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Hunter Applewhite & Team: ParkStars

Apr 12, 2022 | News, ParkStars

Hunter Applewhite and his team at the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation have made a huge impact on the Richmond community.

And the Award for Best Richmond Asset Goes To…

Apr 1, 2022 | News, ParkStars

We love the Park because of its beauty, the opportunity it affords for adventure, and what it teaches us. In dollars and cents, it’s as valuable as gold.

Welcome new Superintendent and January ParkStar, Giles Garrison!

Jan 14, 2022 | News, ParkStars

We have some pretty exciting news! We hope that you’ll join us in welcoming the new Superintendent of the James River Park System: Giles Garrison!

Meet James River ParkStar Cassi Patterson

Nov 3, 2021 | News, ParkStars

This month’s ParkStar, Cassi Patterson, tells us why the Pump House Park is special to the history of RVA, and why it deserves to be preserved and restored.

Meet ParkStar Laura Greenleaf!

Sep 19, 2021 | Invasive Species Task Force, News, ParkStars

Laura Greenleaf is a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist and the co-founder of our Invasive Plant Task Force. Thanks to her work (and the work of our many volunteers!) we can uproot nuisance plants and allow our native plants to thrive!

Meet our new ParkStar, Mary Kay Martin

May 19, 2021 | News, ParkStars

Meet this month’s ParkStar, Mary Kay Martin, the President of Friends of James River Park. A kayaker and native of Richmond, Mary Kay has RVA in her DNA.

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    We are citizen stewards of the James River Park. We do this by providing ongoing support for conservation, enhancement, and recreational enjoyment of the James River Park, while protecting its natural and historic environments.

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    Richmond, VA 23220
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