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Parks and Recreation

Enjoy the beauty of the Richmond region from the comfort of a tent, cabin, or yurt.
The James A. Buzzard River Education Center will serve thousands of students each year.
Testing has shown bacteria population in river water has returned to safe levels.
The history of the Gothic building on the bank of the James
The county will host a five-day grand opening celebration for Taylor Farm Park in Sandston
The Virginia Outdoors Plan is open for public comment through the end of July
Show your guests all the best spots in the city
Richmond INSPIRE will involve city leaders, community members, local experts, and stakeholders to develop a vision for Richmond Parks and Recreation
Whether you want to join a parade, watch a laser light show, or sit back and enjoy some fireworks, there’s an Independence Day celebration in Richmond for you.
Richmond takes top spot in the inaugural ranking
Richmond’s newest park is open for business
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Stop by Baltik’s on Tuesday, Oct. 14 for a free bagel, and congratulate the team on one milestone-marking year of business.
Weeks after wandering onto a North-Carolina-bound distribution truck, Richmond’s beloved “Lowe’s cat” Francine returns home, and a celebration is underway.
A locally organized tour will spotlight the Museum District’s cherished residential cats.
Here’s where to grab a slice at 25+ pizza restaurants around the River City
Curbside leaf pickups begin October 6.
Maymont Community Garden hosted a volunteer-based Mosaic Day to help beautify the backsides of ramps at Texas Beach Skate Park.
Lend a hand outdoors at these regional volunteer events.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the first major section of the Fall Line Trail to open.
There’s a whole lot to love about spending the fall season in Richmond, from pumpkin + apple picking to scare-worthy haunts + classic movie screenings.
Dust off your cowboy boots and work up an appetite — the state fair returns Sept. 26-Oct. 5.