Parks and Recreation

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Travel and Outdoors
Catch a glimpse of migrating hummingbirds in Richmond
The birds are coming back through our area, and we rounded up the best spots to see them around town.
March 19, 2026 04:27 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Dock Street Park opens to the public Saturday, June 15
Richmond’s newest park is open for business
June 13, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Know Your City: Pony Pasture Rapids
Over the years, Pony Pasture has been a popular spot for everyone from bicyclists to biker gangs.
June 7, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Events
Get your garden questions answered at this Pollinator Festival
Henrico County Master Gardeners will host plant sale and pollinator festival June 8 at Deep Run Park
May 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Benches, bike lanes, and bus stops — help shape the future of the Diamond District
Give your feedback on the public elements of the Diamond District development, which will help shape the look and feel of the new neighborhood
May 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Share your thoughts on the future of Brown’s Island
What would you add to the manmade island?
May 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
You’re invited to this pop-up park block party
The park near Scott’s Addition will host local food and drink vendors and activities to illustrate the potential of the pop-up
May 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Lace up for the RRRC Summer Track Series
The free community track meets offer family-friendly races for athletes of all paces
May 6, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
Welcome to Bike Month, Richmond
Check out dozens of events happening all around the River City as part of the 11th annual RVA Bike Month
May 3, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Business
LEGO planting over 1,000 trees in Chesterfield
The company held a ceremonial planting to kick off the Parkland Reforestation Project in conjunction with its $1 billion manufacturing facility
April 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail
Representatives from across the region assembled to celebrate the multi-jurisdictional project
April 24, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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