Parks and Recreation

We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that the River City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
The county will install a new earthen dam, native plants, and a community walking trail to enhance the area
A guide for runners, walkers, spectators, and anyone just hoping to avoid traffic
Get a move on around these River City paths and see the best nature, history, and architecture Richmond has to offer.
Friends of the JRPS seeking donations to help with the deal
JRPS has a survey and several workshops to get feedback on park experience and spread the word about invasive species.
All levels of roller skaters are welcome at Rollin’ on the River, a new partnership between the Capital Trail, River City Roller Derby, and RVA Roll Patrol
The project is over a decade in the making — see trail plans and hear from the design team at a community meeting.
Richmonders took home wins in both men’s and women’s races
The site of four Civil War battles will be preserved and protected from future developments with the help of the Capital Region Land Conservancy
The two initiatives were announced in tandem with the new Experience Chesterfield tourism website.
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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.
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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.