February 25, 2009
How Would You Change Forest Hill Park?
1 Comment »This question is being asked by the folks of the Forest Hill Neighborhood Association and they want your input. Not only are they asking the question they actually plan to do something about it.
To entertain suggestions regarding park improvement projects, to begin establishing the priority order of these projects, to build consensus, and to establish a clear short-term goal, at the January 14th FHNA meeting we recorded suggestions in the online survey for park improvement projects. When the survey is complete we will vet the proposals with the Department of Parks and Recreation, Friends of Forest Hill Park, the Westover Hills and Woodland Heights associations, and establish our short-term single project goal at a future FHNA meeting.
The survey is brief and there is some additional information on their website. The Forest Hill Neighborhood Association is very active and I look forward to seeing what the new project will be and I am secretly hoping that they plan to rebuild the rollercoaster. If you would like to become more directly involved with FHNA their next meeting is March 11th, 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church.
One thing that comes to mind is providing marked access from the River Side Drive area so that folks who can’t manage the steep hills can enjoy that lower lake area.
It wouldn’t take much, since there already is a path and parking at the James River Park lot right across the street.