Colonial Heights, Virginia
Population: 17,000
Located in Independent Cities - East County
Located in southeastern Virginia, Colonial Heights is 20 miles south of Richmond, Virginia's state capital, and 120 miles south of the nation's capital. The City of Petersburg lies directly across the Appomattox River. Schools-Colonial Heights Public Schools provide an outstanding educational program for approximately 2,700 students. The system is composed of three elementary schools (K-5), a middle school (6-8), a high school, and technical center (9-12). The teaching staff has undergraduate and advanced degrees from colleges and universities throughout the United States. All of the schools are accredited by the Virginia Board of Education and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school system is governed by a five-member board with a non-voting high school representative. The division has an alternative education program that reflects the goals of education for the Colonial Heights school system. The special education program serves pre-school as well as K-12 students and is coordinated by Pupil Personnel Services. Students identified for gifted and talented (CREATE) programs are offered differential educational experiences. Adult education classes are offered to provide additional opportunities to the community. Recreation -- Programs are provided year-round by the Recreation Department for people of all ages. The 21-acre White Bank Park features a public boat landing and Fort Clifton Park, located on Civil War grounds and listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, features an amphitheater along with other facilities. Lakeview Park, located along scenic Swift Creek Lake, is the City's newest park. Facilities include a boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic pavilion, rest rooms, playground and tennis courts. The Community Building of Colonial Heights provides space, free of charge, for civic and fraternal meetings. A senior citizens wing is staffed full-time. Shepherd Stadium, a sports facility with 1,300 seats, contains a recreation room for youth activities. In addition, the City maintains five baseball diamonds, four softball fields, 11 lighted tennis courts, eight basketball courts and six playgrounds. Also in operation is the Violet Bank Museum which houses artifacts and furnishings from the Civil War period. Proximity to Richmond makes that city's amenities a realistic option for Colonial Heights residents. In addition, Atlantic beaches lie less than two hours to the East and the famed Blue Ridge Mountains are about two hours to the west. Religious Establishments -- Most denominations are represented by the approximately 150 churches in Colonial Heights and Chesterfield County. Jewish Synagogues are located nearby in Petersburg and Richmond. Transportation--Roads -- The East Coast's premier interstate, I-95, runs north-south through the City. Interstate 95 intersects I-64, just 20 miles north of the city, and with I-85 just south of the city. Quick access to I-95 north and I-64 east and west is provided by I-295 which circumvents the city of Richmond. U.S. Route 1-301 runs through the City and U.S. 460 is two miles south. Government-Colonial Heights is organized under a council-manager form of government. There are seven council members elected at large who, in turn, elect a mayor. The City's chief administration officer is a city manager.
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