Information about Locust Grove neighborhood, Charlottesville
The Locust Grove Neighborhood is located at the northeast corner of the city of Charlottesville. The community features many single-family homes built in the mid 20th Century, but also features newer construction at St. Charles Place, completed in 2008. The community hosts a number of recreational areas, with Pen Park, Meadowcreek Golf, and Northeast Park nestled in the neighborhood, and McIntire Park nearby. With its central location, Locust Grove is perfect for those who want to be close to the Downtown area and University Grounds.
Favorite Features
Pen Park is one of Charlottesville’s best recreational areas. The park features tennis courts, a baseball diamond, beach volleyball, winding nature trails, and picnic shelters. Pen Park is a favorite neighborhood destination.
Pen Park is the largest park in the City and it is from this park that Park Street takes its name. The park offers excellent recreation and leisure facilities. This area of land has kept its name for more than 200 years; by 1979 the city acquired the last of the park's 280 acres.
Meadowcreek Golf Course is a public course that brings affordable golfing into the Locust Grove Neighborhood. The course is adorned with flowering dogwood and cherry trees as well as lofty oaks.
Spread across 155 acres, this welcoming course offers a delightful challenge, with picturesque views and beautiful natural scenery that will make your golfing experience truly memorable.
Located at the heart of the neighborhood, Northeast park is a favorite community meeting point. The park features a full-sized basketball court, picnic tables, and a playground area. A pedestrian bridge connects Northeast park to the Locust Grove neighborhood.
Northeast Park is a 4.8 acre neighborhood park acquired in 1975 and is located at the corner of Sheridan Avenue and Calhoun Street.