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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091025-06.1AUGUST ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER MEETING Creating Community throughCreating Community through People, Arts, Parks & ProgramsPeople, Arts, Parks & Programs AUGUST ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 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 1 of 9 ATTACHMENT A Parks continued to serve as vibrant spaces for recreation and community connection throughout the summer season. This month emphasized comprehensive maintenance operations and facility improvements across all parks. Regular upkeep and proactive maintenance have ensured facilities remain welcoming, safe and functional for residents and visitors alike. Significant effort was invested in sports field preparation and maintenance. Teams completed extensive field care including topsoil and seed applications at Osage Station Park's sports fields and throughout Oak Hill Park. At John Baldwin Elementary School, potholes required attention with additional seeding, while one yard of golden nuggets was installed around the main field to enhance playing surfaces. At Greenbrook Elementary School, five yards of golden nuggets were installed to improve facility conditions. Special sports field attention included pothole repairs on all turf sports fields at Diablo Vista Park as well as aerating and seeding the play area turf. A basketball net was replaced at Danville South Park to maintain recreational facilities. Park beautification remained a priority with extensive tree maintenance across the system. Crews trimmed a total of 66 trees across various parks: 22 trees along the pathway at Osage Station Park, 11 trees throughout Oak Hill Park, eight redwood trees along the track at John Baldwin Elementary School, two crape myrtle trees in the south parking lot at Osage Station Park, 20 roses along the pathway at Danville South Park, three trees at Diablo Vista Park and five trees at Sycamore Valley Park. One dead tree was removed next to field three at Osage Station Park and another at Montair Elementary School. Tree work was also completed around the baseball field at Vista Grande Elementary School with all low branches trimmed as well as around the Town Green for Music in the Park events. Infrastructure improvements were notable across multiple facilities. At Osage Station Park, the pump house was cleaned and three broken caps along the north parking lot fence were replaced. Oak Hill Park received attention with two benches stained in the picnic area and two valves replaced at the All Wars Memorial. At John Baldwin Elementary School, baseball dugouts were cleaned and two valves were installed along the main sports field. At Hap Magee Ranch Park, significant improvements included adding a new metal header board and decomposed granite around the play area, installing feminine hygiene product disposal receptacles in public restroom stalls, replacing a leaking hose spigot at the Cottage front patio and repairing track lighting in the Cottage front room. Special maintenance included cleaning graffiti from the men's bathroom at Oak Hill Park and removing fishing string throughout the park. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY 2 of 9 Daily maintenance operations were thorough, with crews regularly blowing sidewalks, pathways, play areas, tennis courts and basketball courts at all facilities. Baseball dugouts at Vista Grande Elementary School and Sycamore Valley Park were cleaned weekly and trash cans were emptied regularly across all parks. Special attention was given to restroom facilities with weekly stocking at Diablo Vista and Sycamore Valley Parks, including cleaning restrooms after vandalism at Diablo Vista Park. Contract services supplemented in-house maintenance efforts with HVAC issues resolved at the Cottage and air filters replaced. Safety remains a top priority across all parks and facilities. Bi-weekly playground safety inspections were conducted at Osage Station, Oak Hill, Danville South, Sycamore Valley and Hap Magee Ranch Parks as well as Montair Elementary School, ensuring play areas remain safe for children. Monthly park inspections were completed to maintain consistent safety standards. One playground repair was completed at Sycamore Valley Park. Infrastructure was systematically checked and repaired throughout the month. Drinking fountain maintenance was extensive with repairs completed at Oak Hill Park (one fountain next to the playground), Danville South Park (one fountain) and Hap Magee Ranch Park (cleaning of all three dog park drinking fountains). At Sycamore Valley Park, the water feature drain was unclogged weekly to ensure proper function and safety. Security improvements included replacing the missing lock on the fire gate at the north lot at Osage Station Park. A posting board was replaced at Vista Grande Elementary School to ensure proper communication with park visitors. PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 3 of 9 Environmental stewardship continued to guide park management strategies. Water-conscious practices were evident through careful irrigation system management and proactive maintenance. Irrigation system integrity was maintained through comprehensive checks and repairs. At Osage Station Park, two main lines were fixed while three main lines were repaired throughout Oak Hill Park. Danville South Park required repairs to two valves and a potable line while John Baldwin Elementary School had mainline work completed along the roadside. At Diablo Vista Park, six irrigation repairs were made with six wires traced in the play area for irrigation valves. Sycamore Valley Park had the most extensive irrigation work with 15 repairs on sports fields one, five and six. At Greenbrook Elementary School, 12 new rotors were installed with 12 irrigation adjustments completed. Landscape health was prioritized with the addition of extra watering days at Hap Magee Ranch Park, Vista Grande, Montair and Green Valley Elementary Schools as well as the Danville Library due to hot weather conditions. This proactive approach ensures the sustainability of our green spaces while managing water resources responsibly. At Hap Magee Ranch Park, Japanese maples in front of the Cottage received daily hand watering to maintain their health during the summer heat. Facility maintenance supported environmental goals through proper waste management and building upkeep. Dumpsters were cleaned out at both Osage Station and Oak Hill Parks, while litter was picked up daily at all parks, with special attention during events requiring extra trash cans. 4 of 9 PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES Summer 2025 camps concluded and so much fun was had! Campers ranging from age 4-14 years old enjoyed a jam packed nine weeks of summer in both Town of Danville camps and contract instructor camps. Approximately 3,670 children attended summer camp with 1,955 attending Town of Danville camps and 1,715 attending contract instructor camps. Additionally, approximately 1,886 attended aquatics programs. 24 of the youngest campers enjoyed their weekly mornings at Little Acorns at Hap Magee Ranch Park singing songs, playing games like “What Time Is It Mr. Fox?” and showing off their cool crafting skills to their parents at Family Fun Friday. Campers ranging from 5-11 years old enjoyed games, crafts and activities themed around Holiday Havoc, Party in the USA, Barnyard Palooza and more at Diablo Vista Middle School, Charlotte Wood Middle School and Oak Hill Park. Town of Danville staff were excited to play games with 40 campers each week at each site. Oak Hill Park Adventure campers broke up the week of fun with weekly field trips every Thursday to locations like Discovery Kingdom, Crab Cove and Rockin’ Jump. Campers in our DesTEENation Summer Camps were able dive into weekly themed activities, games and crafts and had the opportunity to go on a total of 21 field trips across the seven weeks. The 56 campers were able to enjoy the waterslides and lazy rivers of the Dublin Wave Waterpark and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, try out their skating skills at Golden Skate in San Ramon and Tri Valley Ice in Dublin, explore the wonders of space at the Exploratorium and Chabot Space and Science Center and honed their marksmanship skills at Paintball and Laser Tag. Campers turned into young athletes during Play ‘n’ Sports Summer Camp! Throughout the seven weeks, 280 campers were taught how to play a variety of sports and were able to not only play football, soccer, field hockey and tennis, but created crafts for each sport like customized jersey cutouts and tennis ball cookies! Every Thursday, campers were able to go on field trips to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Skyzone, the Lawerence Hall of Science and more! 5 of 9 For both camps, Fun Fridays took place through the weeks where campers and staff enjoyed ice cream and popsicles on the hot summer days. During the first and last week of camp, campers ate hotdogs and hamburgers that were BBQ’d by staff at Oak Hill Park and had a side of chips and a Capri Sun. Parents who needed their children dropped off early in the morning or picked up later in the afternoon took advantage of the Los Cerros Extended Care camps where staff did extra crafts and activities for those campers until the camp day started or when the parents all picked them up at 6:00 PM. When campers weren’t at a Town Camp, they were learning specialty skills at one of the many contract instructor camps the Town oversees. Chess wizards were created, movie directors were made and slime enthusiasts enjoyed weeklong camps with instructors like Chess Wizards, Incrediflix and Challenge Island. The summer adult sport leagues all came to an end. Bocce, adult 5 on 5 basketball and softball all had their playoffs in the month of August. A total of 80 teams enjoyed friendly competition with the summer adult sports leagues. Fall registration is already underway as well. 6 of 9 SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Danville Senior Center’s Buzz Sessions continue to grow, with class registrations climbing to over 50 participants. This month, the Danville Senior Center highlighted How to Register and featured an informative discussion on Tax-Optimized Efficiency Withdrawals, offering valuable insights into smarter financial planning for retirees. Both topics drew strong interest and engagement. A special guest speaker also joined the How to Register session to introduce an exciting new writing class, My Secret Blueprint: Writing Your Life Story, launching this fall. Attendees enjoyed a preview of how the course can help them reflect on and share their personal journeys. Family Campout took place on August 2 where 39 children and their parents pitched their tents and stayed the night on top of Mount Diablo State Park. Staff had activities laid out for the families consisting of a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts and a hike leading up to rock city. BBQ was made for the families and everyone gathered around the campfire later in the night to make s’mores. Muffins, fruit and coffee were served in the morning and families had the opportunity to go on another hike before leaving the campsite. Facilities had 79 picnic rentals, 8 tennis court rentals and 22 indoor facility rentals for the month of August. 7 of 9 INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS The Downtown Danville Historic Walk and Lunch, held on Wednesday, August 13, was a sold- out success with a waitlist of participants and 27 attendees. Hosted for local seniors and led by the Town’s Chief of Planning, David Crompton, the event received glowing feedback from everyone who attended. Seniors gathered at the Danville Senior Center before setting off to explore some of the Town’s most iconic streets: Hartz Avenue, Prospect Avenue and Front Street, uncovering the rich stories and historic charm that define the heart of Danville. The morning wrapped up with a delicious lunch at Norm’s Place, where participants shared memories, made new connections and requested more walks like this. The current Art Gallery Juried Exhibition, Art in Miniature, has drawn a lot of people into the gallery with 19 pieces sold so far. This exhibition will be open until September 19 and features 89 pieces from 36 artists from across the United States and even as far as from South Africa. Each piece is 4x6 inches or smaller! On August 1, the Village Theatre held its second student film festival with seven short films up to ten minutes each in length. Complimentary popcorn was served to approximately 100 attendees consisting of friends and family. 8 of 9 Shakespeare returned to the Village Theatre August 8-24 with SPARC Theater’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. This is the second production SPARC has done at the Village Theatre. Sunday, August 17 was Family Day, which was a discount day along with some arts and activities for children to engage with. Additionally, the director gave a 30-minute presentation before each show discussing behind the scenes, adaptation process as well as the setting of the play. A total of 544 tickets were sold for these performances. On August 2, Maroon Vibes returned to Danville to perform at the Music in the Park Series. Approximately 1,000 concert goers were in attendance to listen to the greatest hits from the band Maroon 5. Prospect Park Plaza held a few performances for the Music at the Plaza series including Jimmy Leslie, Mio Flores SalSazz AllStars and Alex Lucero. These events usually attract an attendance of 40 people per performance as well as passerby’s shopping in the area. The Village Theatre also held a rental on August 30 for a stand-up comedy show. PROJECT & EVENT UPDATES Art Exhibition: Art in Miniature Exhibition Open Through September 19 September 9: Afternoon Tea Dance Party September 12: Kids Night Out September 13: Senior Variety Show September 16: Afternoon Mingle September 17: Breakfast with Friends September 19: Teen Night Out September 25: Rubino Estates Winery Day Trip September 26: Kids Night Out September 30: Wine Barrels & Bingo Game Night FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The final Morning Mingle of the summer took place Tuesday, August 26 with 33 people in attendance, revealing how this event continues to grow in popularity. These gatherings bring together great company, casual fun and this time, some friendly competition. Guests enjoyed coffee, donuts and classic morning games like connect four and cornhole, all in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for starting the day and making new connections. As summer ends, the Morning Mingles will soon transition into Afternoon Mingles this fall. These events are gaining momentum and offer even more opportunities to connect, engage and build community in a fun, informal setting. 9 of 9