Pickleweed Park
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The Center and Library Summary
of Use, represents programs, community and private events held at the
community center and library facilities sponsored by the City of San
Rafael and approved organizations and agencies. This Summary serves not
to capture the total human activity of the Center and Library, but to
allow a description of the tremendous community response to the
services offered there
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42 City sponsored enrichment and recreation programs have been offered
for youth and adults attracting approximately 10,000 participants over
the last 2.5 years. These programs are offered at market rate
participant fees.
12 ongoing Program Partnership
Programs, educational, personal enrichment, health and mentoring
programs are offered. 27 partner organizations work with the City to
produce the series of meetings/classes ranging from afterschool care,
senior meal service, ESL classes, teen counseling and adult support
services. Almost 3,000 participants attend these programs each year for
a total of 6,000 participants served.
180 events for the community ranging from open studio art programs to
meetings in response to ICE raids, to holiday celebrations have been
produced attracting 8,500 participants of all ages to date.
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Various groups reserve facilities at the Center for one time, seasonal
and ongoing meetings. Hourly fees are charged for these uses. One date
Rentals occur every Saturday night, 50 weeks per year for family
celebrations, dances and private parties that an estimated 25,000
visitors attended since the Center opened. On going Rentals of
facilities by church and special interest groups bring 36,000 people to
the Center each year, approximately 72,000 thus far. Seasonal Rentals
are primarily sports organizations such as CYO, Youth Soccer, Women's
Basketball, and Menes' Futsal, but also include job fairs, film
festivals, corporate training days, recognition events. Over 35,500
participants attended these activities and events since July 2006.
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Library Patronage, including
attendees at events and programs, customer visits and computer lab
users, is calculated to be 150,614 visitors since opening. 38,000 items
have been circulated and 2,000 new library cards have been assigned.
Field Users are comprised of members of the general public who utilize
the field facilities and participants in league play. There is no gage
of the numbers of public on the soccer and baseball field each year. |
Participants in adult and youth organized sports are estimated as
follows: Adult leagues drew 17,280 players over the last three seasons
and 18,000 spectators to the fields. Youth leagues brought 600 children
to practices each week and 800 players and spectators to the fields for
games. To date, 50,400 players and spectators have utilized the fields.
Other Categories of Users, impossible to quantify, but important to
include are the numbers of visitors to the Community Center and Library
that walk in for information, to spectator, or to serve in the
production of programs and events. Not included in these counts are
classrooms of pre school and elementary students that drop in to the
Center to meet informally. The City Child Care program utilized the gym
when available. The Center's wi-fi service attracts laptop computer
users to the public areas. People visit for the picnic facilities.
Boards and committees integral to the operation of the Center and
Library meet in the facilities.
Use Summary
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Participants
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| City Programs |
10,000 |
| Program
Partnerships |
14,500 |
| Rental Use |
132,500
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| Library Use |
150,600
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| Field Use |
85,600
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Total Facility Users July 2006-October
2008: 392,780
Pickleweed Park - Third Level
Program Needs
Technology Education
The Computer Lab is open 30 hrs
per week for drop in use. The balance of the hours during the week is
available for classes, trainings and meetings. Successful programs have
been favorably received by the neighborhood, but require subsidy to
cover the operating costs of instructors and course materials.
Participants pay a small fee. The current need is:
Ongoing annual funding
for adult
technology classes ($25,000)
Ongoing
annual funding for adult ESL classes ($12,000)
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Youth Health and Wellness
Area wide youth soccer, basketball and Futsal leagues currently operate
at the Center on a seasonal basis. There is no year-round sports
program for youth after school. 5th through 8th grade students would
especially benefit from physical activity, sports skill development and
a safe environment to play in their neighborhood. The current need is:
Annual funding for a
multi sport, on site sports program for youth ages
11-13 years ($22,000)
Seniors
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Elders who immigrate with their
children provide child care for their grandchildren, but remain
culturally isolated in the Canal neighborhood. The initial program at
the Center provides congregate lunch each Friday, and social
programming two Fridays a month. This schedule does not provide the
momentum to create a senior community within the neighborhood, nor
integrate the elder population into community life. The current need is:
Annual funding for additional program staff, culturally sensitive
reading materials and supplies ($55,000)
A van to facilitate outings and transportation within the City
($30,000)
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Arts
One of the seven original
community priorities for the expanded Center was for art facilities and
programs. Art unites and allows participants to share cultural values
and histories. Opportunities for artistic expression are very limited
in the Canal neighborhood. The art facilities are underutilized in the
Center. The current need is: Artist in residence program that would
produce art education, public art activities and oversee studio use
($50,000 annually)
Art display program to encourage local artists, youth artists and
communicate with Center visitors the rich artistic heritage of the
residents countries of origin ($15,000 annually)
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Capital Needs
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Turf
Field
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$1.5
mil
one
time |
Building
Preservation
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$
75,000 - 100,000 per year |
Basketball
Court
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$45,000
one
time |
Gym
furnishings,one
time
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Divider
$10,000
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Seating
$40,000
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Score
tables
$6,000
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Mats
$10,000 |
Library
Furnishings
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$
8,000
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