An Unexamined Jewel
In 1882, Cutshaw supervised the construction of the Richmond Pump House. Built with local granite, this Victorian Gothic shrine to industry and nature was erected along the Kanawha Canal…
The JRPS Master Plan online survey is now available!
Your input is valuable to the formation of the James River Park Master Plan. The survey will be available until March 15, 2019.
Meet FOJRP’s New Board President Katherine Mitchell
Katherine has served on the executive committee of the FOJRP Board for the last five years and headed up the Master Plan task force last year.
Volunteer Days are back
The Friends’ monthly volunteer projects are back in full swing after a short summer break. These Saturday work groups are a great way to get out in the park!
Office Manager Position Available
FOJRP is hiring a part-time Office Manager to be responsible for administrative and financial duties associated with the organization.
Master Plan Process Begins
Representatives from many organizations came together this month for the first planning meeting of the Master Plan Advisory Group.
November Creative Workshop
Come explore your creativity, enjoy the park, and get inspired in an on-site Creative Workshop, facilitated by the park’s Artist-in-Residence. Saturday, Nov. 10 from 3-4:30 pm.
Congratulations Nathan Burrell
Nathan Burrell has taken on a new role and is being recognized as an RTD Person of the Year!
New Riverfront Bus Stops
Finally, there is bus service to the river! Try out a new way to get to downtown Richmond’s riverfront. GRTC has added 4 new bus stops to allow for better riverfront access for all Richmonders.
Mayor Stoney All Smiles on His First Rafting Trip Down the James
Mayor Levar Stoney took some time to go rafting on June 16 with representatives from FOJRP, JRA, James River Park staff, Historic Falls of the James Scenic River Advisory Committee, rvaMORE and JROC.