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Albemarle County hosting Community Day at Simpson Park

Chris Graham

albemarle countyAlbemarle County’s Parks & Recreation and Police Departments are hosting a Community Day at the Park event at Simpson Park on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 2-6 p.m.

Community Day at the Park is an opportunity for families and individuals to come together to enjoy Simpson Park and celebrate Southern Albemarle. The day is designed to build stronger relationships among the people who live, work, and serve in the southern part of Albemarle County.

Recreational games and activities, along with opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations, will play a central role in this event. Local community-serving organizations will be present to have discussions about ways our community can unite to make Southern Albemarle even better than it already is.

Planned activities

  • Free Throw Contests
  • 3-point Contests
  • Tennis Tutorials
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Music
  • Kickball
  • Guided Trail Walk
  • Splash Pad
  • Free Play
  • Interactive Booths
  • Free Food Trucks
  • Free Ice Cream ·

Community partners

These organizations will be at the event. Come by and learn about the resources and programming they offer.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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