Parks and recreation Update on Amherst parks, recreation master plan presented Justin Faulconer May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024 0 1 of 4 The new playground at Seminole Park in Madison Heights is pictured April 27. In the background is fencing for the county’s first dog park. Justin Faulconer In this July 2021 file photo, Brianna Read throws a frisbee for her dog Bear in the James River at Riveredge Park in Madison Heights. New Era-Progress file photo Fiona Russell, 4, and her father Tony Russell, of Amherst County, walk on the boardwalk at Monacan Park on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. New Era-Progress file A view of the home that adjoins the Amherst County courthouse and Amherst County Sheriff’s Office parking lot, a spot envisioned as a new mini park. Justin Faulconer, the News & Advance Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Faulconer kAmp? FA52E6 :? 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