Foundation Properties
The Foundation acquired this old service station site in September 2002 and turned it green. It is.36 acres and is a showplace garden that sits on the corner of Jefferson Ave and Main St.
This .57 acre property encompasses two parcels located on the corner of Aberthaw Ave and Jefferson Ave. It was acquired by the Foundation in December 2011 and is maintained as a showplace garden.
Located on the corner of Jefferson and South Ave, this .21 acre lot encompass two parcels of land; One that was donated in February 2002 and one that was acquired in August 2003.
Donated to the Foundation in December of 2001, this 4.84 acre parcel is located behind the Brentwood Shopping Center and is bordered on all sides by Residential Housing. We maintain it in its natural state and, as such, it contributes significantly to the city's tree canopy. This site is not publicly accessible.
Our newest parcel, this .11 acre parcel is located at the corner of 51st Street and Huntington Ave. Originally a parking lot for the Newport News General and Non-Sectarian Hospital (later known as Riverside Hospital), the parcel was transferred from the city to foundation in March 2018. We are currently seeking public input on plans for the plot, if interested click here to fill out a short survey.
This 1.8 acre lot is located on the corner of Lees Mill and Warwick Blvd and was donated to the Foundation with the lot across the street from it in January 2008. It is maintained mostly in its natural state to protect waterways that run through the property and under Warwick Blvd and out to our the City's reservoir.
This .4 acre lot was donated to the Foundation in January 2008 along with the lot across the street from it. It is maintained completely in its natural state.
This .39 acre lot was donated to the Foundation in November 2005. It sits just off the corner of Eastwood and Warwick Blvd and is currently being affected by construction work on the intersection intended to reduce flooding. Once the work is complete, the Foundation intends to return this property to a show place garden.
This .37 acre lot was acquired by the Foundation in April 2010. It is maintained mostly in its natural state to provide a buffer for adjacent residential from surrounding businesses.
This property is encompasses 3 parcels of land that total .2 acres. Acquired by the Foundation in January of 2002 it sits on the corner of 43rd Street and Jefferson Ave.
Our premier property Chatham Trail is 6.87 acres and was donated to the Foundation in March 2002. This property features a pond with fountain, a walking trail that is safe for puppy paws and strollers, and plenty of open space for events or picnics. In fact, this location is where we hold our annual fundraiser Party at the Pond. It is available for rent!
This .32 acre lot was donated to the Foundation in November 2006. It is located on the corner of Chestnut Ave and 39th St and features a entranceway sign for the Chestnut Ave Business District.
This .15 acre lot sits just across the railroad tracks from our Chestnut Ave Corner Lot. It was donated to the Foundation in November 2006.
This .11 acre lot sits on the corner of 29th Street and Marshall Ave and was donated to the Foundation in November 2006. This property features a large growth red oak tree.
Located adjacent to Hilton Elementary School, the Hilton Ravine is a 6 acre property characterized by a natural stormwater ravine. The property is maintained by the Foundation on behalf of the City. It features an outdoor classroom, walking trail, and educational elements. We are in the process of renovating the area as the city completes much needed upgrades to the stormwater infrastructure in the surround Greater Hilton Neighborhood. To support this project click here.
Acquired through a partial land donation in December 2002, this 3.17 acre parcel is partially wooded and sits just north of the Stoneybrook Shopping Center.
This .21 acre lot was acquired by the Foundation in June 2017 and sits on the Hampton City Line. The Foundation intends to design a unique entranceway on this lot in the near future.
This 2.1 acre lot was donated to the Foundation in February 2003. Located adjacent to the DMV on the corner of Denbigh Blvd and Patrick Henry Dr, the Foundation leaves this lot in a natural state preserving wildlife habitats and contributing to the tree canopy in the city.
This .17 acre lot is located on the corner of Warwick Blvd and Culpepper Ave in the center of the city. It was acquired by the Foundation in November 2011 and is maintained as a showplace garden.
This 2 acre lot was donated to the Foundation in April 2007. It sits on the corner of McLawhorne Dr and Jefferson Ave at the entrance to Hines Middle School and the Midtown Community Center. The Foundation maintains this lot as a partially wooded and partially showplace garden.
Acquired by the Foundation in April 2001. This 1.34 acre parcel was the Foundation's first acquisition. We maintain it as a mostly wooded lot on the southeast corner of Jefferson Avenue and McLawhorne Dr.
The Foundation acquired this .66 acre lot in December 2007. It sits on the corner of Woodhaven Road and Jefferson Ave and is maintained mostly in its natural state to provide a buffer to adjacent residential from busy Jefferson Ave.