City of Davis

Recreation Division

Main Office - City Hall
23 Russell Boulevard, Davis CA 95616
(530) 757-5626 (530) 758-0204 FAX

Recreation

The goal of the recreation division is to provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities to all Davis residents; Pprovide direction and programming operation of aquatic facilities including lessons, lap swim and emergency services (lifeguard, water rescue and first aide); Coordinate services with a variety of co-sponsored groups (AYSO, softball and Little League); Operate all athletic facilities; Maintain education programs and classes including gymnastics, arts and crafts, and dance classes; Plan and manage special events such as the Nutcracker, Rainbow Summer, Summer Quest and Fourth of July;. Manage and operate the teen center programs and provide inclusive recreational opportunities; Coordinate city facility rentals.

• Recreation & Education Opportunities – Youth
• Recreation & Education Opportunities – Adult
• Facility Use Coordination and Operation
• Parks & Facilities Planning & Development
• Recreation & Park Commission

Major Accomplishments FY 2006/2007

• Offered Movies in the Park series for adults in the spring with the addition of child care services provided for parents at the Teen Center.
• Generated $20,536 in donations to sponsor the annual 4th of July Fireworks show.
• Conducted Alternative Recreation program assessment and created a work plan based on the needs of participants.
• Developed and implemented a junior basketball clinic for youth in 1st and 2nd grades and a youth volleyball camp.
• Implemented the Recreation/Facilities Division reorganizations.
• Created a volunteer recognition proclamation and awards ceremony.
• Implemented first year of Cost Recovery Policy.
• Provided 2,700 hours of direct services for program participants with disabilities through the Inclusive Recreation program.
• Developed and implemented a new summer camp program for children in K-1st grade.
• Trained Aquatic Pool Managers as Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainers so pool managers can now teach American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training and CPR/First Aid courses.
• Developed and conducted the 1st Annual Employee Job Fair with approximately 275 attendees.
• Revised the public fee scholarship program making the application process more efficient and convenient.
• Modified facility reservations procedures to better accommodate conferences at the Veterans Memorial Center and Theatre; secured and staffed six small conferences held at the Veterans Memorial Center.
• Implemented a computerized pass management program to streamline recreational swim season passes, lap swimming payment, and check-in.
• Developed and implemented a new refund policy to help offset costs associated with the process of refunds.

Plans / Goals for FY 2007/2008

• Create and execute a gymnastics marketing plan to increase participation.
• Expand youth dance and gymnastics programs.
• Conduct a Teen Program assessment to better serve teens in the community.
• Develop a family oriented special event called “Bark in the Park”.
• Create and execute a marketing plan to increase rentals at city facilities.
• Complete the Facilities Fee and Use Study for Pools, General Use Facilities, and Theatres.
• Conduct a temporary part-time salary survey and market analysis to examine ways to recruit and retain staff.
• Implement 2nd year of Cost Recovery Policy.