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===2009 Improvements===
===2009 Improvements===
The [[2005 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment]] determined that the Forest Hills wading pool was in need of major repair or replacement. In 2008, with the assistance of the [[Timmons Group]] a master plan was developed that included a sprayground to replace the wading pool, the addition of walking trails through the park, and a new picnic pavilion. As of July 2009, the park is closed until these renovations are complete.<ref name=cityplan>[http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2326 Forest Hills Park Planning], [[City of Charlottesville]], retrieved 3 Jul 2009.</ref>  
The [[2005 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment]] determined that the Forest Hills wading pool was in need of major repair or replacement. In 2008, with the assistance of the [[Timmons Group]] a master plan was developed that included a sprayground to replace the wading pool, the addition of walking trails through the park, and a new picnic pavilion. As of July 2009, the park is closed until these renovations are complete<ref name=cityplan>[http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2326 Forest Hills Park Planning], [[City of Charlottesville]], retrieved 3 Jul 2009.</ref>. Parks and Recreation director [[Brian Daly]] has said construction should end by spring 2010<ref name=hooksprayground>{{cite web|url=http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/09/22/sprayground-breaking-forest-hills-park-project-underway/|title=Sprayground breaking: Forest Hills Park project underway|publisher=[[The Hook]]|author=Dave McNair|publishdate=Sept 22 2009}}</ref>.


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Revision as of 17:34, 22 September 2009

Forest Hills Park, formerly known as Forest Park, is a 7.35 acre[1] park located on Forest Hills Avenue in Charlottesville.[2]

Amenities

Amenities include

  • an open recreation field,
  • paved neighborhood trail,
  • a number of picnic facilities, including a picnic shelter and outdoor grills,
  • playground equipment,
  • two full basketball courts, and
  • two wading pools.[2]

History

The city acquired the property from J. Hubert and Dorothy Carver in 1955.[2]

2009 Improvements

The 2005 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment determined that the Forest Hills wading pool was in need of major repair or replacement. In 2008, with the assistance of the Timmons Group a master plan was developed that included a sprayground to replace the wading pool, the addition of walking trails through the park, and a new picnic pavilion. As of July 2009, the park is closed until these renovations are complete[3]. Parks and Recreation director Brian Daly has said construction should end by spring 2010[4].

Map

References