Sports & Outdoor Adventures

Charlottesville operates over two dozen wonderfully fun parks and playgrounds for children that are always being added to and improved. From Memorial Day to Labor Day you can enjoy our cool swimming pools, too! The Charlottesville Recreation and Leisure Department provides many programs and events throughout the year. You can call us to find out more or to reserve a shelter at 970-3260. You can reach the Parks Division at 970-3090, or visit the web site. Our mission is to provide exceptional and creative programs, services and facilities while preserving natural and cultural environments. We hope you enjoy our trails, parks, pools and playgrounds.

Meadowcreek Golf Course is a cut above most other municipal golf courses, playing to par 70 over 6,050 yards. It can be toughened considerably by tournament pin placements on the unusually large greens. Sporting greens of Penncross bentgrass and Bermuda fairways, this beautiful tract is surrounded by panoramic views of Central Albemarle County. Meadowcreek Golf Course is adorned with large, stately oak trees and flowering Dogwood and Cherry trees.

The Outdoor Adventure Social Club's mission is "to provide daily opportunities to exercise the mind and body in a safe, supportive atmosphere fostering camaraderie, education and respect for our environment and community." Group charters can enjoy tailor-made outdoor adventures in rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, camping, white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing or spelunking.