Pen Park is often referred to as the "gem" of the
Charlottesville park system. Although it is a relatively young
recreational area, the park offers excellent leisure facilities. In
addition to sweeping vistas of mountains and open rolling land in
all directions, the park offers recreational opportunities for all
ages.
There are 8 tennis courts, a Little League baseball field with
batting cage, volleyball court, 3 outdoor picnic shelters, and a
playground with tot area for children ages 2-5 years old. There is
the 18-hole Meadowcreek Golf Course with clubhouse and pro shop and
an outdoor physical fitness course with 20 exercise stations
winding through the natural setting toward the Rivanna River and
back. There is a 1.5 mile long trail along the Rivanna river at the
end of the nature trail.
Dogs are allowed but only on-leash in the park (and are not
allowed on the golf course). Charlottesville city code requires dog
owners to clean up after their dogs; a dispenser/receptacle of
plastic bags for cleaning up dog waste is available at the start of
the Fitness Trail.
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