Rockwood Park making an impression on the Communities in Bloom judges this year -- the city received a special mention with five blooms in the Circle of Excellence category for the Rockwood Park redevelopment plan.
The judges wrote major portions of the park have been developed over its one hundred year history to offer a wide range of recreational activities - and - current upgrades will benefit users for all seasons.
And the Hampton High School Military Heritage Project also received a five bloom rating and special mention in the small category of the International Challenge.