Assembly Office Hours, Park and Picnic Site Rentals, Robson Drinking Fountain, Youth Commission Opportunities, and Bicycle Jogger Safety

Assembly Office Hours

Assemblymember Marc Levine is holding office hours on Saturday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Marin Police building, 250 Doherty Drive, in Larkspur.  If you have questions, concerns or suggestions about state government, Mr. Levine encourages you to drop by.  No appointment is necessary.  If you are unable to attend but would still like to talk, you may call Assemblymember Levine at his San Rafael office at (415) 479-4920.

Park/Picnic Site Rentals

The Town offers picnic areas that may be reserved.  All reservations are processed on a first come, first served basis. 

• Memorial Park Rentals: 
Note:  Price is per hour and inflatable jump houses can only be placed in the large picnic area for an additional fee of $25.

Large Group Area (7 picnic tables and 2 BBQ’s)
3 hour increments:   $120/$102 San Anselmo residents
Each additional hour: $40/$34 San Anselmo residents

Small Group Area (2 picnic tables, no BBQ)
3 hour increments: $81/$72 San Anselmo residents
Each additional hour: $27/$24 San Anselmo residents

• Robson Park Rentals:
Note:  Price is per hour and Robson Park currently does not have restroom facilities.

Upper Picnic Area (2 picnic tables and no BBQ)
3 hour increments: $92/$75 San Anselmo residents
Each additional hour: $32/$25 San Anselmo residents

Lower Picnic Area (4 picnic tables and 2 BBQ’s)
3 hour increments:  $126/$90 San Anselmo residents
Each additional hour: $40/$30 San Anselmo residents

For more information and reservations, go to https://activenet017.active.com/sananselmorecreation/.

Robson Drinking Fountain

Recently, Robson Park user Ann Brenner had the idea to install a drinking fountain in the lower Robson Park area.  Original estimates to place the fountain in the park were about $4,000, which included the actual fountain and the associated plumbing work needed to hook it up. 

In the meantime, a separate and substantial plumbing project was begun at lower Robson, due to a broken pipe.  With that project completed, the plumber, who is a long-time San Anselmo resident, installed the necessary plumbing for the drinking fountain, on a volunteer basis.

Suddenly the cost of putting in the fountain is ONLY the cost of the fountain, which is $1475.  What a wonderful surprise!  So, the fountain is now installed and is getting rave reviews.  Funds raised thus far are $730 and we are hopeful that we will receive the additional funds in the next week or so.

Many thanks to Ann for her volunteer spirit and HUGE THANKS to plumber Grier Argall for donating his time and the supplies to make the fountain a reality.

Youth Commission Opportunities

The Town of San Anselmo is currently seeking applicants for Youth Commissioner seats on six of the Town's Boards and Commissions. The Arts Commission, Historical Commission, Open Space Committee, Parks & Recreation Commission, Library Advisory Board and Quality of Life Commission are seeking San Anselmo students to join for a term of one year.

Applicants must live in San Anselmo and be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school to be considered. Applications must be received by Thursday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m. For additional information about these opportunities, including how to apply, please go to
http://www.townofsananselmo.org/index.aspx?nid=557 or contact Community Services Director Dave Donery at ddonery@townofsananselmo.org or 258-4661.

Bicycle and Jogger Safety

Recently I heard from a resident who was concerned about the safety of bicyclists and joggers in the late evening and early morning hours.  The resident noted that when driving to work very early in the morning or returning late at night it is very difficult to see bicyclists and joggers who do not use some kind of reflectors, lights or reflective clothing. 

As a reminder to joggers and bicyclists, stay safe and use headlights, reflectors or reflective clothing to ensure you’re visible to drivers.

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