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: | Eleanor Park Conservation Easement |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY22 |
| Acres: | 1.8 |
| Locality: | Westmoreland County |
| Management Agency: | The Town of Colonial Beach |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | Cultural & Historic Preservation, Scenic Preservation, Water Quality Improvement |
| Amount Awarded: | $387,416.00 |
| Applicant: | The Town of Colonial Beach |
| Latitude: | 38.234951 |
| Longitude: | -76.958294 |
| Description: | The Eleanor Park Conservation Easement project protects in perpetuity 1.8 acres of waterfront property from sale and development. The land is owned by the Town of Colonial Beach and is adjacent to the Potomac River. This parcel was the last undeveloped and publicly-owned waterfront greenspace in town, making it a unique space for townspeople and wildlife alike. Eleanor Park is home to large, native, mature hardwood trees, which provide a sanctuary for osprey, eagles and other wildlife. The space has been used as a park on and off for more than 130 years, and is currently a passive recreation space. The town sought to protect the park and its scenic, cultural/historic, flood resilient and water quality conservation values. |
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