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JANUARY ACTIVITIES
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FEBRUARY MEETING
• Strengthen Community Image and
Sense of Place
• Strengthen Safety and Security
• Facilitate Community Problem
s_ 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.
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Throughout January, parks staff focused on improving the visual appearance of parks across Danville.
At Osage Station Park, memorial roses were removed in preparation for replacement, pine trees were
trimmed, and graffiti was removed from play areas and restrooms. Trees were trimmed at Oak Hill
Park as well as graffiti removed from restrooms, and broken assets (a picnic table, for example) were
repaired. Trash and debris were picked up at parks including Baldwin, Vista Grande, and Montair
schools, and around the Town Green. Landscaping care through blowing, pruning, and fertilizing took
place at parks such as Hap Magee Ranch, Sycamore Valley, and Diablo Vista Parks.
Ensuring safe, hazard -free parks is always a top priority. Drainage issues were addressed through
cleaning and clearing drains and installing erosion control measures at Osage Station, Oak Hill, and
Diablo Vista Parks and Green Valley Elementary School. Playground inspections and repairs were
performed at Osage Station, Oak Hill, and Danville South Parks, along with Montair Elementary
School. Other safety repairs included replacing broken fencing at Hap Magee Ranch Dog Parks, fixing
broken basketball nets at Danville South Park, and removing broken glass from Sycamore Valley Park
basketball courts.
Staff worked to protect the environment and natural assets in Danville's parks. Irrigation systems were
turned off for the winter season at all sites to take advantage of the rain and conserve water. Rodent
entry holes were patched at the Hap Magee Ranch Park buildings to prevent pest issues. Silt fencing and
straw wattles were installed at Green Valley Elementary School ballfields to control erosion. Leaves
were blown off synthetic turf fields at Diablo Vista and Sycamore Valley Parks to prevent damage.
The Town of Danville held a Winter Break Camp January 2-8 at Oak Hill Park. Participants enjoyed
the week in a fun environment with the playground as well as the pathway to venture on nature walks
around the lake. Staff led indoor games, snow -themed arts and crafts, and the week concluded with
watching the feature film, "Happy Feet."
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The Teen Centers participated in their
first monthly decoration contest. The
staff at each Teen Center, with the
help of participants, decorated their
sites to fit the winter season. While
each site put their own unique spin on
decorating, the Charlotte Wood Teen
Center ultimately won the contest for
January.
The first ever Senior Jeopardy took
place at the Danville Senior Center.
Two teams faced off with categories
such as "US History" and
"Remember When." The game may
have been too close to call, but the
competitive spirit and tricky
questions were a hit!
Breakfast with Friends at Crumbs Breakfast, Lunch and Bar took place on January 17.
15 friends enjoyed conversation over breakfast and coffee to welcome in the new year.
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