Groveland Park is the city playground park near the intersection of Kings Grant Rd and N. Lynnhaven Rd. It is the nearest children’s playground for many King’s Grant homes. The final plan for site refurbishment and new playground equipment is now available. The equipment has been ordered and construction will be scheduled after the 4th of July holiday. In addition to lots of cool play stuff for kids, there will be several new benches and some aesthetic improvements.
‘Tis the season that King’s Grant Community League will once again light Witt Park on King’s Grant Road!
Please join us
Our small work crew will be at Witt Park on Saturday, December 2nd 9am-11am and again on Sunday, December 3rd 1pm-3pm. Any resident able to lend a hand for any brief period would be most welcome (and greatly appreciated). We have all of the lights and power cords needed, but we will gladly accept any donations of white mini-lights that allow us to expand our display. We are trying to move to LED lighting that is more durable and energy efficient, but we still have an area with white incandescent mini-bulbs. If you have new or fully functional used light strings that you wish to donate, please drop them at the park during the above hours and we will try to add them to our display. Most of the work is for adults, but children can help place light strings in the hedges.
If it is raining, we will reschedule for the following weekend.
Watch the sign at the park or on this web site for rescheduled times.
King’s Grant Community League’s mission is to maintain open space in the neighborhood for residents and visitors. This park is a tranquil spot on Watergate Lane looking north over Wolfsnare Creek. There’s a sturdy bench where you can sit to look, listen, and think. There’s an access to the water suitable for canoes and kayaks at high tide. Boat trailers and motor boats are not allowed.
Our next meeting of General Members on Thursday, March 21st at 7:30 PM is sure to be of interest to all KGCL members and many residents of the neighborhood. Please share this information with your neighbors.
Bike Lane Proposal for King’s Grant Road
Mr. Wayne Wilcox from Parks and Recreation will return to discuss a proposal to establish a bike lane on King’s Grant Road. City of Virginia Beach Public Works, Traffic Management Division recently contacted KGCL to inquire about the meeting and share information. TMD was invited to attend the meeting. They are soliciting questions in advance from members. As a property owner affected by any bike lane proposal on King’s Grant Road, King’s Grant Community League will establish a formal position on the proposal. Members’ input is welcome. Send your questions and comments to president@kgcl.org or phone Kevin Curry at 757-613-8158.
Meet The Beacon
The Beacon is covering the story of our 50th anniversary. They would like to interview members and residents about KGCL at the meeting. Please tell your friends and neighbors. The meeting will feature a display of pictures, documents and stories from our archives. Come see how Witt Park came to be and share your stories with The Beacon.
Community Yard Sale
The annual community yard sale is back for a third year! Save the date Saturday, May 4 (rain date Sat., May 11). We’ll share important dates and information. The meeting is great an opportunity to reserve your booth! To inquire by email: yardsale@kgcl.org. To inquire by phone: 757-404-3503.
Mr. Wayne Wilcox shares the City's plans for bikeways and trails at the October General Members' Meeting
At the last General Members’ Meeting on 10/21 we were joined by Mr. Wayne Wilcox, CLA from the City’s Planning, Design and Development team within the Division of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Wilcox shared with members the City’s themes driving the development of a master plan for bikeways and trails. These themes acknowledge that Virginia Beach is not as biking and walking friendly as it could be and they make clear that the City seeks input from residents for improving this situation. Mr. Wilcox invited members to share their thoughts, concerns, and requests for bikeways and trails and many members responded. Among the topic raised were: a need for a bike lane and/or signs on King’s Grant Road, a suggestion to coordinate with the City’s plans to install a sidewalk on North Lynnhaven Road, and desire to have a dedicated multi-use path for bikes and pedestrians from Town Center to the Oceanfront.
The City is currently holding a series of Bikeways and Trails Plan Public Information Meetings. More information, including Mr. Wilcox’s contact information can be found here.
King’s Grant Community League is committed to bringing this kind of information to the attention of the residents and to facilitating communication with the City on the behalf of KGCL Members. To stay informed, be sure to join or renew your membership in KGCL.
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