The City of Martinsville is seeking input from residents on the future of the city’s parks. The city has planned two meetings this month that will allow residents a chance to give their input.
The meetings will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Southside Park picnic shelter, 1224 Ranson Rd, and on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 4:30-6:30 pm at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Ave.
With a commitment to deliver major park upgrades, the City allocated $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2022 for park upgrades. Partnering with the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, the City secured a $40,000 grant from the USDA Rural Development Office, supplemented by a $10,000 local match, to initiate the parks improvement plan.
Collaborating with landscape architecture firm Site Collaborative and River District Consulting Group, the City hopes to combine their expertise alongside resident input to shape the future of the parks. Public park surveys and assessments will be conducted, as well as community meetings in different voting districts.
“Residents’ insights are a crucial part of this project,” stated Mayor LC Jones. “We invite everyone to participate and contribute to our shared vision.”