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[[Northeast Park]] is a [[Charlottesville]] park in the [[Locust Grove]] Neighborhood. The 4.8 acres it sits on was acquired in by the city in [[1975]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Northeast Park|url=https://www.charlottesville.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Northeast-Park-34|author=|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=January 22, 2021}}</ref> | |||
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==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
The park has playground equipment, a basketball court and picnic tables | The park has playground equipment, a basketball court and picnic tables. | ||
==Location and Access== | ==Location and Access== | ||
Northeast Park is located near the center of the [[Locust Grove]] neighborhood. It is adjacent to a stream that feeds into [[Meadow Creek]]. The park is connected to Marshall Street by a footbridge, St. Charles Avenue by trail and to Calhoun Street and Sheridan Avenue by road. | Northeast Park is located near the center of the [[Locust Grove]] neighborhood. It is adjacent to a stream that feeds into [[Meadow Creek]]. The park is connected to Marshall Street by a footbridge, St. Charles Avenue by trail and to Calhoun Street and Sheridan Avenue by road. | ||
The trail to St. Charles Avenue winds through the woods on a bed of mulch and was built as a High School Environmental Science Project{{fact}} | The trail to St. Charles Avenue winds through the woods on a bed of mulch and was built as a High School Environmental Science Project. {{fact}} | ||
==Addition of Davis Field== | ==Addition of Davis Field== | ||
In 2011, the city spent $750,000 to purchase 11.3 acres of land adjacent to the park to add to its total size. The purchase of "Davis Field" allowed the city to construct a large rectangular field that is dedicated to soccer. <ref>{{Minutes-citycouncil|newid=|when=October 17, 2011|accessdate=January 22, 2021|id=|url=http://weblink.charlottesville.org/public/0/edoc/558318/2011-10-17.pdf}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Charlottesville Parks]] | [[Category: Charlottesville Parks]] | ||
Revision as of 21:58, 22 January 2021
Northeast Park is a Charlottesville park in the Locust Grove Neighborhood. The 4.8 acres it sits on was acquired in by the city in 1975. [1]
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Amenities
The park has playground equipment, a basketball court and picnic tables.
Location and Access
Northeast Park is located near the center of the Locust Grove neighborhood. It is adjacent to a stream that feeds into Meadow Creek. The park is connected to Marshall Street by a footbridge, St. Charles Avenue by trail and to Calhoun Street and Sheridan Avenue by road.
The trail to St. Charles Avenue winds through the woods on a bed of mulch and was built as a High School Environmental Science Project. [citation needed]
Addition of Davis Field
In 2011, the city spent $750,000 to purchase 11.3 acres of land adjacent to the park to add to its total size. The purchase of "Davis Field" allowed the city to construct a large rectangular field that is dedicated to soccer. [2]
References
- ↑ Web. Northeast Park, City of Charlottesville, retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, October 17, 2011.