Pen Park

Melissa Parks 3 months ago

My grandson's birthday party was here and it was really nice. The shelter had electric outlets that were handy and the area was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend!

Anandraj Kulkarni 11 months ago

Pen Park is a must-visit when you’re in Charlottesville! This spacious, family-friendly park offers shaded walking trails, a fantastic playground (with separate areas for little ones and older kids), tennis courts, and picnic spots perfect for a quick lunch. It’s clean, welcoming, and gives you a true taste of local outdoor life—ideal for visitors wanting a relaxing, low-key stop. Don’t miss it!

Vicki Beilke a year ago

I came here for the farmers market on Wednesday. The vendors were all extremely friendly. There was a great selection to look at and choose from. They had Mexican Tacos, a drink truck, goat cheese, sourdough bread and lots of produce of course! The great thing was they had a huge tree and a bunch of smaller one to help keep it cool. I am new to the state and it was great to find such a great market in the middle of the week!

Samantha Carpenter 2 years ago

Came in to town for party. This park was great for old and young kids as there is separate toddler equipment and bigger kid equipment. There was lots of red dirt under the toddler area so my kids gotta kind of dirty but that's kids for you. They are building a treehouse that looks like it will be awesome when it's done. Lots of shade and there was a little music area.

J. Martin Edited 3 years ago

Update 2023. Vines are pulling down many trees. The wooded walk area of the park looks abandoned and the only thing thriving is the poison Ivy. Notice the first picture of the poor fringe tree that is overgrown. They cleared that area and planted small trees and fenced around them. Now it’s completely overgrown and the trees are not taken care of at all. I what a shame! 2022–Meadowcreek Golf Course, Pen Park playground, and tennis courts are well maintained. It’s nice to have a walking area in the woods, but this area is neglected. Invasive plants run wild, the trees are in sorry condition some strangled by invasive vines, stilt grass is taking over, and the fitness stops that once had timber edging and mulch or gravel beds now have rotting Timbers and are overrun with weeds. It’s a shame that no one takes care of this part of the publicly funded park.