05.14.2024

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🌳 Meet us at the park

25+ parks in Richmond

Click the image to see the full guide, including our favorite city escape parks. | Photo by @scuffletown_park

Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kids or to decompress with some off-screen time, Richmond has 25+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy.

Bonus: We’ve created a handy map so you can find each park.

For nature lovers

Belle Isle
Cross the pedestrian bridge and enjoy the James River Park’s most popular site. Explore historic sites and trails, relax on the rocks, do some bird watching, or take advantage of wheelchair-accessible fishing.

Flood Wall Park
Nature, industry, and history meet at the trails around the city’s flood wall. It’s an easy hike to splendid views of the river and city and connects with several other trails.

RICtoday_ParksGuide_ForestHill — Explore Forest Hill with the kid in your life. | Photo by @rva.familyfun

For families

Maymont
The Children’s Farm and Nature Center are both ideal for families of all sizes. Walk the gardens, watch animals, or enjoy a picnic on the grounds.

Pony Pasture
There are plenty of opportunities for river activities for all ages at this popular spot on the James. Watch paddlers, hike, bike, or fish.

PARK365
Children with and without disabilities will love the accessible treehouse, merry-go-rounds, swings, and water features.

RICtoday_ParksGuide_BatteryPark_MichaelJordanMural — Artist Jake Van Yahres worked with local youth to create this Michael Jordan mural in Battery Park.
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Photo by @cwclarke_photos

For athletes

Byrd Park
In addition to events at Dogwood Dell and plenty of lakeside walking space, Byrd Park has a tennis complex and two softball fields.

Battery Park
Play tennis where Arthur Ashe learned the game. The park also has basketball courts, playgrounds, and horseshoe pits.

Gillies Creek Park
Enjoy disc golf on the classic 18-hole course — reader Miles M. tells us its the oldest in the city, established in 1993 — or try out the BMX race track or horseshoe pits.

We’re not done yet — click the button below to keep exploring the River City.

20+ local parks

Poll

What is your favorite park activity to do in Richmond?

A. Walking my dog
B. Spending time with the kiddos
C. Having a picnic
D. Jogging or working out

Let us know

Events

Tuesday, May 14

“Big Trouble in Little China” | Tuesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | Kurt Russell stars in this John Carpenter film — see it on the big screen for RVA Mag night.
Imminence | Tuesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St., Richmond | $22 | See the Swedish metalcore band live in the River City.

Wednesday, May 15

Church Hill Bike Tour | Wednesday, May 15 | 6-8 p.m. | The Goodwyn at Union Hill, 2230 Venable St., Richmond | Free | Register to join Better Housing Coalition on a 3-mile tour to see the group’s work on housing affordability and preservation.
Flying Squirrels vs. Reading Fightin Phils | Wednesday, May 15 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Get to the game early for Wine & K-9s night with deals on drinks and a special dog-friendly seating section.

Thursday, May 16

Music on Main | Thursday, May 16, Thursday, May 23 | 5:45-8 p.m. | Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St., Richmond | Free | Head to the patio for post-work tunes with J Tucker and the Krewe.
Gone Country | Thursday, May 16 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Ember Music Hall, 309 E. Broad St., Richmond | $0-$25 | Get in free to this rocking country party when you RSVP before 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 18

Kasama Collective Turns One | Saturday, May 18 | 2-7 p.m. | The Answer Brewpub, 6008 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free entry | Get ready to party at this event with raffles, karaoke, dancing, live music, local vendors, food and drinks, and a bounce house.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Open

The former Balliceaux and Brun spot on Lombardy has a new tenant. Joe Kmetz and Jennie Garriques opened Trouvaille in early May. The restaurant has a curated menu of small plates and entrees. Expect the menu to change frequently. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Shop

Lotte Plaza Market is now open near the intersection of West Broad Street and Hungary Spring Road. It is the first Richmond-area location for the Asian grocery chain. The store includes a fish market, butcher counter, prepared foods section, and mini food court. (Richmond Magazine)

Coming Soon

The former Circuit Arcade Bar in Scott’s Addition will soon open as Parlay Bar & Lounge. The dual concept sports bar and card shop will open this Saturday, May 18. (Richmond BizSense)

Number

$1.2 million. That’s how much a recognizable Museum District building sold for last month. The one-story, circular structure on Floyd was designed as a 2,200-sqft office space in the 1950s. There’s no word on its future. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Outdoors

If you missed the pop-up park party over the weekend, no worries. Richmond Cycling Corps will host a bike swap and celebration at the Broad Street mini park this Thursday, May 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Attendees can learn more about local cycling groups and try out gear.

Sports

The River City Sting, a women’s tackle football team, are recruiting new players. Know someone who’d be interested? Reach out to get more information — no experience is required.

Travel

Been thinking of visiting the world’s largest natural habitat zoo? This is the year to go. Celebrate the North Carolina Zoo’s 50th Anniversary with these 50 Fabulous Finds in Randolph County. Bonus: Snag a free 2024 travel guide, too.*

Theater

🦑 Calling all creature enthusiasts

A horror musical starring puppets is coming to Richmond

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“Cthulhu: The Musical!” is adapted from the 1929 short story “The Call of Cthulhu.” | Photo by Josh Fitz / Liquid Reel

If you have “see an R-rated puppet horror musical” on your bucket list, good news. Oregon-based troupe Puppeteers for Fears will bring “Cthulhu: The Musical!” to the Canal Club on July 3.

A musical comedy based on the tale of the Lovecraftian monster, the show features original songs, live puppetry, and a full rock band. The troupe uses multimedia backgrounds to enhance the atmosphere of the production. Five actors helm the custom-made puppets.

The 18+ show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

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Answered

Last week, we quizzed you on a prominent Richmond soccer alum.

W League RVA announces team name, branding

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Sauerbrunn was in the midst of her collegiate career at UVA when she played with the Destiny. | Photo by Erik Drost

Becky Sauerbrunn is the USWNT player who once called the River City home. Around 30% of respondents got the question right.

In 2006 and 2007, Sauerbrunn played for the Richmond Kickers Destiny, our former women’s team. Read more about how the Ivy came to be at the button below.

How the Ivy grew

The Wrap

Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s edition by:
Robin

From the editor

I had a great time at the first-ever Richmond Ivy game over the weekend and I’m looking forward to supporting the team all season long. Up the Ivy!

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