A Message from Sunnyvale Recreation

A MESSAGE FROM SUNNYVALE RECREATION

There’s been a lot of bad news lately! So here’s some good news about your forward thinking Sunnyvale Library and Recreation Services Department. Our focus continues to be on supporting our community. Here are some things we’ve done already, some things we are doing right now and some things we have planned for the future. This Summer, we had a very safe and successful Camp experience for hundreds of Sunnyvale kids. And, our Aquatics team dove right in to open the Sunnyvale Swim Complex at Fremont High School to the community when the long-time operator had to cancel their contract.

Currently, our Sunnyvale Serves team continues to provide meals and grocery delivery to Sunnyvale’s at-risk seniors while offering online programming keeping people connected and active (see page 20). We have created a daily distance learning and recreation experience for kids currently housed at the County Homeless Shelter in cooperation with local school districts. And the Library is providing an average of 3,000 books and other materials every day through our Sidewalk Services. Coming up, we are hosting Celebrate Sunnyvale, a virtual event where you can hear the State of the City address, on Saturday, September 19, 2020 (see page 6). This description of all the great things happening in Sunnyvale will be followed by a presentation of the 2020 Community Award winners. The Washington Pool Complex is on schedule to open Spring 2021 while the renovation of Fair Oaks Park and the inclusive playground have final approval and should be ready for unveiling in the summer of 2022. And the new Master Plan for Public Art is in place, ready to guide programs promoting accessible public art across Sunnyvale. As we head into Fall, we are making plans to offer a variety of safe classes and activities to keep you and your family healthy and engaged. Feel free to send your program ideas and questions to recreation@sunnyvale.ca.gov. Sincerely, Cherise Brandell Director of Library and Recreation Services

OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19

What We’ve Done

We have created a new approach to our 2020 Fall programming to fit the needs of our current state of shelter-inplace, using the most strict State and/or County guidelines. Our staff are constantly working to make more classes, both virtual and in-person, available to you. Since our class offerings continue to grow and change, we have made a new type of Fall Activity guide: Class titles are all highlighted to help you quickly identify what classes are

Currently Available , Possibly Available Soon , or

Not Available This Season

We will continue to update the this guide online noting the edition date on the front cover so you can easily see if anything has changed. Staff has written new class protocols so that those who are high risk or not comfortable attending in person have virtual options available, and those who attend in-person classes have options that are consistent with applicable State and County guidelines.

Class Modifications, Class Sizes & Social Distancing

Increasing virtual class offerings to make our recreation programs available from the comfort of your own home. Limiting registration to 12 people per class. Our “drop-in” programs now require appointments for participation. All of our Youth contact sports distance at all times. are modified to focus on conditioning while maintaining social Check Sunnyvale.ca.gov/ virus Many of our in-person classes are held outdoors to ensure maximum safety. Classes offered and held indoors are allowed, per county/state protocol, when a heart rate is not raised. for possible postponements New Outdoor Locations Outdoor class facilities include areas like; the Heritage Museum Plaza, the Recreation Center Ballroom patio, the Senior Center patio, Columbia Middle School Blacktop and Community Center Parking Lot C (which is sectioned off for class use).

Face Coverings & Health Screenings

Staff are required to wear a face covering at all times. All participants over the age of 6 are required to wear a face covering when attending Recreation programs unless actively exercising (while maintaining 6 ft) or exempt* per County guidelines. Participants ages 3 to 5 are recommend to wear face coverings while under age 2 is not required. In addition, participants will be asked a series of health screening questions and have a temperature check upon entry to a program. *For a list of exemptions from mask wearing visit the Santa Clara County Public Health website.

State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy

In August, the State released its Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which created a tiered system of COVID-19 restrictions that must be followed. As our county moves into new tiers, staff plans to evaluate class offerings and expand them as resources and health orders allow. As of Sept. 8, 2020, Santa Clara County is in Red Risk Tier (Tier Two). Meaning, some of the indoor activities we normally offer are not allowed at this time. For example, indoor classes that raise a heartbeat are not yet permitted to reopen under Santa Clara County’s Order. Continue to keep your distance, wear your mask and get tested to help our County prevent the spread and move to Orange Risk Tier (Tier Three). For more details on the different orders visit: https://bit.ly/SCWhatIsOpen.