Located at one of the quieter sections of the James River, a little more than a mile above Pony Pasture Rapids, this 37-acre parcel includes river access steps, a boat ramp for canoes, kayaks and inner tubes, a series of footpaths, and a changing room. A set of stairs leads to a viewpoint of the remains of the Old Westham Bridge, another reminder of the city’s past. Several side paths lead to the shoreline, providing access to bank fishing, one of the park’s most pleasant activities. It is located just upstream of the Huguenot Bridge and is bordered to the east by Rattlesnake Creek and to the west by Old Southampton Road.
Facilities
There is a port-a-potty at Huguenot Flatwater.
Danger Below
River users will quickly encounter dangerous hydraulics at Z Dam and Bosher’s Dam just below this spot.
Hours
Open from sunrise to sunset every day.
Friends of the James River Park is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 26-3587880.
Friends of the James River Park
P.O. Box 4453
Richmond, VA 23220
friends@jamesriverpark.org