Charlottesville Planning Commission holds public hearing on parks plan, recommends references to Three Notched Trail
This is a story from the March 11, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission.
Parks and Recreation
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Procurement update: Pickleball co-existing with the tennis courts at Tonsler Park?
Another look at what local governments are purchasing, procuring, and requesting information on.
Darden-Towe Committee votes to convert remaining tennis courts for pickleball
There were 730 responses in the survey
Some trails temporarily closed at Biscuit Run for stream restoration, construction work
Some pathways will be temporarily unavailable while work begins on a series of projects including work at Southwood
Nelson County Supervisors to get presentation on Flock Safety cameras, consider $25M in bond funding for high school renovations
Supervisors will also consider a request to appoint a Fire Marshal for Wintergreen as well as formation of a parks and recreation foundation.
Finishing touches underway on Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Master Plan
An updated version of the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan should be posted next week
Albemarle seeks input on future of Darden Towe tennis courts
The plan would permanently replace two remaining tennis courts with six ones for pickleball, a sport that require less space to play.
Work to begin on master plan for Three Notched Trail between Blue Ridge Tunnel and Charlottesville
Actual construction of the trail will take additional funding, funding that has not yet been identified.
Biscuit Run park opening in Albemarle on Saturday 15 years after Virginia bought the land from a developer
“This first phase includes over 8 miles of multi-use trails, a trailhead with 75 parking spaces, and public restrooms, providing a welcoming space for outdoor recreation.”
Charlottesville to temporarily close John Warner Parkway trail in December
The temporary closure of the Butterfly Greenway is to remove invasive species and prepare for planting of new vegetation.