Use Caution on the River!
As we get into warmer and warmer weather, many of us will partake in one of Richmond’s favorite pastimes: Enjoying the James River. It’s not a water park. There are no lifeguards. It’s a swift-moving river, full of currents, eddies, and rapids – some of them dangerous!
Universal Access at Huguenot Flatwater is Fully Funded!
Improving access to the James River within the James River Park System is a priority of the James River Outdoor Coalition (JROC). The James River Park System’s Huguenot Flatwater area is now one step closer to having a universally accessible access ramp!
A New Bathhouse at Pony Pasture!
Most people don’t get excited about some bathroom renovations in a park, especially when that bathroom is closed to the public. But we used this time to renovate the bathrooms at Pony Pasture!
Bringing Back the Woods
We’ve remained busy during our quarantine, and one of our ongoing projects has been the improvement of Huguenot Flatwater. We’ve been working tirelessly to clear some of the invasive plant species that were choking out native plants. We sometimes even employed goats!
Have a Safe & Socially Distant Memorial Day
For many of us, Memorial Day means a three-day weekend, but our embrace of outdoor Summer fun is going to need to take on a different flavor.
How to Track Stand with Riverside Cycling
Click HERE for the video! It’s been perfect weather for biking lately; warm enough to shed the layers but cool enough to keep those buckets of sweat at bay (just me with the buckets of sweat?…cool….). Perfect temps and trail conditions, however, are leading to heavy traffic throughout the Park system. It’s not great for […]
Art Activity: To Be a Tree!
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Exploring Riverview Cemetery
This week, Sarah and Penelope took a run through Riverview Cemetery. Just a short distance from downtown, the cemetery is located at 1401 S Randolph St, Richmond, VA 23220; It’s close to Hollywood Cemetery, Oregon Hill, and North Bank Park. Unlike North Bank Park, however, on this lovely (if a little moody) spring day, we […]
James River Readers: Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCluskey
Today, Penelope and Sarah are reading “Blueberries for Sal”, a Caldecott Medal- winning children’s book by Robert McCluskey. Join us at 10am on Thursdays for live Zoom story time, and check back here for video recording of the stories. If you have stories that you’d like us to read, or you’d like to read […]
Coronavirus Notes from Bryce Wilk (Updated)
There are many ways to “be smart” while you’re enjoying the Park. Bear in mind, our goal is to keep this asset open and available.