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Danville parks commission schedules mid‑August start for maker space, eyes Memorial Day ribbon‑cutting for All Wars Memorial
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Parks Commission Chair Carol Mascale told the council the maker‑space and pavilion construction is expected to begin in mid‑August; the commission approved several facility upgrades and supported a Memorial Day ribbon‑cutting for the All Wars Memorial at Oak Creek Park.
Carol Mascale, chair of Danville’s Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission, updated the council on commission work and upcoming projects on April 7, highlighting a maker‑space and pavilion project slated to start in mid‑August.
"The maker space and the pavilion construction hopefully will start in mid August," Mascale said, noting the commission’s role in advancing long‑standing priorities. She praised staff engagement and cross‑commission collaboration with arts and senior advisory boards.
The commission reviewed and approved a fiberglass book bench design, considered batting‑cage lighting proposals at Sycamore Valley Park, and participated in recent playground openings at Diablo Vista and Danville South Park. Mascale said the commissioner group is energized about moving from planning to construction after many years of discussion.
Vice Mayor Robert Storr told the council the All Wars Memorial Board has offered feedback and support for work at Oak Creek Park and requested a ribbon‑cutting on Memorial Day; Mascale said the commission would coordinate staff support.
Mascale said the commission plans to continue close collaboration with Recreation, Arts & Community Services staff and will report progress to the council as projects move into construction.
Next steps: staff will coordinate construction scheduling and event planning for the maker‑space/pavilion and the requested Memorial Day ribbon‑cutting.
