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Crozet, Virginia

Population: 2,820
Located in Albemarle County


Because of Crozet's location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, its natural scenery is one of its distinguishing features. Outdoor activity is popular among residents and visitors.

Crozet Park is a 22-acre recreational facility where various sports organizations local to Albemarle County come to play and practice throughout the year. It has fields for baseball,
T-ball and soccer, as well as a swimming pool and several playgrounds.

Mint Springs Valley Park is another local park. It contains three lakes and 502 acres of land, and boasts an extensive network of hiking trails which offer beautiful views of the surrounding area. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the park's artificial beach is opened to the public and staffed with lifeguards.

Crozet has long been known for its seclusion and slow pace of life. Recently, however, it has seen an increasing rate of housing development, largely because of nearby Charlottesville's reputation as an ideal living location, but also because there is a significant amount of undeveloped land near downtown Crozet.

Education
Western Albemarle High School is a public high school in Crozet serving the central area of Albemarle County. Its approximate enrollment is 1,100 students. In addition, Crozet is served by J.T. Henley Middle School, Brownsville Elementary School, and Crozet Elementary School. All three schools are situated along Highway 250 and nearby to Interstate 64.

Crozet is also home to a branch of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library System. The Crozet Library is housed in a railway depot which was built in 1923, originally for the Virginia Central Railroad. Plans for the construction a new library have been announced due to a lack of space in the older facility.

Each year, Crozet holds an Independence Day celebration, which consists of a parade through the downtown area, a carnival in Crozet Park lasting for several days, and a sizeable fireworks show to bring the festivities to a close.

Crozet Park also hosts the semiannual Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival on Mother's Day weekend and the second weekend of October. This event typically features live entertainment and an outdoor barbecue.

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