INTRODUCTION

Th is Dearington Neighborhood Recreation Plan presents a vision for recreational improvements in the Dearington Neighborhood and sets overarching goals and specifi c strategies to help the neighborhood and the City achieve that vision together. While the focus of the document is on recreational improvements, many of the proposals contained here have broader implications for the success of the Dearington Neighborhood. Th e City sees that trails are not only used for exercise but as vital transportation connections and the benefi ts of revitalizing Jeff erson Park may spur new development that helps meet the City’s housing needs and increase home values in the neighborhood. Investing in high-quality and desirable public spaces in the Dearington Neighborhood will transform historic inequities into assets that improve the attractiveness of the neighborhood and quality of life for Lynchburg residents.

Birdseye rendering of the 20-year vision for Jeff erson Park Hill Studio / Peter Giraudeau