Revitalizing Chimborazo Park: Restoration and Renewal
The Rotary Club of Church Hill has been approved for a community and environmental benefit grant through the Rotary Foundation! On Monday, 09 September 2024, club members began initial work efforts to enhance the front gardens of Chimborazo Park in the Richmond neighborhood of Church Hill. The grant will cover planting of 4 trees for shade, 2 perennial beds and introduction of additional seating in order to increase use from the local community. We are partnering with Chimborazo Park Conservancy for sustainable maintenance, ultimately creating a legacy project for the Rotary Club of Church Hill. Chimborazo Park is a historic land site in the Church Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA. Created in 1874, the park was previously the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the world's largest military hospitals. After…
