Ten Years of Conservation Easement and Other Milestones

Jun 11, 2019 | News, Park Improvements

In early June of 2009, we received a gift when city officials formally recorded a conservation easement on 280 acres of James River Park. Just this last week, the Capital Region Land Conservancy listed those 280 acres as part of the national Old-Growth Forest Network.

A Wilderness Trail Doesn’t Build Itself. It Needs Parkstar Andrew Alli.

May 22, 2019 | News, Park Improvements

Last year, almost 1.5 million people enjoyed the over 40 miles of trails in the Park. And with that much use, it takes a great deal of upkeep to keep them usable.

The People Have Spoken!

May 22, 2019 | News

The readers of Style Weekly are asked each year to rate what they consider the “Best” in Richmond. They vote for their favorite pizza, favorite pediatrician, favorite car wash, and more. Well, guess what? The James River Park got voted number one in a category and...

Meet the first James River Parkstar: Bryce Wilk

Apr 30, 2019 | News

How does a guy from upstate New York end up in charge of Richmond’s biggest asset? Like a lot of us, he came to Virginia to go to school and pretty much never left. Bryce Wilk went to the College of William & Mary and got his degree in Biology (with a minor in...

An Outdoors Lesson in Asset Management

Apr 29, 2019 | News

600 acres, over 40 miles of trails, and home to countless climbers, kayakers, bikers, paddleboarders, hikers, runners, and more – all nestled in an urban environment in a thriving metropolitan area. How do you manage that with a staff of seven and an annual budget...

Lock It Up or Lose It

Apr 12, 2019 | News

Disney World in Orlando, Florida likes to call itself “The Happiest Place on Earth.” To be certain, it is a joyful place. It’s clean, efficient, friendly, and an adventure for adults and children alike. But each day at Disney World, someone returns to their car after...