Draft Chapter: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space


Chapter Summary:

This chapter of Albemarle County's draft comprehensive plan focuses on Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. It emphasizes the importance of these assets for community well-being, environmental preservation, and quality of life.

Key points include:

  • The County's parks system includes public parks, greenways, blueways, community centers, and athletic fields.
  • Parks serve multiple functions, including recreation, environmental protection, and community gathering spaces.
  • The plan aims to increase accessibility and connectivity of parks and trails, focusing on universal access and integration with multimodal transportation networks.
  • Environmental stewardship in our parks is a priority, with parks as opportunities to showcase and implement sustainable practices.
  • The County is preparing for increased demand due to population growth and is planning new parks and facilities to meet current and future needs.
  • The plan outlines objectives and actions to improve park planning, increase parkland, accelerate parks and trail development in the Development Areas, enhance accessibility, expand and improve the trail network, increase recreational programs and facilities, and boost environmental resilience.

This chapter presents a vision for an accessible and environmentally sustainable parks and recreation system that meets the needs of Albemarle County's growing and diverse community.

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