service project for 2023.
This year, the DYC collected fleece blanket
materials to create no sew blankets for children
in need and invited the community to help on
December 2. Alongside helpful volunteers, the
DYC collected and made over 70 blankets that
were donated to Project Linus, a foundation
that gives blankets to children in the hospital.
This year, Santa received over 600 letters from children
telling him how nice they were this year and what they
wanted to see under the Christmas tree. Santa enlisted his
favorite type of elves, over 100 local volunteers, to help
him respond to all the nice children of Danville. Each
child received a letter back from Santa’s desk by
December 24.
On December 7, the Town of Danville celebrated its annual ‘Holiday Hangout’ for children ages 8-12
years old. Participants enjoyed a variety of fun and competitive games, winning tickets that entered
them into the mystery prize raffle. Many enjoyed making their own ‘Snoopy’ from “Peanuts” with
marshmallows, while others sang their hearts out at karaoke. Winners of the mystery raffle were
surprised and delighted by what they received, as though Santa knew just what they wanted.
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Meanwhile, the Teen Centers ended the school year with delicious hot chocolate at each site. After
a wonderful fall season, the teens looked forward to a well-deserved winter break. Hot chocolate
on a cool December afternoon was a great way to kick-off winter break!
INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
The annual Senior Holiday
Brunch was a hit! 30 seniors
enjoyed a hot, catered brunch,
live piano music, a visit from
Auggie the Acorn and gifts
from the Senior Giving Tree gift
donation program.
On December 8 and 9, the Town of Danville hosted its annual Elf Workshop event.
Approximately 500 participants were welcomed into this year’s Charlie Brown Christmas to
create holiday themed crafts, decorate cookies, and take a picture with Santa. The event had
four sessions, Auggie the Acorn made an appearance, and over 100 volunteers attended to help
at this fun-filled holiday community gathering.
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FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Family trips have become one of the
more popular intergenerational
programs. On December 9, 48
participants aging from 6 years old to 85
years old attended a charter bus trip to
San Francisco to see the Lion King
production at the Orpheum Theatre. A
great time was had by all!
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
Art Exhibit: Driven to Abstraction January 20-March 22
January 13: The Bubble Lady
January 17: Breakfast with Friends
January 19: Classical Music Corner
January 20: Opening Reception of Driven to Abstraction
January 22: Senior Bingo
January 30: Warriors vs. 76ers Game