Parks & Community Services
Kathi Heimann
Director
[email protected]
(925) 973-3200
Our Vision
San Ramon Parks and Community Services creates community through people, parks, partnerships, and programs.
Our Values
San Ramon Parks and Community Services values a positive
attitude, innovation and creativity, customer service and satisfaction,
maintaining a high quality staff, teamwork, service to the community,
lifelong learning, and fun, play, and celebration.
Our Mission
To create community through people, parks, partnerships, and programs we:
Provide Recreational Experiences –Through
diverse and innovative programming, the Department offers programs
and activities to suit every interest, income, and age level
throughout the year in a variety of locations throughout the City.
Foster Human Development – Parks and Community Services programs and services fosters social, intellectual, physical and emotional development
Promote Health and Wellness – Participation in our many recreational activities improves physical and emotional health.
Increase Cultural Unity – Parks and
Community Services strives to increase cultural unity through
experiences that promote cultural understanding and cultural
diversity.
Facilitate Community Problem Solving –
The Parks and Community Services Department staff have skills in
facilitation and leadership that can be applied to resolve community
problems and issues.
Strengthens Safety and Security – The
Parks and Community Services Department provides safe environments
for recreational activities through innovative park design and
programming specifically to reduce criminal activity.
Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place
– The Parks and Community Services facilities, parks, programs,
services, cultural art appreciation and expression, and community
events are key factors in strengthening San Ramon’s image and
creating community pride.
Support Economic Development – The many
award winning parks, facilities, programs and events developed by the
Parks and Community Services help attract and retain businesses,
residents and visitors to the City.