Charlottesville Parks and Recreation wins environmental award for invasives removal
The Virginia Parks and Recreation Society recognized Charlottesville for using goats to help remove unwanted vegetation in some areas
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Charlottesville City Council to finalize funding agreement for Carlton Mobile Home Park purchase
Other items on the agenda tonight include a restoration of fees for fire safety inspections, a confidential settlement agreement, and a resolution to reprogram some federal funds for a new trail at Jordan Park
Nelson County partnering with Waynesboro group to make Blue Ridge Tunnel more accessible
The track chairs will make their debut at the Tunnel Accessibility Day on October 1, 2024, an occasion that has already sold out.
Charlottesville City Council to get updates on food equity, parks planning
The two items covered in this post are at the 4 p.m. Charlottesville City Council work session.
City Council approves three acquisitions for parkland and trails including a pocket park for the Meadows
Council has approved the acquisition of land for a pocket park in the Meadows neighborhood, land to complete the 250 Bypass commuter trail, and land along Moores Creek to help complete the city-wide green belt.
Charlottesville marks Parks and Recreation month with new director, proclamation, and public input meetings
Public input sessions will be held this summer including a public hearing at City Council’s meeting on Monday, July 15.
Charlottesville City Manager report: Fire incidents down in 2024 so far
A summary of a summary of items that various Charlottesville officials have been working on in the last month or so. What jumps out at you?
Louisa County seeks input on future parks
If you’re a resident of Louisa County, take the survey. If you’re not a resident of Louisa, how do you interact with the parks department where you live?
Chamber to dedicate the Grove at McIntire Park on May 30
The event had originally been scheduled for May 14 but delayed due to inclement weather.
Albemarle Supervisors to get briefing on Ragged Mountain Natural Area, possible changes to allowed recreational uses
Albemarle County has around 115,000 people and decisions are made by a six-person Board of Supervisors. They meet today and this article describes what they’ll talk about.