Join Us for the Winter Solstice!
We hope that you’ll join us for OUR celebration on the 21st, when we’ll begin to gather at 4:30 PM at Belle Isle. There will be a traditional bonfire, snacks and hot drinks, and plenty of songs. Bring your singing voice or instrument so that you can join in!
Encourage the city of RVA to Approve the James River Park Master Plan
The James River Park System Master Plan has been completed and the Friends of the James River Park’s next challenge is adoption of the plan by Richmond City Council so we can move forward with its implementation. This will be a two part process, starting with approval from Richmond’s Planning Commission. The Planning Commission […]
Lending a Helping…Hoof?
We recently got a helping hand…hoof…from a team…herd…of goats.
RSVP now to the Annual Membership Party!
Join us at Legend Brewery in Manchester on September 26th as we celebrate the completion of the year-long James River Park Master Plan process!
ParkStars Don’t Always Wear a JRPS Uniform
“Urban River Ambassadors” are area high school students who work with the staff of the Park to learn about our local national resources and then pass these lessons on to other middle-school aged kids. The Park lucked out when they found Trevon Lewis and Evan Watkins.
Penelope Davenport is a James River ParkStar
The James River Park is a tremendous asset and resource, but many in our region (and indeed around the world) don’t realize that it belongs to all of us, and it’s free to enjoy. Penelope Davenport is the James River Park System Outdoor Education Program Supervisor, and she wants to change this.
Read the Draft of the Master Plan and provide feedback here!
After much deliberation, the James River Park Master Plan has been drafted and ready for your comments and concerns. The ten year Master Plan provides milestones and specific goals and costs associated with Richmond’s most prized natural possession: The James River Park. Please join us in reviewing the draft, then take the survey to provide […]
Do You Want Some Free Trees?
On July 12, the Governor announced the James River Buffer Program. It’s part of a $15 million initiative to improve the water quality in and around the James River.
Thank You for Joining Us for the Master Plan Draft Review
On the evening of Wednesday, July 17th, those behind the Master Plan will join with VHB and Hargreaves Associates to provide us with an overview of the Draft, and you’re invited.
It’s Starting to Look Like a Busy Summer!
Early Summer has been a busy time across the James River Park System for staff, volunteers, visitors, and even filmmakers!