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The City purchased the land from the [[Bellmead Corporation]] in two purchases made in 1965. | The City purchased the land from the [[Bellmead Corporation]] in two purchases made in 1965. | ||
==Directons to the Park<ref>[http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=252 City's website], retrieved on February 27, 2009</ref>== | |||
Azalea Park is located off Old Lynchburg Road at the southwestern edge of the City near Interstate 64. Off-street parking is available. | |||
From the Downtown Mall: Take Ridge Street south onto 5th Street, continue some distance and turn right onto Harris Road. Proceed several blocks and turn right onto Jefferson Park Avenue, travel a few blocks and turn left onto Old Lynchburg Road. Travel south past the sharp turn and the park is abruptly on the left. | |||
From Interstate 64:Take 5th Street exit, turn south on 5th Street Extended. Turn right onto Old Lynchburg Road. Travel approximately 1 mile. The park is on the right. | |||
From Route 250: Head south on Emmet Street onto Jefferson Park Avenue, continue south and turn left onto Jefferson Park Avenue Extended and continue a few blocks. Turn right onto Old Lynchburg Road, travel south past the sharp turn and the park is abruptly on the left. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 16:02, 27 February 2009
Azalea Park is located off of Old Lynchburg Road near the City of Charlottesville's southern border with Albemarle County. The park consists of 23 acres of flat land, a pathway along Moores Creek, two paved parking areas, a playground, a Little League baseball field, a concession stand, basketball courts, and swing sets. There is also an enclosed area for dogs to run off-leash[1].
History
The City purchased the land from the Bellmead Corporation in two purchases made in 1965.
Directons to the Park[2]
Azalea Park is located off Old Lynchburg Road at the southwestern edge of the City near Interstate 64. Off-street parking is available.
From the Downtown Mall: Take Ridge Street south onto 5th Street, continue some distance and turn right onto Harris Road. Proceed several blocks and turn right onto Jefferson Park Avenue, travel a few blocks and turn left onto Old Lynchburg Road. Travel south past the sharp turn and the park is abruptly on the left.
From Interstate 64:Take 5th Street exit, turn south on 5th Street Extended. Turn right onto Old Lynchburg Road. Travel approximately 1 mile. The park is on the right.
From Route 250: Head south on Emmet Street onto Jefferson Park Avenue, continue south and turn left onto Jefferson Park Avenue Extended and continue a few blocks. Turn right onto Old Lynchburg Road, travel south past the sharp turn and the park is abruptly on the left.
External links
Notes
- ↑ Azalea Park on City's website, retrieved on February 27, 2009
- ↑ City's website, retrieved on February 27, 2009