That Doesn’t Go There
The Lionfish is a colorful little killer that’s creating havoc in the Caribbean and Atlantic. But our Park has its own invasive species to deal with.
Welcome from the New Park Superintendent
Hello there! My name is Bryce Wilk and I hail from the state of New York, but have since fallen in love with Virginia and the RVA. I first acquainted myself with Virginia when I enrolled into the College of William and Mary where I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology, minored in History […]
A New Chapter Begins: Park Staff Updates
The City of Richmond’s Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department came under the leadership of Chris Frelke in 2018. One of the first tasks undertaken by the new Director was to review overall park operations. Once the review was completed, he recognized the immediate need to reorganize the Department to provide better facility management and […]
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.