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Albemarle County is working to improve Charlotte Humphris Urban Park to make it more accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone who visits.
Project Overview
Charlotte Humphris Urban Park is one of the few parks located in the County’s Development Area, making it an important space for recreation and community life. The County is reinvesting in this park as part of a larger effort to strengthen public spaces, expand trails, and add amenities that reflect what residents value most.
Key Improvements and Priorities
The project will deliver new and improved features such as:
Expanded multi-use trails for walking, wheeling, and biking
Albemarle County is working to improve Charlotte Humphris Urban Park to make it more accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone who visits.
Project Overview
Charlotte Humphris Urban Park is one of the few parks located in the County’s Development Area, making it an important space for recreation and community life. The County is reinvesting in this park as part of a larger effort to strengthen public spaces, expand trails, and add amenities that reflect what residents value most.
Key Improvements and Priorities
The project will deliver new and improved features such as:
Expanded multi-use trails for walking, wheeling, and biking
More shaded spaces created by planting trees and adding new shelters
Better signs to help visitors navigate
Upgrades to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards
Additional amenities may include outdoor fitness stations, updated picnic areas, restrooms, and play spaces, shaped by what community members say they need most.
The engineering team will complete surveys and design plans, making sure all upgrades meet county standards. As part of this process, careful planning will protect natural features and manage stormwater on site.
Location and Context
Located in Albemarle County’s Development Area at 200 Whitewood Road, Charlotte Humphris Urban Park serves a growing number of residents in the urban ring surrounding Charlottesville. The park plays a central role in providing neighborhood access to open space and recreation opportunities close to home.
Funding Source
Park improvements are funded through Albemarle County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which supports long-term investments in community facilities. In FY26, the County budgeted $1.5 million for urban pocket park projects, with a portion dedicated to upgrades at Charlotte Humphris Urban Park.
Opportunities to Get Involved
We will host two community meetings where residents can help shape the park’s final design. Community feedback from these meetings will directly influence which features are added and how spaces are used in the park.
