Tonsler Recreation Center

Parks & Playgrounds in Charlottesville, Virginia

4.4 (452)

Category	Parks & Playgrounds · Tourist attraction
Address	500 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Street	Cherry Avenue
Area	Charlottesville, Virginia
Phone	(434) 970-3589
Google rating	4.4 (452)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 16, 2026

Hours

Monday	12–8 pm
Tuesday	12–8 pm
Wednesday	12–8 pm
Thursday	12–8 pm
Friday	12–8 pm
Saturday	12–6 pm
Sunday	Closed

About Tonsler Recreation Center

Amenities: Playground Basketball Courts Game Room Pool Tables Meeting Room Wi-Fi

Tonsler Recreation Center is one of the parks & playgrounds listed in Charlottesville, Virginia. The business is registered at 500 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under tourist attraction, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. On most of those days it is open 12–8 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Tonsler Recreation Center at (434) 970-3589; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is charlottesville.gov, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 452 reviews.

How Tonsler Recreation Center compares with other parks & playgrounds in Charlottesville

It has the third-most Google reviews (452) of the 6 parks & playgrounds listed in Charlottesville.
It shares Cherry Avenue with one other listed business.
Nearest other parks & playgrounds: Northeast Park (1.7 mi), Darden Towe Park (2.4 mi), Pen Park (2.7 mi)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Carolyn Moore 4 months ago

This place has great pickleball courts that are shared with tennis courts. They are up the stairs from the lower level parking. The courts are in excellent shape and freshly lined.

Edisa Fific 2 years ago

Every Sunday Food Sharing is caring had food distribution

Mary Douthat 3 years ago

My son loves Tonsler Park . Every time he comes here, he is recognized by people , and the kids want to play with him and ask him to show them basketball tricks! Lovely little park . Every one is friendly that I’ve encountered.

82 4 years ago

Playground is well maintained and has a wide variety of climbing/playing options for all ages. We’ve been frequenting this splash pad since my kiddos were little and we still have fun every time we’re here. Heads up though, there’s basically no shade around the play equipment so it gets HOT! 🥵

Kader Sümer Edited 7 years ago

The pool is open for the kids during summer time. Two basketball fields are available. Tennis courts for the tennis lovers. Rest rooms are located inside the park. You can spend time with your family. Enjoy!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tonsler Recreation Center located?

Tonsler Recreation Center is at 500 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Tonsler Recreation Center?

Tonsler Recreation Center is listed as a park and is also tagged on Google as tourist attraction.

What are the hours of Tonsler Recreation Center?

Published hours are Monday: 12–8 pm; Tuesday: 12–8 pm; Wednesday: 12–8 pm; Thursday: 12–8 pm; Friday: 12–8 pm; Saturday: 12–6 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Tonsler Recreation Center open on Sunday?

No, Tonsler Recreation Center is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Tonsler Recreation Center?

You can call Tonsler Recreation Center at (434) 970-3589.

How is Tonsler Recreation Center rated on Google?

Tonsler Recreation Center has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 452 reviews.

Does Tonsler Recreation Center have a website?

Yes, the website of Tonsler Recreation Center is charlottesville.gov (linked on this page).