Location |
Status |
Meade
Park |
April - May, 2003: Playground equipment
is being
renovated. |
Ivy
Creek Natural
Area |
Autumn, 2002: As part of the long-term
plan by
the Rivanna Water and Sewer
Authority to deal with future water needs, proposals are
being considered for raising the water level of local reservoirs,
including the Ragged Mountain
Natural Area.
|
All parks |
November 18, 2002: City Council lifts
water restrictions
as a result of recent rainfall. |
Meade
Park
Belmont
Park |
Fall, 2002: Playground equipment at Meade
Park is scheduled for replacement and additional equipment is
scheduled
for installation at Belmont
Park |
All parks |
September 25, 2002: As a result of
central Virginia's
ongoing drought, Water Conservation measures are in effect --
restrooms
in all City parks will be CLOSED in an effort to conserve
water.
Port-a-johns are available for those visiting the parks. |
Pen
Park |
Summer, 2002: Shelters renovated for
lights and
electrical outlets |
Washington
Park |
Summer, 2002: Bog
Garden built in lower level |
Darden
Towe |
November, 2001: Fenced off-leash dog
area created
east of picnic shelter (dogs must be on leash in rest of park) |
Rivanna
Greenbelt |
July 23 - 26, 2001: Trail closed for
repairs |
Washington
Park |
New playground area in lower level:
drainage
repair |
Jordan
Park |
May 2001: Playground being renovated |
Northeast
Park |
May 2001: Playground being renovated |
Jackson-Via
Elementary School
|
Spring 2001: Installation of a new
playground
piece designed specifically for K - 2nd grade students. It
replaces
the old structure that was removed for safety reasons. |
Clark
Elementary School |
Spring 2001: renovations to grounds;
Phase I
will include new playground equipment on the lower field as well as a
new
fitness track. |