Newcomer guide
New to Danville?
Starting points for settling in: official town, library, county and park-district pages, each linked next to what it says. We do not rate or recommend businesses.
Last checked October 18, 2026. Every item links to its source; details change, so confirm on the linked page. Source: Town of Danville (official site) ↗
Parks and trails
- Community parks ↗
The Town operates over 167 acres of parkland; its six community parks have playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, bocce courts, a dog park and walking trails.
- Sycamore Valley Park ↗
Large bocce courts, sports fields and a children's play area with water features.
- Hap Magee Ranch Park ↗
Picnic tables, play areas and walking trails.
- Oak Hill Park ↗
Children's playground, the All-Wars Memorial and a lakeside pathway.
- Osage Station Park ↗
A memorial rose garden, sports fields and children's play areas.
- Danville South Park ↗
Basketball court, children's play area and a large grassy field.
- Diablo Vista Park ↗
Children's playground, picnic tables and sports fields.
- Dog Park and Canine Corral ↗
Rules and closure notices are on the Town's page.
- Iron Horse Regional Trail (East Bay Regional Park District) ↗
Listed by the Town among the regional trails that border Danville.
- Las Trampas Regional Wilderness (East Bay Regional Park District) ↗
Listed by the Town among the regional parks that border Danville.
- Diablo Road Trail ↗
Town page about the trail project.
Library and recreation centers
- Danville Library (Contra Costa County Library) ↗
400 Front Street. Hours and programs are on the library's page.
- Danville Community Center and Library ↗
A Town rental venue; see the page for details.
- Recreation, Arts and Community Services ↗
The Town department for parks, arts, theatre and community programs.
- Activity Guide ↗
Classes and programs; online registration is linked from the Town's recreation pages.
- Programs and classes: youth, teens, adults, seniors ↗
- Facilities and rentals ↗
Picnic areas, bocce and tennis courts, sports fields and rental venues.
Farmers market
- Danville Farmers' Market ↗
Saturdays, year-round, rain or shine, at the Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot (corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenues). Run by the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association. Confirm hours on the page.
Community events and calendars
- Town community event calendar ↗
- Community events ↗
- Find the Fun in Danville ↗
The Town's page of seasonal and holiday events.
- Village Theatre schedule ↗
- Around Town: Danville events →
Upcoming events we collect from library and city calendars.
Clubs, culture and sports
- Museum of the San Ramon Valley ↗
Listed under Historic Danville on the Town's site.
- Historic Walking Tour ↗
- Sports organizations ↗
Local groups that use Town fields; contact them directly.
- Seniors and adults 55+ ↗
- Danville Youth Council ↗
- Alamo Danville Newcomers Club ↗
Volunteer-run 501(c)(7) not-for-profit social club for women, open to new and longtime residents of Alamo and Danville (including Blackhawk and Diablo); prospective members attend a Welcome Coffee before joining. Per the club's own site; activity details are on its Activities page.
- San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club ↗
Listed under Clubs on the City of San Ramon's community links page (see the San Ramon guide for that source).
Volunteering
- Volunteer opportunities ↗
Create a volunteer profile first, then browse one-time events and ongoing service projects such as Art Gallery Associates and Theatre Ticket Ushers.
- Event listing and registration ↗
- Service project listing and registration ↗
- Commission recruitment ↗
Town services basics
- Residential garbage and recycling ↗
Republic Services collects garbage, recycling and organics; RecycleSmart (Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority) holds the franchise agreement. Service requests and billing: 925-685-4711.
- RecycleSmart reuse and cleanup days ↗
The Town's page says dates are set by Republic Services and found with this lookup.
- Free medication and sharps drop-off ↗
The Town's recycling page lists the Danville Police Department, 500 La Gonda Way, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; confirm hours with the Police Department at 925-314-3700.
- Permit Center ↗
Starting point for building and other permits.
- Online permits and instructions ↗
- Report a concern (Danville Connect) ↗
- Emergency notifications and staying connected ↗
- Town Council and commission meetings ↗
- Public transit options ↗
Schools overview
- Town of Danville schools page ↗
Lists the public school district and the public and private schools in town. We make no ratings claims.
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District ↗
The public school district named on the Town's schools page.
- School site locator (district) ↗
Linked from the district's website for finding the school for an address.
Spot something out of date, or a public park, library or nonprofit club we missed? Tell us. We do not list or rate businesses in this guide.