Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Paradise Creek (FY06) |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY06 |
| Acres: | 18.5 |
| Locality: | City of Portsmouth |
| Management Agency: | City of Portsmouth |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | None |
| Amount Awarded: | $500,000.00 |
| Applicant: | Elizabeth River Project |
| Latitude: | 36.7999074 |
| Longitude: | -76.307611 |
| Description: | Grant funds of $500,000 were awarded to the Elizabeth River Project to acquire 18.5 acres along Paradise Creek in the City of Portsmouth for the creation of a 40-acre urban public park. The proposed park site is the last large area of open space available for park development along Paradise Creek and will provide the only public access point to the creek. Canoe and kayak launching, trails, and picnic shelters will be made available for public use and 650 linear feet of shoreline will be protected. |
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