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Council accepts transfer plan for Heritage Park site; improvements to include lighting and community fields
Summary
Council heard a briefing on acceptance of a real property transfer from Lynchburg City Schools for land behind Heritage High School and on planned improvements that would add field lighting and expanded recreation facilities. Staff will return to a regular meeting for formal acceptance of the transfer.
City staff briefed council on March 11 about a planned transfer of real property from Lynchburg City Schools for land behind Heritage High School that the city intends to develop into improved recreation fields at Heritage Park.
Why it matters: The school board voted unanimously to support the transfer. Staff said the acquisition would develop an underutilized parcel and help address a portion of the city identified as having limited public recreation options.
Planned improvements: Staff described planned renovations to include athletic fields and the addition of field lighting to extend usable hours. Hill Studios was noted as the firm preparing updated renderings based on citizen input; a previous rendering was shown at the briefing.
Community response: Council members from the area said residents and school officials welcomed improvements. Staff emphasized the project aligns with the city's master plans and comprehensive plan and noted local youth-sports organizers reported increased registration for programs such as flag football and soccer.
Next steps: Staff will return on a regular council meeting to request formal acceptance of the property transfer and to present more detailed renderings and project timelines.
