Charlottesville Parks and Recreation

10/15/2026

This is amazing! Thanks for your support, Cville! 🎊

🎉 CHARLOTTESVILLE, WE DID IT! WE’RE #4 IN THE NATION! 🎉

Thanks to an incredible outpouring of community support, the Charlottesville City Market has been named the #4 farmers market in the country in American Farmland Trust’s 18th Annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration! 🇺🇸🌱

And Charlottesville showed up in a BIG way, with 6,003 votes! ❤️

This recognition belongs to our amazing vendors—the farmers, growers, bakers, makers, and small businesses who bring so much passion and hard work to our market every Saturday. They do more than sell their products; they support local agriculture, feed our community, create connections, and help make Charlottesville a wonderful place to call home.

To everyone who voted, shared our posts, encouraged a friend, or simply shops with us week after week: THANK YOU! This achievement is yours, too. 🥕🌻

We’re so proud to represent Charlottesville on the national stage, and we can’t wait to see you at the market!

💚 Local love makes a difference. Thank you, Charlottesville!

10/15/2026

🎃 Monster Mash is almost here, and we’re bringing back the Halloween fun! 👻

Take a look at some of our favorite moments from past Halloween events for a sneak peek at what’s in store this year! 📸

Costume contest? ✅
Live performances? ✅
Crafts and story time? ✅
Spooky fun for the whole family? You bet! 🎃

🗓️ Saturday, October 24 | 2–4 PM
📍 Ting Pavilion, Downtown Mall
🎟️ FREE admission!

Plus, stick around for trick-or-treating on the Downtown Mall from 4–4:30 PM! 🍬

10/14/2026

We had a great time at the Fall Pickleball Clinic! 🏓 Coach Colleen and Coach Drew guided this amazing group of kids through basic to intermediate skills at our latest pickleball clinic, then helped them put those skills into play on the court!

Thank you to CvilleSmash for partnering with us to give our community’s youth an opportunity to learn, play, and connect. 💚

Show our young players and coaches some love in the comments!

10/14/2026

Join us this Saturday for one of the best hikes of the year through Pen Park. The leaves are changing colors; the temp is going to drop but it should be sunny and pleasant. We will explore some new trail connections, bridges and get a great view of the river.

Meet us at the RTF kiosk, directly across the tennis courts at 10am.

10/13/2026

Give your toddler a fun way to sing, move, and explore music with MIMA: Little Harmonies, designed for ages 1–3.

Each one-hour class includes hands-on instrument play, rhythm, and movement to help little ones build musical, motor, and social skills in a nurturing, playful environment. There’s plenty of room for wiggles and curiosity! 💛

Enroll your little music maker today! https://vacharlottesvilleweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=150188394&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac

10/09/2026

🏀 Ready to hit the court? Registration is open for our Youth Basketball League for grades K–8! Players can build skills, gain game experience, and grow their confidence in a supportive, team-focused environment.

📅 Register by October 30! Practices begin in November!

Visit our website for league details and registration: https://ow.ly/fGX950ZWhbu

‼️Interested in coaching? Please contract [email protected] for more info.

10/08/2026

🌳 Help shape Cedar Hill Park! We're gathering community input to help prioritize park amenities, and we want to hear from you! Take our quick survey to share what matters most to you.

Please take the survey at https://ow.ly/LC4n50ZVTvL

10/07/2026

You're invited to attend the next Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting this Monday, October 12, from 5–7 PM at CitySpace, 100 5th Street NE!

🌳 Agenda Highlights: The Board will discuss the Urban Forestry Plan and capital improvement and budget requests. Staff will also share updates on Connect Sites and swim group rentals.

Community members are encouraged to attend and share their comments. Can't attend? Email comments to [email protected].

View the full agenda and meeting materials:
https://charlottesvilleva.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2805/files/agenda/6622

10/06/2026

🥾 Tomorrow’s the perfect day to hit the trail!

Join us for a FREE guided hike and enjoy this beautiful weather out in the woods. Come get some fresh air, explore the outdoors, and spend a little time in nature with us!

🌿 We hope to see you at Heyward Community Forest this Wednesday at 5 pm!

TAKE A HIKE WITH US THIS WEDNESDAY!Join Charlottesville Parks & Recreation staff for a free guided nature hike at Heyward Community Forest this Wednesday at 5 PM!

Explore the trails, learn about the area’s natural history and enjoy some time outdoors.

🌳 About 2 miles with a few hilly climbs
📍 1730 Reservoir Road
🥾 No registration required

Spread the word, grab your walking shoes and come hike with us!

10/05/2026

Join us for Charlottesville Monster Mash, a FREE afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family on the Downtown Mall!

Enjoy pumpkin painting, crafts, face painting, bounce houses, live performances, and story time. Plus, special appearances by Glinda and Elphaba!

👻 Come dressed in your Halloween best and join the costume contest, then stick around for trick-or-treating along the Downtown Mall from 4–4:30 PM!

Tag your Halloween crew, save the date, and share this post to help spread the word!