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Mission Statement:

"The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department provides
exceptional and creative programs, services and facilities while
preserving natural and cultural environments."

Commitment to our Customers

Why do people use Parks & Recreation facilities and participate in programs? There are many reasons, including exercise, family/friend socialization, playing and engaging in a particular activity, relaxing, learning something new and feeling the serenity of the natural environment. In summary, people come to feel good about being in a leisure setting.

Many factors are involved in making people enjoy themselves. Some factors, such as weather, are not controllable. A sincere and helpful staff member is a factor that is controllable and a major concern of our department.

Mike Svetz
Parks and Recreation Director

FUTURE OF RECREATION FACILITIES IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

December 17, 2007-YMCA ground Lease click here

December 17, 2007- click Here for Final Ymca use agreement

December 17, 2007 -McIntire Park Master Plan- Ymca Location Study Area click here

November 14, 2007 - REVISED Robert S. Smith Aquatic and Wellness Center Feasibility Report ~ Agenda & master plan

NOVEMBER 1- Recreation Facility Option Matrix click here

OCTOBER 29-  Click here for the clarification letter sent to City Councilors about YMCA proposal by YMCA.

OCTOBER 15 -  Preliminary Feasibility Study for Robert S. Smith Aquatic Center

OCTOBER 15-  YMCA proposal

OCTOBER 3RD - Executive Summary Public Meeting  October 3rd

JULY 9- City Council work session on the future of Parks and Recreation click here for more information.

MAY 30  Public Meeting at Carver: City of Charlottesville/ YMCA presentation Click here for more information

February Presentation to City Council on overall Parks Progress in past few years