Community advocates have created six green spaces in the heart of Richmond’s East End with help from partners including VOF.
Category Archives: Get Outdoors
VOF announces $1.89 million for 35 open-space projects across Virginia
Projects being funded include parks, trails, community gardens, and other spaces that will connect people with the outdoors.
Fifeville Trail, City of Charlottesville
Residents of the historic Fifeville neighborhood have succeeded in restoring their connection to neighborhood resources with some help from VOF’s Get Outdoors program.
Field of Dreams Recreational Complex, Craig County
Craig County’s aptly named “Field of Dreams” Recreational Complex provides kids with a place to play at the foot of the Jefferson National Forest. A grant from VOF made the final piece of the complex’s infrastructure possible.
SCAN Land and West Downtown Wetlands Park, Town of Scottsville, Albemarle County
A network of open space dedicated to nature and the arts expands in the town of Scottsville, with help from VOF’s PTF and GO Fund programs.
$1.7 million in grants available for public open space projects
Applications for latest round of Preservation Trust Fund and Get Outdoors grants are due by March 11, 2022.
Rockfish River Access, Nelson County
A grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation for a take-out point on the Rockfish River is just the beginning of Nelson county’s efforts to increase public access to the scenic waterway.
Trail Gateway Project, Brunswick County
Thanks to the hard work and partnership of area leaders, the unused space at Lawrenceville’s trailhead to the Tobacco Heritage Trail will become a playground for kids from near and far.
VOF announces $1.38 million for 28 open-space projects across Virginia
Projects include outdoor classrooms, neighborhood green spaces, historic sites and other community-driven projects in 25 towns and cities.
Harrison Park Walking Trail, Charles City County
Harrison Park is getting a new walking trail thanks to a grant from VOF’s GO Program.