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School board approves transfer of Heritage Park parcels to city for park development
Summary
Lynchburg City Schools unanimously approved transferring two parcels adjacent to Heritage campus to the City of Lynchburg for park development. City Parks and Recreation will maintain the property and has assured school community priority use; trustees discussed access and hours but raised no objection.
The Lynchburg City Schools board voted Tuesday to transfer two parcels adjacent to the Heritage campus to the City of Lynchburg for development and maintenance as public parkland.
Dr. Roderick, presenting on behalf of finance and facilities, said the parcels had been reviewed previously by the Finance and Facilities Committee and recommended for transfer. "The purpose of that was ... to develop a public park that would be used both for the school community, but also the larger community as well," Roderick said.
City Parks and Recreation Director Woody White was present and, Roderick said, assured the board that Heritage community uses would have priority when the property is needed by the school. The parcels include the former practice fields accessible off Leesville Road.
Board members asked about access controls and whether a fence or gate would be used to separate school campus areas. Roderick and Parks staff said the property currently has a metal gate on the Leesville Road side and that the department will coordinate typical park hours (currently posted as sunrise to sunset) and use protocols with the school.
A motion to approve the transfer passed by roll call; the clerk recorded a unanimous "yes" from board members present. The board did not attach conditions to the transfer beyond the Parks and Recreation department's assurance that the Heritage community would have priority access for school‑related activities.
No immediate budget or design details were included in the motion; Parks and Recreation staff will handle future planning and maintenance under city management.
