Not Every ParkStar Wears a JRPS Uniform
Some of them are direct employees of the Park, but many of them are volunteers. They help with cleanups, invasive plant removal, trail-building, and more.
A New Pernicious Invasive Species in the Park
Most of the invasive species in the James River Park are of the flora kind. We can battle those with pulling and pruning. But a more nefarious kind has emerged. The Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in the Park
Ten Years of Conservation Easement and Other Milestones
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.
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!
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 honorable mention in two others! The First Place for […]
Meet the first James River Parkstar: Bryce Wilk
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 history […]
An Outdoors Lesson in Asset Management
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 well under a half million dollars? According to Superintendent Bryce […]
Lock It Up or Lose It
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 a day of riverboat rides and Mouse sightings to […]
Support the Mayor’s Park Budget
Mayor Stoney’s latest budget includes a lot to help sustain and grow the James River Park System. Lend him your support!
Using the James River Park to Help Kids
This podcast is great. The conversation with Andy Slabaugh focuses on how one man uses the James River Park to help kids heal. As a therapist, Slabaugh takes kids into the woods and along the water to get them to open up about what’s going on in their lives.