Tag: Board of Directors

CRPD Opens Aura Park in The Ranch Development 

Posted on by Elena Burge

 

CRPD Board of Directors, staff and community cut the ribbon to officially open Aura Park! Photo: CRPD 

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – The community gathered this week to celebrate the opening of Cordova Recreation and Park District’s (CRPD) newest park, Aura Park. Located within The Ranch development, this neighborhood park was designed in partnership with local developer K. Hovnanian Homes. The community celebrated the park’s opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring speeches from dedicated CRPD staff members and attended by local officials. 

The official park opening was followed by an afternoon of treats provided free of expense by Hagen’s Orange Freeze, lawn games and park exploration. Members of the community embraced the park opening with excitement, including the Anatolia Mom Walks group who planned their weekly walk to coincide with the opening celebration.  

This 2.19-acre park incorporates a nature theme, with animal prints stamped into the pathways and play equipment designed to fit a natural color pallet. Located within walking distance of a quickly expanding housing development, residents can easily utilize the park’s amenities and outdoor space. At this park, residents can enjoy a game of pick-up basketball on the half court, share an outdoor lunch in the picnic area or play tag on the open grass area. 

“CRPD offers many benefits for our residents,” said Patrick Larkin, General Manager of CRPD. “Parks can help people be more physically active and improve their mental health. Parks can help people feel connected to their community and provide a sense of place. They can also encourage people to work together towards a shared goal. Parks can help reduce crime rates, especially when people have access to green spaces with a strong community presence. Parks can be a great place for children to learn social skills like communication, problem-solving and collaboration. Parks increase property values and attract homebuyers and workers. Aura Neighborhood Park has all this value and more. We hope the neighborhood enjoys their new place to play.” 

Visit Aura Park at 12164 Coal Creek Way in Rancho Cordova! 

 

CRPD Board of Directors and General Manager Patrick Larkin pose with Kosim Latipov, District Representative from Senator Roger Niello’s office, after receiving a Certificates of Recognition from Latipov on behalf of Senator Niello and Assemblymember Josh Hoover.   

 

CRPD Board Recognized for Commitment to Leadership

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CRPD Directors, Mark Matus (left) and Daniel Langan (right), accept their certificates at the CRPD Regular Board meeting on June 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of CRPD

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) – Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) Board Members Daniel Langan and Mark Matus were recognized at the CRPD Regular Board meeting on June 19 for their commitment to the community following their completion of the Special District Leadership Academy.

Earning this certificate demonstrates their commitment to CRPD, their constituents and their fellow special districts throughout the state. In pursuing this opportunity for professional development, Langan and Matus show a dedication to providing the best possible service to the community they serve.

This program seeks to provide members of special district leadership teams with skills in community leadership, direction setting, human resources management and fiscal accountability, among other essential leadership skills. Langan and Matus attended a three-day conference and completed ten hours of continuing education to complete the program.

The California Special Districts Association and the Special District Leadership Foundation support the Special District Leadership Academy as part of their continued commitment to providing quality development opportunities to California Board Members.

 

CRPD Celebrates Major Achievements at CARPD Conference

Posted on by Shelby Golden
 
 

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 Brian Danzl

 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.”

Patrick Larkin

 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.

 

Safety First!

Posted on by Shelby Golden

 

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.

Cordova Recreation & Park District General Manager Patrick Larkin (right) and Chairperson Rick Sloan with the California Association for Park and Recreation Indemnity’s Ted Winslow Safety Award.
Cordova Recreation & Park District General Manager Patrick Larkin (right) and Chairperson Rick Sloan with the California Association for Park and Recreation Indemnity’s 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.

 

CRPD Director Danzl Elected to CARPD Board

Posted on by Shelby Golden

 

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.

CRPD Director Brian Danzl

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.”

 

Winner, Winner, New Board Member

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Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) received two large district Awards of Distinction at the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts’ (CARPD) Annual Awards of Distinction Banquet on May 24, 2019. In addition, two of CRPD’s Board of Directors members were sworn in to hold positions within the association.

 

CRPD’s Mather Sports Center received the nod for Outstanding Renovated Facility for the newly-refinished, Sacramento Kings-branded gymnasium. A project made possible by multiple partnerships, CRPD identified an opportunity for Mather Sports Center that would increase the facility’s sustainability and aesthetic. The upgrades, which included a refinished gymnasium floor, new lighting, new bleachers and new basketball hoops, benefitted not only CRPD’s youth sports programming (i.e. adding the Youth Jr. Kings Basketball League) but also enticed local sports clubs to rent the facility, increased open gym attendance, improved energy usage and enhanced the safety of all visitors. Throughout the project, CRPD worked closely with the County of Sacramento, the Good Tidings Foundation, the Sacramento Kings Community Impact team, Kaiser Permanente and SMUD to uplift this accessible, sustainable and safe community athletic space.

 
 
Photo by Rick Maness
 

Furthermore, Lincoln Village Community Park’s Fitness Course was the recipient of the Outstanding New Facility award from CARPD. This course demonstrates a 21st century ethic of resource allocation, providing a myriad of opportunities that serve the needs of a diverse and growing community. CRPD’s Park Planning & Development team demonstrated outstanding design and cost efficiency in this project, essential criteria for the award.

 

Since the fitness course opened in early 2018, it has been praised by community members and professional associations alike. Resident Google postings on the park give it a score of 4 out of 5 stars and members of the Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center claim it’s their favorite way to exercise outside of the instructed programs CRPD offers.

 

Some of those who praise these projects include CARPD’s Board of Directors. As individuals who represent faithful and honorable service to the park and recreation field, CRPD’s Board Secretary, Rick Sloan, who served as President-Elect for CARPD’s Board during the 2018-2019 year, was sworn in as President of the Board for 2019-2020, while Vice-chair for CRPD’s Board, Brian Danzl, was elected to the CARPD Board of Directors. Both Sloan and Danzl were honored and delighted to receive these nominations and look forward to further serving the recreation and parks industry.

 
CRPD Board Secretary, Rick Sloan, being sworn in by Director Danzl as CARPD’s Board President for 2019-2020
 

The California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) is a 501(c)(6), nonprofit whose goals include providing support and education to recreation and park districts throughout the state of California. This association uses its annual banquet to recognize excellence in the field and acknowledges achievements of leaders in the industry.

 

Back in Action! CRPD Board of Directors Re-Elected

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(Rancho Cordova, CA) – On Wednesday, December 19, the Cordova Recreation and Park District’s (CRPD) Board of Directors meeting included the Oath of Office for the three incumbents re-elected in the General Election: Brian Danzl, Terri Leimbach and Inez Reyes. In addition, the meeting resulted in the Board nominating and electing their officers for the 2019-2020 Term. The Board chose Michael Yearwood to serve as Chairperson, Brian Danzl to serve as Vice-Chairperson and Rick Sloan to serve as Secretary.

 

With all five CRPD Board members returning for the 2019-2020 Term, Chair Yearwood expressed his gratitude for being elected by his fellow members of the CRPD Board of Directors.

 

“I am truly honored to serve as Chairperson,” Yearwood said. “It is an exciting time for the District. With several new developments starting and thanks to the My Parks Enhancement Fund, new parks, services and opportunities will be arising for our community.”

 

The 2019-2020 Board of Directors positions are as follows:

Michael Yearwood, Chairperson

Brian Danzl, Vice-Chairperson

Rick Sloan, Secretary

Terri Leimbach, Director

Inez Reyes, Director

 

To learn more about Cordova Recreation & Park District’s Board of Directors, visit www.crpd.com/about/boardofdirectors.

 

About CRPD Board of Directors: Cordova Recreation & Park District’s governing body, the Board of Directors is responsible for setting CRPD’s budget and policies that safeguard the vitality of the district. The five non-partisan members of the Board are elected to four-year terms by residents located within CRPD’s boundaries. The Board of Directors is held accountable to the following laws that govern public officials: The Brown Act, California Public Records Act, FPPC Reporting Requirements and biannual ethics training.