12799 Mission Peak Way, Rancho Cordova
Rockrose Park is a 2.12-acre neighborhood park located in the Arista Del Sol development, east of Americanos Boulevard and north of Chrysanthy Boulevard. The design of the park includes a picnic area, meandering walking paths, benches and landscaping. The design uses drought-tolerant vegetation, cobbles, and boulders to reduce water use and maintenance.
The park is expected to be open to the public in late November of 2024.
12164 Coal Creek Way, Rancho Cordova
Aura Park is a 2.19-acre neighborhood park located in The Ranch development, east of Rancho Cordova Parkway and north of Chrysanthy Boulevard. The design of the park includes play equipment, a shade shelter for picnics, a half basketball court, meandering walking paths, and landscaping. The park theme is nature-oriented and includes animal prints stamped into walkway concrete, interpretive signage, and a nature-based color palette. The design uses drought-tolerant vegetation, cobbles, and boulders to reduce water use and maintenance.
The park is expected to be open to the public in late August 2024.
Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) Vice-Chairperson Rick Sloan and California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) Board of Directors swear into office. Photo courtesy of CRPD
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) – This year marked a significant milestone for the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) at the annual California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) Conference held in May.
Cordova Recreation & Park District Chairperson Brian Danzl was elected as California Association of Recreation and Park Districts president, Vice-Chairperson Rick Sloan was re-elected to the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts’ Board of Directors, and our General Manager Patrick Larkin was presented with the distinguished General Manager of the Year Award.
Danzl, a longtime Cordova Recreation & Park District resident and a well-known community figure, has been a dedicated volunteer with several local organizations. First elected to Cordova Recreation & Park District’s Board of Directors in 2010, Danzl has been consistently re-elected by the community. His election as CARPD President underscores his unwavering commitment to parks and recreation services throughout the Sacramento region.
Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) Chairperson Brian Danzl. Photo courtesy of CRPD
“Brian Danzl has been an excellent advocate for parks and recreation services throughout the Sacramento region,” expressed Larkin. “He continues to represent the voice of the community as we grow.”
Danzl is an active member of California Association of Recreation and Park Districts, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of recreation and park districts throughout California. As California Association of Recreation and Park Districts President, Danzl will serve on the governing body responsible for all policy decisions related to support, education, member services and legislative advocacy for recreation and park districts in California. Danzl and Sloan will now help shape the future of recreation and park districts across California.
Also committed to parks and recreation, Larkin has played a crucial role in propelling Cordova Recreation & Park District’s mission forward and exemplifying unparalleled service to our community.
“Our general manager epitomizes leadership, igniting a path of positivity and progress for both our team and community,” shared Director of Parks & Recreation Jill Nunes. “His steadfast dedication serves as a constant reminder of the heights we can achieve together, with a spirit of determination guiding every step.”
Cordova Recreation & Park District Chairperson Brian Danzl and General Manager Patrick Larkin pose at the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts’ annual Conference. Photo courtesy of Cordova Recreation & Park District
Larkin has been instrumental in spearheading the transition to by-district elections, completing the Total Compensation Study, increasing Cordova Recreation & Park District’s bond rating, managing the Optimized Plan development and submitting Cordova Recreation & Park District’s Municipal Services Review to the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission where it was unanimously approved and is now used as a template for other agencies. While Larkin’s tangible accomplishments are impressive, the more intangible victories that he has secured for Cordova Recreation & Park District are equally as important such as improving Cordova Recreation & Park District’s image, creating a community-focused mindset within Cordova Recreation & Park District and cultivating a remarkable work culture that motivates and empowers staff.
Cordova Recreation & Park District is honored to have their dedicated and passionate leaders recognized by California Association of Recreation and Park Districts. To learn more about Cordova Recreation & Park District, visit cordovarpd.gov.
We are proud to announce that our very own Director of Parks & Recreation Jill Nunes has been awarded the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) Outstanding District Employee Award. The award was presented during the CARPD Annual Conference on May 19, 2022.
Jill consistently demonstrates strong leadership skills, teamwork and her approach to coaching her staff and addressing issues and processes is thorough, thoughtful, respectful and professional. She has been instrumental in addressing challenges during COVID restrictions regarding concerns with Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) systems and staff and looking for ways to improve the conditions. She is very passionate about the parks and recreation field which is demonstrated through her numerous accomplishments.Congratulations, Jill!
We are excited to once again celebrate National Arbor Day! The first Arbor Day took place in Nebraska in 1872 with an estimate of more than one million trees planted. By 1920, more than 45 states celebrated Arbor Day and tree planting became tradition across the nation. This year, we partnered with the Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD to plant four trees at Prospect Hill Park in recognition of the vital role trees play in improving the livability and sustainably of our community, neighborhoods, parks and open spaces.
We strive to improve the variety of tree species throughout our parks. Three different tree species were chosen for Prospect Hill Park: Tupelo, Northern Red Oak and Gingko ‘Autumn Gold’. Tupelos are adaptive to varying soil climates such as droughts and flooding. During the spring and summer, these trees are a vibrant green and transform to a beautiful scarlet red in autumn. Northern Red Oaks provide abundant shade and acorns from this tree are a food preference for local wildlife including blue jays and wild turkeys. Gingko ‘Autumn Gold’s have unique fan-shaped leaves and turn a stunning deep yellow during autumn. Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, preserving soil and supporting wildlife.
We are proud to collaborate with the Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD to benefit the community through healthy, vibrant trees!
We held our annual, family-friendly Hoppin’ & Huntin’ at Hagan event on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Over 500 people attended the event and participated in an assortment of activities including free egg hunts, Tot Lot, Kid Zone, music and more! Kids also had the opportunity to get their picture taken with the Spring Bunny and Chick!
Free egg hunts featured over 12,000 eggs filled with goodies. Kids were overjoyed as they searched the grass for eggs, hoping to find the elusive golden egg hidden among the rest. Once they found a golden egg, they could exchange it for a special prize! Those too young to participate in the egg hunts headed over to our Tot Lot which featured continuous egg hunts. Tots could then trade in their eggs for a goodie bag.
Over in the Kids Zone, kids tested their agility by skipping and hopping through the Mather Sports Complex’s Hopstacle course and perfected their coordination with carnival games and Cordova Golf Course’s putt putt activity. In between egg hunts, attendees visited the vendors area to enjoy treats from Kona Ice, have a book read to them at the Cordova Kiwanis Book Buddies booth or grab a special goodie bag from the Cordova Senior Advisory Board.
A big thank you to our sponsors Music & More DJ Entertainment, Rancho Cordova Rotary Club, California American Water, Summerset Senior Living and the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cordova for supporting this wonderful community event!
The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is honored to be the recipient of the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBM) Outstanding Project Award for the Cordova Community Pool. The District was presented with the award on March 10, 2022.
The new complex brings back an integral piece of community recreation and exercise. With two distinct pools, residents will find something for everyone: whether it is lap swimming, swim and safety classes, aquatic fitness, swim clubs or just cooling off during the hot Rancho Cordova summers. Swimming is one of the best exercises because it engages the whole body. Water-based exercise reduces impact on joints and provides steady resistance, making it ideal for people with joint-related issues. Having access to water-play is great for mental health as well. It improves mood in adults and the play feature is great for brain and motor skill development in small children. The Cordova Community Pool expands the aquatic capabilities in the community and is the only public pool in Rancho Cordova that accommodates swim teams and lap swimming.
As a part of improving the health and wellbeing of the community, the District created inclusive guidelines and signage. Swim Attire Guidelines encourage patrons to wear attire designed for water activities including, but not limited to, swimsuits, athletic shorts and dry-fit clothing. For safety reasons, the guidelines advise that patrons should not wear clothing that is excessively heavy or made of absorbent material. Additionally, the locker rooms at the Cordova Community Pool have signs that promote an inclusive environment. At the entrance and throughout each locker room, signs are displayed which feature the text “CRPD supports a person’s right to use the locker facility consistent with their gender identity”. In developing and implementing these guidelines and signs, the District has created and will continue to foster a positive culture where community members can feel welcome and enjoy activities at the Cordova Community Pool.
The District looks forward to being able to offer additional programs, including adaptive programs, for community members to enjoy.
We are rocking our socks for World Down Syndrome Day! This year, we are diving deeper into World Down Syndrome Day by interviewing Brooke Daly, a mom of a child with Down Syndrome and an advocate for children with disabilities. We talk about why March 21st was chosen, the meaning behind Rock Your Socks, challenges, inclusion and resources.
Resources
– Down Syndrome Association of Central California (https://www.dsacc.org/)
– Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (https://www.dsadelaware.org/)
– National Down Syndrome Society (https://www.ndss.org/)
– Global Down Syndrome Foundation (https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/)
Thank you to all of our staff who rocked their socks!
We warmly invite you to our Hoppin’ & Huntin’ at Hagan event. This annual, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Hagan Community Park located at 2197 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova. Admission is free!
We will be having basketfuls of fun with themed activities including egg hunts, tot lot, music, Hopstacle Course and more! You can also take a picture with our Easter Bunny in our themed photo booth.
There are four different egg hunt times:
• 9 a.m. Area A: Ages 3-4 Area B: Ages 7-8
• 9:30 a.m. Area A: Ages 5-6 Area B: Ages 9-10
• 10 a.m. Area A: Ages 5 & under Area B: Ages 6-10
• 9 – 10:30 a.m. Tot Lot: Ongoing egg hunts for children under 3
A big thank you to our sponsors Music & More DJ Entertainment, Rancho Cordova Rotary Club, California American Water, Summerset Senior Living and the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cordova for making this event possible!
With over 17 years of service at the Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center, we are announcing Greg Wright’s retirement. Greg has been the heart and soul of the Center for almost two decades! Greg interacted with all the members and treated them as family, as they did with him. Greg’s care and compassion for the seniors showed and made him thrive at his job. His dedication to the Center was displayed through his daily work and he took pride in keeping the inside and outside of the Center neat and orderly. His customer service went above and beyond!
We will miss Greg and wish him the best in his next adventures!
Many influential people have shaped the landscape of our country within the parks and recreation industry. As we celebrate Black History Month, we would like to highlight a few trailblazers that have contributed to parks, recreation and overall building healthy communities!
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
In 1926, D. Carter G. Woodson began a weeklong celebration that has since grown into an entire month dedicated to remembering Black Americans’ achievements, contributions, resilience, and legacies. Learn More.
Betty Reid Soskin
Betty Reid Soskin, who turned 100 on September 22, 2021, is the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service. She has become an icon of the service. She also founded one of the first Black-owned record stores in the California Bay Area in 1945. Learn More.
Chris Silva
Chris Silva became the first Black athlete to earn a spot on the USA Swimming National Team. Silva was also the first Black swimmer to represent the United States in international competition at the 1983 World University Games. Silva became the Director of Minority Programs at the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1990.
Earl Lloyd
On October 31, 1950, 21-year-old Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game in the season opener for the Washington Capitols. In 2003, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
James Holmes
“Carrying the baton of commitment, James Holmes became the first African American National Park ranger when he began his career at Booker T. Washington National Monument in May of 1958. Four years later, over 40 African American seasonal rangers from Historically Black Colleges joined him in fulfilling the mission of the agency.”
– Dr. Turkiya L. Lowe
In 2017, Dr. Turkiya L. Lowe became the first woman and first African American to be the National Park Service’s Chief Historian and Deputy Federal Preservation Officer.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
January 13 – February 19 · Thursdays – Saturdays · 3 – 8 p.m.
This exhibit honors the history of Black Americans and the events that occurred during the Civil Rights Movement.
February 3 – 19 • Thursdays – Saturdays • 3 – 8 p.m.
Learn about the importance and history of quilts in Black American history at this unique exhibition.
The Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (District) Community Engagement Program is underway! The Community Engagement Program, spearheaded by District General Manager Patrick Larkin, is a quarterly program that focuses on giving back to the community.
The Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Community Engagement Program is underway! The Community Engagement Program, spearheaded by CRPD General Manager Patrick Larkin, is a program that focuses on giving back to the community. Over the last few weeks, District staff contributed food items including pasta, snacks, instant noodles, rice, baby formula and canned foods such as soup, veggies and chili.
“More of our neighbors will be turning to food banks during the holidays – many of them for the first time. During a season that is traditionally filled with festive gatherings and holiday meals, many people will not be able to afford food for themselves or their families,” said Larkin. “We are proud of our donation to the Rancho Cordova Food Locker, who have become accustomed to this increased level of distribution and will continue to connect people to food. CRPD will continue to support and donate to the Rancho Cordova Food Locker that provides this critical service in our community.”
On December 3, 2021, District staff presented over 500 food items to the Rancho Cordova Food Locker. The Rancho Cordova Food Locker provides an emergency supply of food for individuals and families in the community.
The Rancho Cordova Food Locker accepts more than just cans, however, canned, boxed or bottled non-perishable foods are welcomed. To learn more about the Rancho Cordova Food Locker or to donate items, visit www.ranchocordovafoodlocker.org.
Earlier today, the Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) celebrated the opening of Pyramid Peak Park, a new neighborhood park in Rancho Cordova. Pyramid Peak Park is the 7th park the District has opened in the last five years and the District’s 43rd park overall. This park was named after the beautiful California Sierra Mountains that can be seen in the distance. Pyramid Peak Park offers meandering walkways, picnic areas and a beautiful landscape. In the midst of the densely built environment, people can come to this space to have a picnic, walk a dog or just relax in nature.
Pyramid Peak Park is the result of a team effort with two years of planning, designing and careful construction. The Pyramid Peak Park team consisted of District staff, Woodside Homes, Pacific Parks, Callander Associates and the District’s supportive Board of Directors.
This park is one of the many examples of the District’s sustainable parks. It has drought-tolerant landscaping, weather-wise irrigation systems and site furnishings that are durable and tough. The District will continue to bring the community sustainable places as the area grows and is built out. In the next few years, the District will be designing exciting parks, improving existing parks and planning for a sustainable and bright future.
The District is excited to see the community enjoy and make wonderful memories at this new neighborhood park. Now more than ever, Parks Make Life Better!® Visit Pyramid Peak Park at 4053 Red Blush Way, Rancho Cordova.
We are thrilled to announce our Cordova STEAM Preschool Aide is Ms. Shayla!
Ms. Shayla recently graduated from Kinney High School and worked at Camp Cordova over this past summer. This fall she is also working in the HYDE Out After-School Teen Program to gain more experience working with children of all ages. Her goal is to become a child and adolescent therapist. She is very excited to begin at Cordova STEAM Preschool this year and create great memories with your preschooler!
To get to know our Cordova STEAM Team a little better, we asked Ms. Shayla a few fun questions!
What are your “trapped on a desert island” books or movies?
My books are Flawed by Cecilia Ahern and A Blue So Dark by Holly Schindler. My movies are Train to Busan and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
What can you cook to perfection?
Something I can cook to perfection is vegan fried chicken.
What is your spirit animal?
My spirit animal is the wolf with instinct, intelligence and awareness of the importance of social connections.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
My mom who has always worked helping others and wanting to make a difference, she inspired me to work with kids and help people any way I can.
What makes a good day at school?
Having respect for the children as they do for you and treating everyone with kindness for a fun and easy going learning environment makes a good day at school.
What is your favorite part about the first day of school?
Meeting everyone, the first impressions, and just all the excitement.
Our Community Engagement Program is underway! The Community Engagement Program, spearheaded by CRPD General Manager Patrick Larkin, is a quarterly program that focuses on giving back to the community. During this quarter, the District collaborated with the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) Homeless Student Services. FCUSD Homeless Student Services helps ensure homeless children have an equal opportunity to obtain a high quality education and provides resources to families.
“FCUSD works hand-in-hand with state and federal education programs to provide stability, access, and support for academic success for homeless children and youth, including preschool-aged children,” said Director of Categorical Programs & Grants Elena Cabrera. “Our district Homeless Student Services fosters partnerships with local agencies, businesses and non-profits organization in order to connect families to services beyond the classroom. Helping others takes teamwork and collaboration rooted in caring for our most vulnerable students.”
Throughout the quarter, District staff and Board of Directors contributed various Target gift cards to be used for new shoes and clothing for unhoused students.
“I’m proud of our generous and caring CRPD staff for their continued support for the unhoused students in Rancho Cordova. Many of the CRPD staff are residents of Rancho Cordova so this opportunity to work with FCUSD for the students in need has special meaning,” said Larkin. “We look forward to more opportunities to work in partnership with FCUSD to make the community stronger and to meet the needs of our most vulnerable youth.”
On August 23, 2021, Larkin and Human Resources Manager Andrea White presented Marjorie Diaz, Education Services Liaison at FCUSD, with donations totaling $1,034 to be used for new shoes and clothing.
“FCUSD is extremely grateful for the generosity of CRPD employees, and the care and concern they have for our students who are homeless and foster youth,” shared Superintendent Dr. Sarah Koligian. “Their donation will provide many basic supplies that will help eliminate barriers to their education.”
CRPD is proud to collaborate with FCUSD Homeless Student Services to help support students as they begin the school year.
The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is honored to be the recipient of the California Association for Park and Recreation Indemnity (CAPRI) Ted Winslow Safety Award.
The District was awarded by CAPRI for outstanding performance in recognition of the District’s commitment to safety and loss control. The District was presented with the award during the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts Annual Conference on June 24, 2021.
The award received its name to honor Ted Winslow. Prior to becoming General Manager of Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District, Winslow was in the insurance field. Winslow was instrumental in getting recreation and park districts in California to pool together and form a joint powers authority (JPA). This JPA, CAPRI, finds insurance for park and recreation districts throughout California.
The District is proud to be recognized by CAPRI for the dedication to safety.
We are excited to announce our Cordova STEAM Preschool Teacher is Ms. Trish!
This will be Ms. Trish’s fifth year here in the CRPD preschool program. Ms. Trish has spent countless hours as a volunteer in the local school district and absolutely loves teaching preschool. It is her goal to find what sparks the interest of each child and to use that interest to build a love of learning that she hopes will serve them throughout their lives.
To get to know our Cordova STEAM Team a little better, we asked Ms. Trish a few fun questions!
What is one of your hidden talents?
I can touch my nose with my tongue, but please don’t ask me to demonstrate.
What song do you know all the lyrics to?
Too many to count, I love music in almost all genres. My preschool favorites are mostly counting songs like five little monkeys or five little ducks.
What are your “trapped on a desert island” books or movies?
I really like to learn new things, so mostly I read non-fiction. I tend to get carried away after reading true stories and I will find more info online (does this island have wifi?). I have recently been into this book called The Foundling and the documentaries created around the story. It is about a baby found abandoned who is now an adult and solving all these real-life mysteries about himself and his family. I think what really captured my attention is how it is one of those “stranger than fiction” stories with lots of surprises.
What can you cook to perfection?
I get a lot of requests for bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms around the holidays.
What is your spirit animal?
This is a tough one, but I have to say an alligator. They like water, they are a little misunderstood at times and are pretty much the closest things we have to dinosaurs, what’s not to love?
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I have a really big family and have participated in the upbringing of lots of kids. There is something magical about the preschool age range. The first steps into autonomy and navigating peer relationships, finding their first friendships. The eagerness to learn new things and wanting to do things for themselves. The preschool age range is full of big milestones in a child’s life, which makes the preschool experience very important. Being able to contribute in positive ways and make that first step into education meaningful to children is very rewarding.
What makes a good day at school?
Every day is a good day at preschool, but I especially love a day when the kids are really engaged. I always have a plan for what we are going to teach on any given day, but often we get sidetracked because a student asks a really good question, or a few kids are doing something that we notice and create a lesson out of it. When that happens, lessons resonate more, and kids want to dig deeper. Because it came from them it feels like play, that’s really where the magic happens. Being flexible and having the day go a bit off course is almost always a great day in the classroom.
What is your favorite part about the first day of school?
Getting to know all the kids. We do a lot of activities in the first weeks that are really geared toward creating a community in the classroom. This means we will play games to help the children remember each other’s names and that sort of thing. It also means we will share a lot about ourselves in various ways. Asking even a shy preschooler if they have any pets will often illicit a response. That process of guiding kids through engaging with each other and discovering what they have in common is the best part of beginning a new school year.
Keep an eye out for our next blog post to learn about our new Preschool Aid, Ms. Shayla!
The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is honored to be the recipient of the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) Award of Distinction for Outstanding Activity or Special Event for the District’s Senior Drive-Thru Programs. The District was presented with the award during the CARPD Annual Conference on June 24, 2021.
The need for healthy nutrition and play for seniors did not cease during the pandemic. In fact, the need may have been even be greater than before. With this mind, District staff developed several programs to keep seniors safe, provide seniors with a healthy lunch and provide community entertainment fun.
Our highly popular Green Thumb Lunch program was developed by District staff and a senior volunteer garden club and allows for the senior members of the community to come together for a nutritious meal. Our staff did not have the heart to let this viable program halt during the pandemic and instead developed the Green Thumb Lunch TO GO program. This program allows seniors to drive up and have a nutritious lunch brought out to their car. Since September 2020, the Green Thumb Lunch TO GO program has served over a thousand meals to seniors.
Knowing that the seniors loved to play Bingo at the Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center (Senior Center) prior to the pandemic, staff created a new Parking Lot Bingo. By using a FM transmitter and a microphone, staff and volunteers can call out Bingo letters and participants can listen through the radio and play along. This program became so beloved, the seniors rallied together to get donations for door prizes, volunteer bingo callers and car door prize runners to ensure the program stayed sustainable. Due to its success, multiple agencies throughout California have adopted this program for their seniors.
The District also partnered with the City of Rancho Cordova in the Great Plates program to deliver meals to an at-risk population. In short, the purpose of the new Great Plates Delivered program is to provide meals to seniors and to support local food providers who are struggling due to the pandemic. Even though the Senior Center is not a traditional restaurant, staff identified this opportunity to use our well-equipped, certified kitchen and partner in a program to provide meals to those in need. With over 600 Senior Center members, our staff was able to reach out to individuals and help them register for Great Plates. Our staff served breakfast, lunch and dinner to approximately 20 people for a total of 60 meals per day with meals being delivered Monday through Friday.
These programs gave the seniors something to look forward to and a safe event for them to attend where they can socialize with their friends from a safe distance. Imagine seeing a row of cars lined down the block where seniors can waive to one another and still be able to have a since of community while having safe fun outside of their home. When you can bring food and play together safely during a pandemic for the vulnerable population, in addition to lots of smiles, you know you have formed a connection.
Cordova Recreation & Park District’s Director Brian Danzl was elected to Board Secretary of the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) Board of Directors on June 24, 2021 at the CARPD Annual Conference.
An athletics coach and community volunteer, Danzl was born and raised in Rancho Cordova where he now raises his family. Danzl was first elected to the District’s Board of Directors in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014 and 2018.
“Brian Danzl has been an outstanding advocate for parks and recreation services throughout the Sacramento region,” expressed District General Manager Patrick Larkin. “He continues to represent the voice of the community as the District grows.”
Danzl is also an active member of CARPD, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of recreation and park districts throughout California. As a CARPD Board Secretary, Danzl will serve as an Executive Officer on the governing body responsible for all policy decisions related to support, education, member services and legislative advocacy for recreation and park districts in California. CARPD Board Members play a key role in overseeing the direction of the organization by identifying emerging trends in parks and recreation and working to provide resources to help better the communities of tens of millions of Californians.
“Danzl will bring a key voice from the growing Rancho Cordova community”, shared CARPD Executive Director Matthew Duarte. “We are grateful for his leadership and his continued commitment to our organization.”
We are excited to announce the unveiling of the new Cordova Community Pool! On June 28, 2021, several dignitaries joined the District for the ribbon cutting of the new aquatic center.
“The District is proud and excited to bring to our community this new aquatic center. The Cordova Community Pool will be a place for kids and families to make new memories at Hagan Community Park,” said General Manager Patrick Larkin. “Our staff will be offering numerous aquatic programs for all ages and swimming abilities with water safety and fun as our focus. We thank the community for their patience and support in bringing this important community facility new life.”
Since its construction in the late 1960’s, the Cordova Community Pool was a source of pride in the Cordova Recreation & Park District community. It hosted countless Cordova Blue Marlin’s and Cordova Lancers Swim Meets. The Cordova Community Pool was home for important trainings with the Red Cross. In the 1970’s, the facility hosted the California State Fair Swim Meet which was one of the largest meets of its type in the western United States. In 1974, Cordova Community Pool hosted the California State Police Olympiad. For decades, it has been home to the Cordova Cordettes Synchronized Swim Team and their amazing aqua shows. The Cordova Community Pool has been a source of fun and inspiration for the community for almost 53 years.
During public outreach for this Cordova Community Pool Replacement Project, community members shared how important this place was during their childhoods and how they looked forward to bringing their children or grandchildren to the pool again one day. The facility has been restored in a more sustainable way to ensure that generations of families can come back to Cordova Community Pool for many years to come.
“It was definitely a project form the heart”, said Chair of the Board Rick Sloan. “The passion that was poured into this facility will keep these two pools full and flourishing for the community members to enjoy for another 50 years.”
A project like this takes an incredible team and years of planning, public outreach, programming, design, budgeting and construction. This team consisted of District staff, Salaber and Associates, Inc., SW Allen Construction, Inc., LPA, Inc. and Aquatic Design Group. The project was supported in part by the Measure H Community Enhancement Fund from the City of Rancho Cordova. We appreciate the support and partnership with the City, and we look forward to more community projects in the future.
There are countless others who contributed to this project from parks and recreation staff to material suppliers to the plan reviewers, but now that the project is complete, this place belongs to the community. We invite the community to relax, stay cool, enjoy these beautiful pools this summer and start making family memories.
This future park is located at the corner of Chrysanthy Boulevard and Cambery Drive, near the nature preserve, and is almost 11 acres in size. This passive park will provide a space for the community to enjoy leisurely walks, picnics and being in a natural setting.
In early February 2024, California American Water Company (CalAm) will take soil samples to begin the design of a future CalAm water well facility at White Rock Community Park. Construction of the well facility is expected to begin in approximately one year depending on the design process.
The Grantline 208 land development is a 200+-acre project with 502 residential units located south of Douglas Road and east of the future Americanos Parkway within the City of Rancho Cordova. The Arista del Sol Development is a 214-acre property that proposes 740 residential units, one neighborhood park, commercial lots, two detention basins, two onsite preserves and supporting associated infrastructure.
The proposed 17-acre Grantline 208/Arista del Sol Community Par straddles these two developments. In 2022 after an extensive request for qualifications process, Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) hired Callander Associates to design the park. The consultant and CRPD is in the middle of a rigorous public outreach process to obtain resident input for the design of the park.
In September 2022, a survey was emailed out to residents and user groups the park will serve. The results of that survey can be seen here. In December 2022 the first community meeting was held for the future park.
CRPD and the consultant will use the data gathered during public outreach to develop concept plans. CRPD anticipates the plans to be presented at a 2nd community meeting in Spring 2024. Park construction is anticipated to begin in late 2025. The park construction start date is contingent upon the rate of development remaining fairly consistent because new housing permits contribute construction funding for the park.
Please contact Principal Planner, Terry Zeller, with any questions about this project at tzeller@cordovarpd.gov.
12145 Hetch Hechy Drive, Rancho Cordova
The future neighborhood park includes: a 2-5 age play area, a 5-12 age play area, picnic areas, and multi-use turf. The play area in the center will have artistic, space-themed equipment and climbing structures.