CC Exhibit 06-19-2018 Item No. 4 Recreation and Community Service Department PresentationCreating a positive, healthy, connected communityCupertino Recreation and Community Services Department
The Cupertino Recreation and Community Services Department is committed to providing opportunities, resources, and services to the community to enhance the quality of people’s lives through recreational, educational, and cultural experiences.
Sense of Community Health & WellnessSportsIntellectual WellnessSafe & Resilient CommunityEnvironmental StewardshipCommunityEngagementPlay
Play contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and adults.Play
Play is integral to the academic environment. It has been shown to help children adjust to the school setting and even to enhance children’s learning readiness, learning behaviors, and problem-solving skills. Play
Sports help teach adolescents accountability, dedication, leadership, and self-confidence. Sports
The determination and goal-setting skills a sport requires can be transferred to the classroom.Sports
Fitness classes & activities decrease the risk of a variety of diseases/health conditions, improves mood, boosts energy, promotes better sleep, helps mental functioning, and decreases stress.Health & Wellness
Safe & Resilient CommunityNeighborhood watch--reduces the opportunity for crime & improves the quality of lifeRecognize & report crime and suspicious activitiesLearn crime protection tipsGet to know neighborsCode enforcement--partnering with the community in order to help maintain property values and create a healthy and aesthetically pleasing communityEnforces the provisions of the Cupertino Municipal Code and related policiesStrives to obtain compliance through intervention, education, and enforcement
Safe & Resilient CommunityCase Manager Program--helps seniors to obtain resources in the community that will assist them to continue to remain independent and safe in their own homes. Support groupsSeminarsHealth insurance counselingLegal AidSocial security assistanceSenior housing options/ hiring in home help
Safe & Resilient CommunityCommunity Emergency Preparedness ClassesPersonal Emergency PreparednessCPR/AED/First AidCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)Cupertino Office of Emergency Services endeavors to lead and direct the City in prevention, preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from all hazards, incidents, and events.
Recreation facilities and programs help foster a sense of community and promote social bonds by uniting families, encouraging cultural sensitivity, and supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities. Sense of Community
A lifelong love for learning & acquiring knowledge fosters creativity, curiosity, and intellectual wellness.Intellectual Wellness
Open space, parks, and recreation areas are ideal for forging a strong connection to Cupertino’s natural environment and for encouraging and developing stronger steward-ship of the land. This increased exposure helps people understand how their personal actions can affect the environment.Environmental Stewardship
Community EngagementParks & Recreation System Master Plan will guide the development, renovation, and activation of City parks, recreation facilities and trails for the next 20+ years.Volunteers are vital to meeting the recreation needs of the community. Block leaders connect neighbors and build community, as well as plan activities to increase public safety & communication.
Community EngagementParks & Recreation Commission advises the City Council on municipal activities in relation to parks and recreation, including park site acquisition and development, recreation program policy, and expansion of the park program as development occurs.Teen Commission advises the City Council and staff on issues and projects important to youth.Library Commission advises the Council on the adequacy of library service within the community and such other matters relating to library service as specified by the City Council; and serves as liaison between the City and the Santa Clara County library system.
Programs Overview (FY16-17)●132 new classes, programs and events●380 Cupertino Residents served as Neighborhood Block Leaders●756 participants in the Big Bunny 5K and Fun Run●1,086 participants enrolled in the Learn to Swim Program●6500 visitors at the Environmental Education Center●10,000 participants in the sports program at the Sports Center
Creating a positive, healthy, connected communityCupertino Recreation and Community Services Department