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Azalea Park is located off of Old Lynchburg Road near the City of Charlottesville's southern border with Albemarle County. The park consists of 23 acres of flat land, a pathway along [[Moores Creek]], two paved parking areas, a playground, a Little League baseball field, a concession stand, basketball courts, and swing sets. There is also an enclosed area for dogs to run off-leash<ref>[http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=231 Azalea Park on City's website], retrieved on February 27, 2009</ref>.
Azalea Park is located off of Old Lynchburg Road near the City of Charlottesville's southern border with Albemarle County. The park consists of 23 acres of flat land, a pathway along [[Moores Creek]], two paved parking areas, a playground, a Little League baseball field, a concession stand, basketball courts, and swing sets. There is also an enclosed area for dogs to run off-leash<ref>[http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=231 Azalea Park on City's website], retrieved on February 27, 2009</ref>.


==History==


The City purchased the land from the [[Bellmead Corporation]] in two purchases made in 1965.


]]Azalea Park consists of 23 acres of level land located off Old Lynchburg Road at the southern edge of the City near Interstate 64.  The City secured the land in two acquisitions from the Bellmead Corporation in 1965.  On the north side of the property are trees and natural buffers which separate the park from neighborhood homes.  On the south side is Moore's Creek, which adds to Azalea's unusual charm as it winds its way along the entire length of the park.  There are two paved parking areas and recreational facilities include  and playground.


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 15:51, 27 February 2009

Azalea Park is located off of Old Lynchburg Road near the City of Charlottesville's southern border with Albemarle County. The park consists of 23 acres of flat land, a pathway along Moores Creek, two paved parking areas, a playground, a Little League baseball field, a concession stand, basketball courts, and swing sets. There is also an enclosed area for dogs to run off-leash[1].

History

The City purchased the land from the Bellmead Corporation in two purchases made in 1965.


External links

Azalea Park on City's website

Notes

  1. Azalea Park on City's website, retrieved on February 27, 2009