Biscuit Run State Park

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Biscuit Run State Park is a Virginia State Park in Albemarle County's Neighborhood 5 designated growth area.

The land for the park was once intended for the large Biscuit Run development, but purchased by the Commonwealth in January 2010.

Master Planning

The Biscuit Run State Park Master Plan Advisory Committee is meeting as of 2011 to develop the park’s master plan, including an inventory of natural and cultural resources.

Advisory Committee

Biscuit Run State Park Master Plan Advisory Committee as of January 26, 2011[1]
Member Name Organization
Johnny Finch Virginia Association for Parks, President
Lonnie Murray Albemarle Natural Heritage Committee, Chair
William Sanford Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
Christopher Gist Certified League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor
Barbara Landes Virginia Horse Council
Rex Linville Piedmont Environmental Council
Rosanne Simon Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Board Member
Steven G. Meeks Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Thomas Foley Albemarle County Executive
Bryan Elliott Assistant Albemarle County Executive
Wayne Cilimberg Albemarle County, Director of Planning
Ann Mallek Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Chair
Bob Crickenberger Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, Director
Stephen W. Williams Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, Executive Director
Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (Scottsville)
Forrest Marshall adjacent landowner
Peter Clark property owner
Chris Scott IMBA- state representative. Owner of Shenandoah Mountain Touring
Charlie Armstrong Southern Development, Vice President, Land Development
Ken Boyd Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (Rivanna)
David J. Toscano Delegate
Robert B. Bell Delegate
R. Creigh Deeds Senator
Tom Smith Division of Natural Heritage
Marshall Barron VDOT District planning staff
Dan Painter VDOT District planning staff
Ursula Lemanski NPS Rivers and Trails Program

County fair?

Commonwealth officials have indicated willingness to discuss the Albemarle County Fair operating at the site until they find a permanent home[2].

References

  1. E-mail. Gary Waugh, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. "Copy of Biscuit Run advisory committee roster." Message to Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow. 26 January 2011.
  2. Web. County fair to find new home at Biscuit Run?, Will Goldsmith, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, September 21, 2010, retrieved September 21, 2010. Print. 09/21/2010 - 09/27/2010 .

External links

Biscuit Run State Park on wikipedia