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Join the park planning process
We are reimagining our neighborhood parks with residents, and would love for you to help! We know that the best way to make our parks relevant to communities and loved by residents is to listen and respond to our community's needs. Sign up today to be part of the neighborhood parks planning process and help us decide what park features best fit you and your community's needs!
Neighborhood park Evaluation Findings
Over 2021, we deeply evaluated our park spaces and the communities that lie within our neighborhood park regions. These findings help us shape our goals in providing updates to our park properties and the rate in which we work with our surrounding communities. To read the entirety of our evaluation findings, click here.
Neighborhood Park Network Plan
The Neighborhood Park Network Plan is the plan for the future of our city's smaller parks in residential areas. It details the strategic operations and planning required to update Danville's 21 neighborhood parks. The plan includes timelines, maps, descriptions of park planning organization, and specific known amenities for park improvements. This 2022 plan is built on the Neighborhood Park Evaluation from 2021.
View resident-let park design renderings
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
As we build and maintain parks and programs, park user perspectives are invaluable. Let us know what you notice, what you would like to see more of, and aspects of our services that you would like to see change. We value your feedback and want to hear all of your fantastic ideas. Take time to fill out the comment box below and share your perspective.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PARK PLANNING ACTIVITY IN YOUR AREA
We are excited to be in the development process for some neighborhood parks already. Learn more about the upcoming green spaces near you below.
Third Avenue Park Splash Pad
Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad
Ballou Park Splash Pad
westmoreland
Westmoreland Neighborhood Organization is designing a safe and accessible park on community land which they will be donating to the city to maintain and program upon completion. Through the process of working with city and regional partners to design, fundraise, and construct the park, residents are fostering a sense of community pride and taking ownership of the greenspace in their neighborhood. Check out this link to learn more about their process and progress, and join them in the effort of making Danville’s newest neighborhood park!
Project Updates
Future Neighborhood Park Events
January 23, 2023
Join us as we see designs for Camilla Williams, Camp Grove, and Cedar Brook Parks created by Virginia Tech students. This meeting will be held on Zoom from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Email stephanie.lovely@danvilleva.gov for the Zoom link.
Past Neighborhood Park Events
January 18, 2023
Join us as we collaborate with Virginia Tech students in a design charrette about Camp Grove, Camilla Williams, and Cedar Brook parks. Locations and times will be released when available.
December 6, 2022
We will be presenting at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall to discuss neighborhood park designs. Join in person or online via River City TV on Facebook.
November 15, 2022
We will be at the PEACE Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Doyle Thomas Park.
November 17, 2022
We will meet at 6 pm. to 7 p.m. at Coates Recreation Center to discuss park improvements for Coates Park.
November 18, 2022
We will be at Southside Community and Learning Center from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Pumpkin Creek Park.
August 30, 2022
We will meet from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Southside Learning and Community Center to discuss park improvements for Pumpkin Creek Park.
July 29, 2022
We will meet from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Southside Learning and Community Center to discuss park improvements for Pumpkin Creek Park.
July 26, 2022
We will meet at 6 pm. to 7:30 p.m. at Coates Recreation Center to discuss park improvements for Coates Park.
June 23, 2022
We will be at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Coates Park.
June 17, 2022
We will meet at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ballou Recreation Center (Downstairs) with residents to discuss park improvements to Pumpkin Creek Park.
June 16, 2022
We will be at the PEACE Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Doyle Thomas Park.
May 3, 2022
We will be at Southside Community and Learning Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Pumpkin Creek Park.
May 12, 2022
We will be at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Coates Park.
May 19, 2022
We will be at the PEACE Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Doyle Thomas Park.
April 28, 2022
We will be at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Coates Park.
April 26, 2022
We will be at Southside Community and Learning Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Pumpkin Creek Park.
April 21, 2022
We will be at the PEACE Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet with residents to discuss park improvements to Doyle Thomas Park.
March 17, 2022
Heart the Park will be taking place at Pumpkin Creek Park! We will talk with residents about potential designs for Pumpkin Creek.
February 21, 2022
Heart the Park will be taking place at Coates Park! We will talk with residents about potential designs for Pumpkin Creek.
February 12, 2022
Heart the Park will be taking place at Doyle Thomas Park! We will talk with residents about potential designs for Pumpkin Creek.
July 30, 2021
We will be at Community Appreciation Day at Third Avenue Park talking with nearby residents and park users
July 2, 2021
We will be at Johnson Elementary School talking with nearby residents and park users about their neighborhood park
June 29, 2021
We will be at Pumpkin Creek Neighborhood Park talking with nearby residents and park users about their neighborhood park.
June 28, 2021
We will be at Stonewall Recreation Center talking with nearby residents and Stonewall users about their neighborhood park. We will also be at Grove Neighborhood Park talking with nearby residents and park users about their neighborhood park.
June 13, 2021
We will be at Pumpkin Creek Neighborhood Park talking with nearby residents and park users about their neighborhood park.