Friends of the James River Park in partnership with the City developed a 10-year master plan for the Park that was adopted by City Council in January.
Park News
Bryce is Moving Up!
We have good news and bad: Bryce Wilk is leaving us as Superintendent, but he’ll still be a valuable asset to the Park.
50th Anniversary Virginia Scenic River Program
The year, 2020, marked the 50th Anniversary of the Virginia Scenic Rivers Act, passed by the General Assembly in 1970.
Visiting History at Williams Island
Have you ever been at Pony Pasture and wondered about that patch of land in the middle of the James? That’s Williams Island.
Invasive Plants Don’t Take a Winter Break
The work of the James River Park System Invasive Plant Task Force doesn’t end when cold weather arrives. In fact, we are scheduling more invasive plant fighting volunteer days during January and February.
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The James River Park System
Owned by the City of Richmond, the JRPS is a public park in Richmond Virginia. The Friends are citizen stewards of the James River Park. We provide ongoing support for conservation, enhancement, and recreational enjoyment of the park, while protecting its natural and historic environments, in partnership with the City of Richmond Department of Parks & Recreation.
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