Tonsler Park
Tonsler Park is located at the corner of Cherry Avenue and Ridge Street in Charlottesville's Fifeville neighborhood. It was created in 1946 to honor Benjamin Tonsler, a prominent figure in the history of African American education[2]. The park was expanded to its present size of 7.4 acres in 1978[3].
The park features lighted tennis courts, a large playground and a recreation center. It is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
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Facilities
The park contains extensive facilities available for use to the public, including a functioning recreational center, tennis courts, a life-size chess board, lighted basketball courts, a little league field, and playground equipment.[4]
Playground replacement
Planning for a playground replacement took place in the early 2010's. Two neighborhood meetings were held at the Tonsler Park Recreation Center on August 30 and September 13, 2011. [5] Parks director Brian Daly had hoped to have the playground replaced by the end of the year,[6] but the project was not completed until October 2012. [7]
A master plan was adopted in 2013.
Coordinates:
38°01′38″N 78°29′24″W / 38.027165°N 78.490115°W
References
- ↑ Web. Tonsler Park, Charlottesville Parks and Grounds, 1/16/02
- ↑ "Charlottesville : Benjamin Tonsler." Charlottesville : Home. Web. 28 May 2010. <http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=410>.
- ↑ "Charlottesville : Tonsler Park." Charlottesville : Home. Web. 28 May 2010. <http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=406>.
- ↑ Web. The Best Parks in Charlottesville, Charlottesville Solutions, 2023
- ↑ Web. Tonsler Park Playground Replacement Meeting, Charlottesville Tomorrow's Calendar, retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ↑ E-mail. Brian Daly, City of Charlottesville, Department of Parks and Recreation. "Tonsler Park Neighborhood Park Enhancement." Message to Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow. August 24, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Tonsler Park Playground Grand Opening Ceremony, City of Charlottesville, retrieved October 23, 2012.