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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

Azalea Park on City's website

Notes

  1. Azalea Park on City's website, retrieved on February 27, 2009
  2. City's website, retrieved on February 27, 2009