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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
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The parks continue to be vibrant spaces for recreation and community connection. This month focused
on meticulous maintenance and improvements across all Town parks. Regular upkeep has ensured our
facilities remain welcoming and functional for residents and visitors alike.
Significant effort was invested in sports field preparation and maintenance. Teams completed slit
seeding at multiple locations including Vista Grande, Montair and Green Valley Elementary Schools, as
well as at Diablo Vista and Sycamore Valley Parks. Fields at John Baldwin Elementary School received
pothole repairs and seeding, while Osage Station Park's sports fields were enhanced with topsoil and
seed. At Diablo Vista and Sycamore Valley Parks, comprehensive field care included aeration, seeding
and fertilization, ensuring optimal playing conditions.
Park beautification remained a priority. Tree maintenance was extensive, with crews trimming a total of
85 trees across various parks: six trees behind field three at Osage Station Park, 22 trees throughout
Oak Hill Park, eight trees in front of John Baldwin Elementary School, multiple trees along the Orange
Blossom trail at Osage Station Park, low limbs along sidewalks at Greenbrook Elementary School, 31
pear trees and two oak trees at Diablo Vista Park and 16 trees (seven willow and nine oak) at Sycamore
Valley Park. One willow tree required restaking at Sycamore Valley Park. At Danville South Park,
climbing roses were carefully trimmed, as were shrubs in front of the park.
Seating areas received attention with four benches stained in Oak Hill Park's lower picnic area, and
repairs made to two broken benches at Osage Station Park and one bench board replacement in
Danville South Park's picnic area. At Oak Hill Park, rotten wood was replaced on the lower bridge and
Osage Station Park saw repairs to four rose box caps.
Cleaning operations were thorough, with crews regularly blowing sidewalks, pathways, play areas,
tennis courts, and basketball courts. Dugouts at John Baldwin and Vista Grande Elementary Schools
were cleaned, and trash cans were emptied regularly, with additional cans placed at the Town Green for
special events. Pump houses and dumpsters were cleaned at Osage Station and Oak Hill Parks. The
track around John Baldwin Elementary School's main field was cleaned and glass near the tennis courts
at Osage Station Park was promptly removed.
STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
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Safety remains a top priority across all parks and facilities. Bi-weekly playground safety inspections
were conducted at Osage Station, Oak Hill, Danville South, Hap Magee Ranch, Diablo Vista and
Sycamore Valley Parks as well as at Valley Park and Montair Elementary Schools, ensuring play
areas remain secure for children.
Infrastructure was systematically checked and repaired. A lock was installed on the north lot men’s
restroom at Osage Station Park. Drinking fountains received particular attention, with repairs made to
two fountains at Osage Station Park, one at Danville South Park and all three dog park drinking
fountains at Hap Magee Ranch Park. At Hap Magee Ranch Park’s large dog park, a drinking fountain
valve was replaced while fountains near the men’s restroom and at Montair Elementary School were
unclogged.
Graffiti was promptly removed from the men’s restroom at Oak Hill Park and from park signs at
Diablo Vista Park. At Sycamore Valley Park, the ramp for the bocce ball court shed was replaced
and a lock on the storage box for softball users was installed. For park users’ convenience, a program
was created at Vista Grande Elementary School for sports field users to water the infields.
Environmental stewardship continues to guide park management strategies. Water-conscious practices
were evident through careful irrigation system management. Irrigation checks and repairs were
performed at multiple locations, including Greenbrook Elementary School, Hap Magee Ranch Park,
Diablo Vista Park (21 repairs) and Sycamore Valley Park (eight repairs).
Specific irrigation work included fixing a mainline next to the playground at Danville South Park,
repairing a mainline at John Baldwin Elementary School, addressing a mainline on an overflow line at
Oak Hill Park and replacing a two-inch irrigation valve at Diablo Vista Park. At Osage Station Park,
six valve cover boxes were replaced.
Storm water management was addressed with debris removal throughout Greenbrook Park and dirt
was added to the outer area of the storm drain. At Sycamore Valley Park, the water feature drain was
cleaned out twice during the month.
These careful interventions support local
ecosystems while maintaining the parks'
aesthetic and functional qualities, ensuring
our natural resources remain protected while
providing beautiful spaces for community
recreation.
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES
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The Town of Danville hosted its May the 4th be With You: Clone Celebration event on May 4. With
140 participants registered, these young padawans donned their Jedi robes, ignited their lightsabers
and embarked on a journey through the Valley Oak Room at the Danville Community Center. The
journey consisted of partaking in arts and crafts such as building a tie fighter and painting Jawas on
rocks. The Padawans were able to visit the Cantina to snack on treats like Wookie Cookies, Jabba
Jello and Baby Yoda Floats. They were able to put their force abilities to the test outside on the Town
Green through the Jedi training course that included lightsaber frisbee throwing, force jumping over
hurdles and playing cornhole by force pushing bean bags.
The Danville Youth Council (DYC) had a busy month! They wrapped up a successful year with their
very last meeting on May 12. The DYC said goodbye to seven seniors who were off to bigger
adventures such as studying math at Yale University, majoring in international relations at Stanford
University and enjoying electrical engineering at UC Berkeley. While the DYC was sad to see their
seniors graduate, they were excited to welcome 10 new members to the 2025-2026 youth council.
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The DYC also had the privilege of attending the Leadership San Ramon Valley 2025 class project
event on May 15. They had a table at the 988 mental health crisis hotline event where they promoted
their own May 17 Wellness Day event.
On May 17, the DYC hosted their Wellness Day event at the Danville Community Center. Eleven
participants attended the free event that was aimed at teens ages 11 to 19 years old to provide insight
and awareness of mental health among middle and high schoolers. The guest speaker panel consisted
of Angela Plummer, Executive Director at Teen Esteem, student speaker Hannah-Grace Sadigh from
San Ramon Valley High School and student speaker Jay Rudick from Monte Vista High School.
After the panel, participants and DYC members ate snacks, relaxed with therapy dogs, made
bracelets, decorated bookmarks and created tote bags that have homemade stress balls, inspirational
messages and stickers for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The tote bags will be donated to the
Covenant House in Oakland.
The Town of Danville hosted its final Kids Day Out of the academic school year on May 23 at Hap
Magee Ranch Park. This fun-filled day gave 16 attendees an opportunity to participate in fruit-
themed games, word searches and crafts to kick off a great start to their 3-day weekend!
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SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Town of Danville is excited for another magical summer of Camp Danville! With 1,854
attendees registered for traditional summer camps, campers are excited to explore Alcatraz at
DesTEENation camp, enjoy their weekly BBQ at Charlotte Wood Camp and show off their new
talents at Family Fun Friday at Little Acorns. Enrichment camps are held on specific subjects, such
as dance, sports, art, film and more. These camps kick off on June 9. With 3,124 residents and 431
non-residents signed up, this summer is going to be a fun one!
Twenty-five participants attended a delicious and educational olive oil tasting led by local business
Amphora Olive Oil on May 6. The class explored the history of olive oil, health benefits and
uncovered common myths and industry fraud. Attendees tasted a variety of oils while learning how
to recognize quality and flavor profiles.
The Town of Danville’s 2025 Aquatic Season officially kicks off on June 16, and waves are already
being made with 1,316 residents and 306 non-residents registered for the summer across swim lessons,
lap swim, low impact fitness and private lessons! The community is excited to make a splash this
summer, and with more than 50 dedicated staff members supporting programs at both Monte Vista
and San Ramon Valley High School pools, Danville is ready to help everyone stay cool, active and safe
all season long.
Danville’s Facilities has entered their busy season with 70 picnic rentals, 27 facility rentals and 20
tennis and bocce rentals for the month of May.
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INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY
On the evening of May 9, the Danville Senior Center took a group of 15 participants on a vibrant
journey to experience Cal Performances’ Pepperland. With transportation provided to UC Berkeley,
attendees enjoyed a smooth and stress-free ride to the venue, where the Mark Morris Dance Group
brought the stage to life with bold choreography and a brilliant score inspired by the Beatles.
The Prospect Plaza Concert series, Music at the Plaza, started on May 3 with a free performance
from 4:00-6:00 PM at Prospect Plaza Park next to the Starbucks on Hartz Avenue. This series will
take place every other Saturday and a few select Fridays and will feature a variety of artists. On May
3, we had Nick Tyrrel, a solo artist, performed cover songs and original works. On May 17, David
Correa performed Latin World Music for passerby’s and shoppers. This series will go on until
September 6.
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The Village Theatre hosted four Children Musical Productions by ICDT! during the month of May.
These included a showcase, Willy Wonka, Oklahoma and Matilda.
Art in the Park was held at the picnic tables at Oak Hill Park on May 17. Approximately 40 kids
attended the event and participated in a variety of crafts while enjoying the sunshine. A variety of
crafts were offered including a stick crocodile, string spinner toy, squeegee painting, doodle drawing,
catapults and dream catchers.
The Danville Senior Center hosted a sold-out event on May 16 that brought together 30
participants for an afternoon full of games and pizza! Thanks to a generous donation from Primo’s
Pizza, attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while engaging in a lively round of Pizza-Themed
Jeopardy. Energy was high and the competition was friendly, with a raffle and Primo’s gift
certificates awarded to the game’s grand prize winner. Every guest received a heartfelt thank you
card, signed by the staff that read, “Anyway you slice it, you are simply the best.”
FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES
Art Exhibition: Breaking Rules Exhibition Open Through June 13
June 3: Afternoon Tea Dance
June 9: Senior Bingo
June 13: Moonlight Movies
June 14: Music at the Plaza- Rolando Morales
June 14: Welcome to Medicare
June 15: Neil Diamond Musical
June 18: Kidchella
June 21: Music in the Park
June 24: Morning Mingle
June 27: Moonlight Movies
On May 27 after the Morning Mingle, the Danville Senior
Center celebrated the opening of its new Game Room!
Participants can sign up for 60-minute sessions with their
own group to enjoy a variety of board games, card games
and puzzles - ideal for solo play or fun with friends. The
Game Room offers the perfect space to relax, challenge
yourself and connect with others. Don’t miss out on this
exciting new way to unwind and have fun!
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