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Locust Grove is located in the northeastern portion of the city. The neighborhood is defined on the south by the 250 Bypass and on the east by the Rivanna River. McIntire Park forms the western edge of Locust Grove. The neighborhood extends north to the corporate limits of the city. The majority of housing in the neighborhood is single family. Although the older houses in the neighborhood were built as a part of the Locust Grove subdivision in the 1890's, the majority of the neighborhood development occurred between 1940 and 1970. The Locust Meadows subdivision, built in the late 1990's is the newest residential section of the neighborhood.

As late as the 1950's, a rural flavor was seen in the remaining dirt roads, barns and much open space in the neighborhood. At that time, Davis Avenue was farmland. In the 1960's the Rt. 250 Bypass was constructed, which changed the identity of the neighborhood. Prior to the construction of the Bypass, Watson Avenue was once a main thoroughfare for travelers heading east from Charlottesville across the Free Bridge towards Richmond. Historic Enderly on Watson Avenue was once used as a "tourist home" and provided lodging for travelers.

River Road is a commercial and industrial area on the eastern edge of the neighborhood, with Long Street providing other commercial services. Locust Grove boasts a number of natural and recreational resources as it is situated between McIntire and Pen Parks. An extensive walking trail runs through the neighborhood along the Rivanna River and Meadow Creek.

Northeast Park is a neighborhood meeting place in the center of the community. The pedestrian bridge connecting Northeast Park with the neighborhood is a valued resource within the neighborhood.