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Posted on: June 9, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Facility/Amenity Reopening Update

Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June  9, 2020

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation has updated its list of facility reopenings that were announced last week as Virginia moved into Phase 2.


Charlottesville Parks & Recreation has updated its list of facility reopenings that were announced last week as Virginia moved into Phase 2.  This list will continue to be updated as more facilities/amenities are reopened. 

Facilities/Amenities Now Open

  • All Tennis Courts – Open play only, no reservations.
  • Parking Lots at McIntire Park, Pen Park, Tonsler Park and Washington Park
  • Athletic Fields – Instructional reservations only, no competition.
  • Sugar Hollow Reservoir

Facilities/Amenities In Process of Being Reopened (no later than June 15, unless noted)

  • Charlottesville Skate Park – Opens Wednesday, June 10.
  • Meadowcreek Golf Course – Opens Saturday, June 13.  Tee times will be available for reservation starting on Friday, June 12.
  • All Playgrounds on City or School property
  • Picnic Shelters

Facilities/Amenities REMAINING CLOSED

As conditions change during Phase 2, the City will continue to explore the possibilities of re-opening additional park facilities and amenities that align with the required safety precautions. The following remain CLOSED:

  • All Indoor Recreation Centers and Pools
  • All Outdoor Basketball Courts (NOTE: This is due to the Governor’s limitations on recreational sports and the requirement of 10 feet of physical separation between participants)
  • Park Restrooms
  • Downtown Administration Office
  • Swimming Pools
  • Spray Grounds

City Market

  • City Market To-Go will continue to operate in the pre-order and drive-thru model but the pick-up location has changed from Pen Park to Darden Towe Park.

Media Contact
Todd Brown
Director, Parks & Recreation
City of Charlottesville
(434) 970-3215
brownt@charlottesville.gov

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