We were here for a party and the party is inclusive for all ages and abilities. There's nice…read moreshaded areas and the restrooms are extremely clean.

A huge fenced in playground! There are toddler and big kids playgrounds, water play, a sensory…read morewall, and plenty of space to run around. There is a parking lot right in front of the playground. My kids had so much fun and hope to visit again next time we visit Richmond!

The park itself is nice and clean. So many things for little ones and older kids to do. The only…read morecomplaint was the bathrooms near the splash pads were atrocious, missing stall handles, reeked of urine. Just filthy! waste on the floor, used pads falling out the trash bins all over the floor. So unfortunate the public is trashing this beautiful park! It gets very crowded in the warmer months especially once the splash pads open up. I went on a Monday afternoon and they were packed.. people are not paying attention to their kids, some older kids are pushing the little ones and a lot of youth groups without the proper amount of chaperones.

Stunning new park that features so many amenities! Including a huge playground, splash area and a…read morebmx/skate park. There is also a nice 1 mile loop trail that courses around the park. The trail is completely paved and has nice views of nature. It is partially shaded and quite open making it an awesome spot for a solo stroll or a walking group.

I occasionally shoot around at this basketball court. I like Powhatan basketball court because you…read moreget a full view of the skyline while balling. It's not many basketball courts that has a beautiful view of the Richmond Skyline. Powhatan basketball court isn't far from Shockoe Bottom (convenient if you live in Downtown Richmond). There's a kids play area and community center on the grounds as well.

We took our 4 year old here after finding this place online and it was a great place for her to…read moreplay. This playground is in a small triangle with a wall around it and a street on each side. Inside the triangle are play structures and lots of toys for the kids to play with. At 4 years old, mine might have been the oldest kid there (this was late morning on a weekday though, so older kids may have been in school). Regardless, she had a great time playing there. She liked all the toys which are left there, which apparently are donated by people in the area. It was a good place, though I can see how it might not hold an older kid's attention. I would still go back here though.

Cute toddler playground in the heart of the city! We visited and my two boys under two loved it.read more

Very nice course to play, but be nick that some of the holes are aligned next to the roadway,…read morebetween the trees, and have multiple points of hills and elevated areas. It may not be as accessible, but a nice course. It was helpful to find the course map posted on poles/trees. As well as the launchpads were numbered. The farm with goats were a fun find near midway through the course. The owners were nice and friendly when I met them at feeding time. There are benches scattered throughout the course which was a nice find. Come out and give it a try!

Has a very nice BMX track. Will stop sometimes bring my son and his bmx. It looks like they are…read moretrying to build a dirt road bmx track also.

I had an incredible time at this charming park. As it is getting warmer, I am looking for new to me…read morespots to go on walks after work. Three Lakes Park was the perfect evening refresh. We arrived around 5:30pm and spent until about 7pm exploring all the walking paths. There is something here for everyone. There is a huge playground for little ones, there are paths for walkers/runners/dog walkers, and there were even a bunch of people fishing in the lakes. I love how child-friendly this park is. It felt like most of the bridges, benches, and other fun structures were made by girl or boy scouts. There is a huge parking lot so it's easy to drive to this spot. They also have very clean restrooms. We didn't go in to the nature center, but that was pretty too. I liked that this park had a lot to explore. The water was low enough at one section for us to go to a little island in the middle of one lake. While not all the trees have their leaves yet, I image this is even prettier when everything is in bloom. It was a very serene and lovely place to explore.

Three Lakes is a gem of a park not far from Richmond proper. I love walking here when I happen to…read morebe visiting a business or estate sale nearby and it has always been exceedingly pleasant. This place has plenty of parking, lots of playground equipment, and (as the name suggests) three small lakes to walk around. It's worth noting that the main lake (closes to the park entrance) is where fishing is permitted and has the newest/nicest path as well. The middle lake is enjoyable though is a bit rougher. The far lake was damaged in storms in the past so some of it is pretty rough but still enjoyable to explore. I make sure to hit all three lakes every visit, though if you want a nice clean experience, stick to the main lake. The nature center is nice but fair warning: it's pretty small and won't take more than 10-15 minutes to enjoy in its entirety. Still, the staff member there tends to be nice and there are a few small animals in the little displays there. If you want a fun place to walk (especially if you have kids who like playground equipment), this is a great spot to do it. Overall: 5.0 stars ---- Pros: - Beautiful walking spot. - Pleasant staff. - Lots of free parking. - Fun (if small) nature center. - Plenty of playground equipment for kids. Cons: - It would be great if they fully re-built the third lake, though I suppose the rugged nature of it is part of the charm.

What a great historic park to visit with a beautiful view of Richmond!…read moreThis seven acre park is the spot where William Byrd II named the city of Richmond, because it reminded him of Richmond in England. It's a beautiful park in the Church Hill neighborhood, with views of the James River and downtown. It's a great place for a picnic or to sit and enjoy the views. A must see when visiting the area.

A nice calm spot to see all of Richmond but also sit at a historic spot…read more This spot is great at anytime of the year anytime of the day!

When I lived here before, this was a beautiful park. However, it appears to have fallen into…read moredisrepair. The grass is high everywhere, there are trees down that appear to have been down for quite some time, damage fence rails, etc. It still has a walking trail in the back left area and a farmers market on some weekends.

It's still an amazing space for walking and just getting outside. The Farmer's Market is a great…read moreattraction there. Unfortunately I remember the azaleas very differently as a child as many others do as well. If memory serves correctly, there was a much more manicured azalea garden with a beautiful white azalea cross configuration in the middle of an ocean of bright pink azaleas. Unfortunately, I don't know of too many azaleas that last 50 years!

I drive from SC to CT and back twice a year and typically stop at a different dog park in Richmond…read morebut decided to switch it up this year. On the way up, we stopped at the Byrd Park dog park. It was clean, well shaded, had running water available, and even the human portapotties were clean and in the shade (a miracle!). The dogs that were there with us were well behaved and the owners seemed to be paying attention and interacting with them, always a good sign. On the way back, we parked at the little pond and walked around for a little while. It was a little too warm to do multiple laps, but it was a great view and, again, very clean. I think we'll be making Byrd Park a regular part of our journey from now on.

Richmond is home to many top-tier, well-maintained parks, and Byrd Park is no exception. The park…read moreis host to many events throughout the year, has cherry blossoms in the spring, and the foliage is lovely in the fall. It's a great place to go walking or catching up with friends. Parking is abundant as well.

Dorey Park isn't too close to me, so my first visit was for the Richmond Renaissance Faire a couple…read moreof weekends back. I attended on the sweltering hot Saturday, and I would've loved more shade as I almost passed out around midday. The park itself is expansive with plenty of areas for parking. It seemed to be well-kept and had on-site facilities. I could see why this would be a good event venue. Just wish we could control the weather! I'd go back for future events.

Very well kept park & recreational areas in the Sandston (eastern henrico) territory…read more Building available for a great venue to have different events with good space, tables, chairs. That the renter decorates how they like! The past few years, some spring and summer festivals take place out there!