About Charlottesville's Forest Lakes

For the uninitiated, Fridays After Five is a free family oriented event that takes place in in downtown Charlottesville every Friday during the spring, summer and fall. It's a casual block party with live music, great food, local culture wine and brews. It's a great way to experience the wide diversity and eclectic nature of our populace. It's fun, be there or be square. Here's a look at this season’s line up Fridays After Five lineup. The free shows begin at 5:30 p.m. and are open to listeners of all ages.

Last evenings Friday's was fantastic. The rain stayed away and the weather was perfect. Jamal Millner and Comrades headlined and blew the house down. The band says its inspiration comes from music in the '60s and '70s, incorporating elements of R&B, blues and rock. The mall prominade was host to several new and exciting street musicians.

Forest Lakes a Charlottesville bedroom community in northern Albemarle county is convenient to everything including downtown Charlottesville, UVA, the Medical Center, and NGIC. Residents enjoy many amenities including two swim and tennis clubs, a large fitness center, 12 miles of paved jogging trails, neighborhood elementary and middle schools. Out of about 1,400 homes our MLS indicates there are just 30 for sale, only 4 of which are distressed properties, and just a scant few for rent. If you are an investor, would like to be an investor or know of someone that is and investor, please give this neighborhood a look.

For those residents of Forest Lakes this weekend begins the summer fun. The north and south pools are open for the summer season.
Pools open Saturday, May 29th!

School Hours (thru Jun 11th)
North - 3-8pm M-F
South - 10am-8pm M-F, 11-9 Sat/Sun Normal Hours (after Jun 11th)
North - 10am to 9pm daily
South - 12-9pm M-F*, 11-9 Sat/Sun

*During school days, the South Pool will close from 3:00 - 6:00pm for Swim Team Practice.

South pool will close at 3pm on Jun 23rd, Jul 7th and Jul 21st for home swim meets.

Forest Lakes in northern Albemarle county is convenient to everything including downtown Charlottesville, UVA, the Medical Center, and NGIC. The National Ground Intelligence Center is just five minutes from Forest Lakes. Out of about 1,400 homes there are just 35 for sale, only 5 distressed properties, and just a scant few for rent. If you are an investor, would like to be an investor or know of someone that is and investor, please give this neighborhood a look.

In a few short weeks summer will be upon us. For those of us in the northern Albemarle county area there is a great alternative to lying around making your own gravy. Chris Green Lake, which is just a couple minutes from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, offers boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

Hours of operation are daily 12:00pm to 7:00pm. (from Memorial Day weekend through the summer swim season, except on the days when Albemarle County Schools are in session).

Canoe rental is $5,00 per hour (cheap).

Fishing: A Virginia State Fishing License is required. A wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is
available. All bass 12 to 15 inches must be released immediately. Five bass per day limit. All other State Regulations apply.

Amenities: 3 miles of trails; wheelchair-accessible playground; 8 tables and 5 grills scattered throughout the park; seasonal restrooms; 2 picnic shelters with open grills and electricity.