Fox Elementary’s playground reopens for fun

Reopening signals progress on post-fire reconstruction at Fan elementary school

A mural from the Fox Elementary playground listing the rules.

Fox’s playground is reopened to families, but the old rules (see above) still apply.

Photo by RICtoday

After several months of closure to allow for construction, Fox Elementary’s playground has now reopened for local families.

The school, nestled in the heart of the Fan, has been under construction since it was mostly destroyed by a fire in February 2022. The playground has been open for most of the time since then, but has been closed to the public in recent months as a temporary roof was installed and power was restored to the building.

This development signals a major milestone in the years-long rebuilding process. With the recent improvements, real work on the building’s interior can progress.

RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras and COO Dana Fox have said that they are looking to reopen Fox to students in the fall of 2025.

More from RICtoday
Over the past few days, Gilpin Court has made headlines with two new community-shaping developments.
Let us know what River City news we should cover in 2026.
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture will host a screening of “National Treasure” with live commentary from studious staff.
Just over one year after a fire caused the beloved local bakery to close, Sub Rosa is ready to open its doors once again.
These gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in RVA.
Usher in the new year, from noon to midnight, with these parties around Richmond.
In its debut year, the 4 Tha Culture Holiday Classic invites six Division 1 women’s basketball teams to celebrate culture and talent.
See where you can shop secondhand for clothes, household items, and personalized gifts at thrift shops and resale markets around the 804.
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?