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Pony Pasture is one of the most popular spots in the Park, with opportunities for sunbathing, splashing in the James, launching a canoe or raft, and more. In addition to hiking and biking trails, there are also multiple spots to sunbathe and enjoy paddlers braving the Class II Pony Pasture Rapids. Pony Pasture is also integral to the history of the Park. The Scenic James Council was formed in 1966 to preserve Pony Pasture from a proposed highway along the south side of the river.
Parking
7200 Riverside Drive; parking for 150 cars
Yes, ponies
Prior to 1970, Pony Pasture was part of Chesterfield County, and local residents used to graze their horses and ponies in the meadows there.
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