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Home My WebLink About7.1 2017 Spring Quarterly Report Page 1 of 7 STAFF REPORT PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION DATE: September 18, 2017 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: James M. Rodems, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: 2017 Spring Quarterly Report Prepared by: Micki Cronin, Asst Dir of Parks and Community Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will receive a report on the classes, activities, and events conducted during the 2017 spring season. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: The Parks and Community Services Department strives to develop and implement quality programs that strengthen community image, provide recreational experiences and encourage healthy lifestyles. This is accomplished by providing innovative recreational and social activities and programs. Following is a summary of the programs and events held in the 2017 spring quarter. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Recreational activities provide positive recreational experiences and opportunities to enhance health, well-being, and create balance in life. The classes are taught by contracted instructors as well as commercial recreational providers in the area. The f ollowing is a summary of registration: Recreational Activities Spring Registration Comparison Attendance Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Resident 332 203 264 4 346 302 Non-Resident 47 43 34 47 77 Total Registration 379 246 298 393 379 Classes Held 57 36 36 68 66 Avg. per Class 6.6 6.8 8.3 5.8 5.7 7.1 Packet Pg. 6 Page 2 of 7 Classes Offered 78 43 51 82 99 Cancellation Rate 38% 19% 29% 20% 33% Registrations this year showed an increase due to the increase of classes offered and held this spring. Popular children’s classes included Communication Academy, Tiny Tots Science, Edge Gymnastics and Pee Wee Gymnastics. Popular adult classes included Bombay Jam Total Body Fitness and Traditional Japanese Karate. PRESCHOOL The Dublin Preschool Program is a recreation-based preschool program that provides an opportunity for social and educational development under the instruction of early childhood educators. Children in this program participate in games, learning activities, outdoor play, arts and crafts, music, story time, and circle time. Classes are offered at two locations: Shannon Community Center and Dublin Elementary Sch ool. The Preschool Program operates in three classrooms (two at Shannon Community Center and one at Dublin Elementary) for a and offers a total of eight classes. Classes were offered in two-day per week and three-day per week combinations during the mornings and afternoons at the Shannon Community Center. There was also a four -day per week class option for four-year-old’s during the mornings and afternoons located at Dublin Elementary School. There were a total of 148 registrations for the winter, with 93 registrations for the four- year-old classes and 55 registrations for the three-year-old classes. The four-year-old afternoon classes had a majority of the decrease due to families moving or families leaving the country during the spring months. Following is a summary of registration: Preschool Session III Registration Comparison Registration Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Resident 140 144 163 204 236 Non-resident 8 9 22 22 31 Total Registration 148 153 185 226 267 Story Time “Little Lovies” took place during two sessions (six weeks each), Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. There were a total of 47 children registered for the spring (March-May). The following is a summary of registration: “Little Lovies” Spring Registration Registration Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 Resident 48 47 46 26 Non Resident 3 1 2 2 Total Registration 51 48 48 28 FAMILY SERVICES After School Recreation After School Recreation is a program offering after school activities for children in first through fifth grades. The program operates on school days at all public elementary schools in Dublin and the program begins once the children are released from school 7.1 Packet Pg. 7 Page 3 of 7 and ends at 5:45 PM. Participants engage in activities such as indoor and outdoor games, crafts, and quiet time for homework. There were 423 youth registered for Session III, which was a continuation of Session II. Session III increased by 5% from Session II and the session’s enrollment for full-session registration increased 7% from last year. The following is a summary of registration: After School Recreation Session III Registration Comparison Registration Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Dougherty Elementary 78 74 90 105 102 Dublin Elementary 63 62 73 70 53 Frederickson Element 47 47 72 50 51 Green Elementary 56 64 77 70 57 Murray Elementary 47 36 39 33 34 Kolb Elementary 49* 50 100 91 83 Amador Elementary 83 81 - - - Total Registration 423 414 451 419 380 Full-Session 392 366 321 231 186 20-Day Pass 31 48 130 188 194 *Kolb Elementary enrollment decreased is due to the opening of Amador Elementary in 2016. Student Union After School Program The Student Union After School Program is designed specifically for middle school students, and places emphasis on academic assistance and recreation enrichment. The Student Union Program provides middle school students a safe environment to engage in positive activities that helps to enhance their social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. The program takes place after school, on -campus, and serves an important role in the support of middle school -aged youth in Dublin. The program is held at both Wells Middle School and Fallon Middle School, where it offers a variety of fun activities, including educational programs, sporting activities, arts and crafts, science projects and musical activities. The program also features the popular Homework Club. The Homework Club has a credentialed teacher that provides homework assistance during the first hour of the program each day. There were 87 participants registered for the spring program. The decrease in registration can be contributed to participants either walking home or being picked up after school for afterschool sports activities. The following is a summary of registration: Student Union Registration Session III Registration Comparison Registration Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Wells Middle School 36 37 41 33 38 Fallon Middle School 51 57 53 65 54 Total Registration 87 94 94 98 92 Full-Session Participants 65 58 56 46 36 20-Day Pass Participants 22 36 38 52 56 Youth Advisory Committee The Youth Advisory Committee participated in two teen noteworthy events this past spring: Tri-Valley Teen Job and Career Fair and the Benefit Concert. The Tri-Valley 7.1 Packet Pg. 8 Page 4 of 7 Teen Job and Career Fair was held at the San Ramon Senior Center on March 4, 2017. The event was coordinated in collaboration with the Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club, City of Pleasanton, City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, and the City of Dublin. There were 445 students registered for the event. The Youth Advisory Committee offered a Benefit Concert on April 9, 2017, at the Dublin Senior Center from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event was a partnership hosted by the Youth Advisory and the Senior Center Advisory Committees. Teens and seniors from the Dublin Community showcased a variety of talents ranging from Irish dancers, modern Indian dancers and Bollywood dancers, vocalists and bands. T he event raised $321 in donations for the Youth Fee Assistance Program. The following is a summary of registration: Teen Event Participation Comparison Registration Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair 445 377 463 474 467 Benefit Concert 75 44 50 35 40 Total Attendance 520 421 513 509 507 SPECIAL EVENTS Spring Eggstravaganza The Spring Eggstravaganza was held at Emerald Glen Park on April 15, 2017. This popular family event featured an egg hunt, jump houses, food trucks, Fire Department displays, “Juggler/circus act,” face painting, arts and crafts provided by Valley Children’s Museum, and photos with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Rabbit. Three seating times were offered to accommodate 200 participants per seating. There were 600 registered participants this year. Sponsors for this year’s event included: Realtor Adam Golden, Shir Martial Arts, Waterford Dental, Soliel Communications, and Intero Chiropractic. The following is a summary of registration: Spring Eggstravaganza Registration Summary 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Resident 424 413 415 395 392 Non-Resident 176 184 162 155 155 Total Registration 600 597 577 550 547 Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk The City sponsored the 19th Annual Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, March 19, 2017 as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival activities. There were 1,691 registrants, which was a 13% decrease from last year. Staff contributes the decrease to the rain of the prior year and the transition to a new registration software system. Participants had an opportunity to pick-up their race bib and t-shirt at a local business, Fit Potato, the week prior to the event. Participants were also allowed to register for the event at the same location. Marketing for the event included email communication to past participants and the distribution of the registration flyers to Dublin schools and local running cl ubs. Upon completion of the race, runners were treated to refreshments from Patxi’s Pizza, Lucky’s Supermarket, GoGo SqueeZ apple sauce and pancakes from Revolution Foods. The band, Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience, provided 7.1 Packet Pg. 9 Page 5 of 7 post-race entertainment. The following is a summary of registration: Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk Registration Summary Admission Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Pre-Registration 1,591 1,931 2,348 2,272 2,306 On Site-Registration 100 16 112 128 217 Total Registration 1,691 1,947 2,460 2,400 2,523 Total above are the number of registration sold, not the number of actual runners. SPORTS Adult Basketball Leagues During the spring, a total of 14 teams participated in two leagues (Men’s 5-on-5 “D” league and Men’s 5-on-5 30+ league). The “D” league began in May and concluded in July. The 30+ league, which has a 30 -year and older age requirement, began in March and concluded in June. Games were held at Stager Community Gymnasium. The following is a summary of registration: Spring Adult Basketball Team Registration Summary League 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Men’s 5-on-5, D 10 8 8 14 8* Men’s 5-on-5, 30+ 4 6 6 4 5** Total Registration 14 14 14 18 13 *prior to 2013, both “C” and “D” leagues were held **prior to 2013, this league was 4-on-4, 30+ Adult Bocce Ball League One Wednesday night bocce league was held beginning in April and ending in June. Games were held on the bocce courts at Emerald Glen Park. Spring Adult Bocce Team Registration Summary League 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Coed 4 n/a 4 5 9 Adult Softball Leagues During the spring, two adult softball leagues were conducted with a total of 18 teams. One league was a Men’s “D” league that played on Tuesday evenings and the other was a Coed “D” league that played on Thursday evenings. The leagues began in April and concluded in June. Games were held at Fallon Sports Park. The following is a summary of registration: Spring Adult Softball Team Registration Summary League 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Coed D 8 7 10 6 5 Men’s D 10 7 11 10 9 Total Teams 18 14 21 16 14 ContractedSports Programs The City offers several sports and fitness classes through independent contractors. 7.1 Packet Pg. 10 Page 6 of 7 During the spring , the City offered classes through Arora Tennis, Cadence Basketball Academy, Kidz Love Soccer, Make Me a Pro, Skyhawks, and Wee Hoop. A total of 1,193 participants registered for spring contracted sports programs and camps, which was a 3.5% decrease compared to the prior spring. Due to the rainy season, a few Arora Tennis classes were cancelled . The following is a summary of registration: Contracted Sports & Fitness Registration Summary Program 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Arora Tennis (adult) 23 44 20 25 45 Arora Tennis (youth) 369 421 206 339 259 Arora Tennis (cardio fitness) 8 8 14 30 - Arora Tennis (private) 279 149 52 - - Arora Tennis Spring Break Camp 21 22 25 20 14 Cadence Basketball Academy 51 52 - - - Dublin Ranch Golf (adult) - 3 15 21 18 Dublin Ranch Golf (youth) - 35 24 27 18 Kidz Love Soccer 222 211 213 198 192 Make Me a Pro Basketball Camp 27 10 34 45 24 Make Me a Pro Basketball Class 61 86 133 112 42 Skyhawks Basketball Class 38 105 - - - Wee Hoop 94 88 78 72 60 Total Registration 1,193 1,234 814 889 672 AQUATICS The City of Dublin did not offer any traditio nal Aquatic programs during the 2017 spring quarter due to the transition to The Wave at Emerald Glen Park which opened on May 27, 2017. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Wave More than 1,300 dignitaries and community members attended The Wave Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 19, 2017. Community members toured all public areas of the new Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex, and many climbed the four story slide tower for incredible views of The Wave and Dublin. The slides and pools were not open for use, but the atmosphere was festive; the surf band, The Aqua Velvets, performed and guests enjoyed free boardwalk treats, including corn dogs, cotton candy and shaved ice. The first 1,000 guests also received a Wave branded bucket hat commemorative gift. SENIOR CENTER The Dublin Senior Center offers activities and events that promote healthy living for seniors, and the opportunity to build new friendships through recreation. The following is a summary of the 2017 spring quarter. Senior Center Attendance Comparison Attendance Type 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Total Attendance 27,448* 16,219 14,134 14,089 13,653 Avg. Daily Attendance 298 246 220 220 210 (65 days) (66 days) days) (65 days) (64 days) (65 days) Programs & Drop-In Activities 12,485 13,290 11,780 11,465 11,053 7.1 Packet Pg. 11 Page 7 of 7 Total Volunteer Hou rs 2,869 3,860 3,712 3,773 4,161 * prior to 2017, a door counter was not used Summary of the Spring Attendance Comparison Many changes took place at the Dublin Senior Center during the spring 2 017 quarter. One of which was the implementation of a door counter device installed at the entrance of the building to more accurately count the number of people that visit the Senior Center every day. Another change was the implementation of a new softwa re program called RecTrac which staff is using to program, register and manage all of the activities offered at the Senior Center. With this new program, staff is now able to more accurately track participation numbers of drop-in programs and activities. Some programs showing large increases in attendance were Chair Pilates (+82%), Gentle Yoga (+67%), Watercolor (+56%), Sign Language (+41%) and Balance and Agility (+35%). The daily lunch program attendance increased 18% from a year ago from 2,058 diners to 2,438 this quarter. The annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon honored 110 Dublin Senior Center volunteers in April. Over 15,000 volunteer hours were documented in 2016. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: None. 7.1 Packet Pg. 12