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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Invasive Plant Control Projects at Several City Parks

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2023

Invasive Plant Control Projects at Several City Parks

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will begin invasive plant control at several City parks to help reduce overgrowth...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center Undergoing Roof Replacement September 29, 2023 – January 3, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2023

Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center Undergoing Roof Replacement September 29, 2023 – January 3, 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center will be closed to the public for roof replacement. Serv...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Pen Park Fitness Trail Repairs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 5, 2023

Pen Park Fitness Trail Repairs

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will be repairing Pen Park Fitness Trail. Repairs will begin September 11 and run through October...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Tree Planting Planned for November

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 1, 2023

Tree Planting Planned for November

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will be installing approximately 160 trees in public rights of way, local schools and parks, ...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

Charlottesville City Market Celebrates National Farmers Market

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 11, 2023

Charlottesville City Market Joins Markets Across the Country in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Market joins markets across the country in celebratin...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

Sunday Sundown at Washington Park Pool

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 23, 2023

Sunday Sundown at Washington Park Pool

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will host Sunday Sundown on Sunday, August 13th from 4PM – 6PM at Washington Park. Sunday Sun...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

Charlottesville Aquatics Program Selects Two Students for New Position

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 11, 2023

Charlottesville Aquatics Program Hires Two Students for New Position

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville’s Aquatics Program has selected two Customer Service Pool Attendants, a new position...

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Posted on: July 24, 2023

Invasive Plant Management and Control Measures Using Goats to Begin at Washington Park

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 24, 2023

Invasive Plant Management and Control Measures Using Goats to Begin at Washington Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Department of Parks and Recreation will begin its Invasive Plant Management program on July 31, with...

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Posted on: May 17, 2023

New Nature Trail at Confluence of Meadow Creek and Rivanna River

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2023

New Nature Trail at Confluence of Meadow Creek and Rivanna River

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Saturday morning, May 13, Charlottesville Parks & Recreation and volunteers from the Rivanna Trails Foundation came tog...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

50th Season of City Market Opens Saturday, April 1st

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 31, 2023

50th Season of City Market Opens Saturday, April 1st

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -The Charlottesville City Market will kick off its 50th season on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in Downtown Charlottesville. Explore a va...

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