Registration for the Wood River Run is now open!
Dear Friends of the James River Park Registration for the 2023 Wood River Run is now open! In memory of Christian Wood, a talented young kayaker who lost his life while kayaking on the James in 2018, this year’s race will take place on April 15th at Pony Pasture. The course will be roughly similar […]
A Recap of Our 2022
2022 was a very eventful year for FOJRP and I wanted to share a recap of our top stories for the year.
The City of Richmond is hiring Urban Park Rangers in the James River Park!
This important new department in the Park will work to build a culture of park appreciation and stewardship in order to create a safe and enriching environment for all park visitors.
Cidney Oleniacz is our newest James River ParkStar!
Our newest ParkStar is Blue Sky Fund! They provide transformational experiences for Richmond area youth through outdoor education. The James River Park System is where they do a lot of their programming.
A New Way to Support the Park
Back in October I had the chance to meet artist Sheryl Stalnaker. Sheryl is donating a portion of the proceeds from The James River Collection directly to FOJRP.
We’re Counting on You for Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day of global generosity where many different non-profit organizations make their pitch for why and how you should support the work they do.
Some Thanks from the Park Staff
The James River Park System staff shared memories and experiences with family in thanks to our region’s crown jewel.
A Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving has become one of my favorite holidays because giving thanks is such a huge part of my job. I am glad to be able to have this time to remind you how grateful I am for the opportunity to work with you in the JRPS.
What Does the Environment Mean to You?
Our JRPS education partners are hard at work developing an Environmental Literacy Plan for Richmond Public Schools, and we would appreciate your insight in the drafting process.
A Fall Update and Your Support
The Park is full of color and life this time of year and it is my favorite time to be outdoors. As we prepare for winter projects, I thought this would be a great time to update you all on what we have been up to.