This park has amazing trails, gardens, and an amazing playground for kids. It is ADA accessible…read more just know that the playground is next to the Pickleball court.

Beautiful park with a variety of trail offerings. I was here for almost 2 hours and still don't…read morethink I saw everything. There is so much to explore here and offers something for every level of stepper. Whether you're looking for an intense hike or just a leisurely stroll, this is a great spot to be. The park has multiple entrances and different access points which would make multiple visits here still feel fresh. The park is very hilly and has a lot of inclines so keep that in mind. Once you get down to the park you'll be greeted by the lake trail where you can walk in a loop around the stunning lake. You can also do catch and release fishing here which I saw multiple people doing. While the lake trail is paved, this park also has a variety of cobblestone and natural trails as well. The walks are pretty shaded and all have stunning views of either greenery or some water component. This is a great walking spot if you're wanting to really dive into nature and experience some stunning views. This is definitely a more mild intensity walk mainly because of the inclines, they also have stair entrances to get on the trail as well. There were quite a few people on the trail, consisting of families, groups and even solo walkers. Despite its almost secluded nature this park felt relatively safe with the amount of people present. You may want a trail buddy if veering into the natural trails but the paved lake loop was pretty open making it feel safe for solo walkers. Overall, with its variety of entrances, views, and the moderate challenge, this park is a great choice for regular walkers and nature lovers!

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!

This is a nice little park located in Rockett's Landing. While there is very few parking, it is not…read morethat extensive a park such that there is a quick turnover. This parking frees up rather quickly and many people were kind enough to offer up their spot. The Ship Lock Canal runs along the park to cross over to Chapel Island. It was clear that the area is being protected and restored as it is part of the historic William H. Trigg Shipyard Dry dock or Caisson, that originated in the late 1700s and served as the home of destroyers used in the Civil War. The area is rife with wildlife, which is why the city is heavily invested in habitat restoration. So it is a good place for a short hike and and a place for reflection.

Another piece of Richmond's riverfront, this one is a little quieter and farther from downtown than…read morethe Belle Isle area. As with much of the Richmond riverfront, this area has a sense that the old industry was simply abandoned, and the disused canal lock with its flamboyant gate has a ghostly vibe to it. There's a set of trails on a nearby island, and the railroad runs by the area. Parking was pretty limited; I went a block up. There is a much longer trail system of which this area leads into, and there is plenty to do along the river.

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!

It's a gorgeous park, but unfortunately if you don't live in Brandermill you can't enjoy this park…read more We'd been visiting here for over a year (not 1 had any issue or seen police here) and just the other day they now have posted cops that check IDs and if you don't live here you must leave. People here pay big bucks for HOA fees (silliest thing ever), but if you're rich go for it. And also the boat renting is for residents only too? I understand now why they have cops in the park enforcing non residents to leave. Never been to The Boathouse and now I don't plan to. Loved this park and so did our son. But there are endless other parks in Richmond to enjoy! Peace out!

This is my go-to place when I'm in the mood for a good run. Well-maintained paved roads, great…read moreviews and a good mix of sunshine and shade bring out crowds of all types of outdoor exercise for good reason. It gets a little crowded but nothing that takes away from the trails. Everything is well maintained and clean. The lake is absolutely beautiful and the goose population is crazy! Its fun to feed them though. This is a nice place to take photos. There is a Boathouse Restaurant near the lake as well, and you can also rent paddle boats! You have to be a resident or know someone to be able to. You could spend hours walking around. Sunday Park is something of a hidden treasure as, it is entirely surrounded by housing.

This is near oregan hill if you keep walking down past the rope swing to the bridge that goes up on…read morethe left side facing the view! Super cool view and nice to see the train! Behind you the cars are driving across the bridge so it's a bit thrilling especially if ur scared of heights like me

Texas beach is a nice surprise off the pipeline trail. It is a nice stop and look, maybe wade to…read moreankles/knees and keep moving. Please be careful and no diving or jumping in as the James River is riddled with big rocks and boulders that is not seen with the naked eye. Also a nice spot to sun bathe early in the morning. Also watch out for the homeless as they have become more up front in their approach. They hang out under the bridges and in trail cubby holes.

I completed a hike with Stacy on May 4th at Dragon's Tooth and it was a blast! Stacy was an…read moreexcellent guide for many reasons: 1) she was very attuned to the pace of the group (there were 3 of us) and regularly checked in about breaks. 2) she knew the trails around the area very well and was able to point out some interesting things along the way, much of which I wouldn't know if I was just hiking alone. 3) she was just a joy to be around and managed the energy of the group well. The end of the hike involved some technical rock climbing/scrambling skills that I am still getting comfortable with. I was scared, but knew I wanted to challenge myself. I was a little slow, but she and the others in my group were super patient and encouraging, and as a result, I made it up the tooth! I really appreciated that she let me go at my own pace and guided me through that part. I felt pretty accomplished and was able to enjoy even better views at the top. Totally worth it. This was my very first time visiting this part of Virginia and I didn't know what to expect (oftentimes up north hiking in early May might entail dealing with mud season and I really wanted to explore somewhere new). I can easily say I will be coming back to the Blue Ridge Mountains very soon because it's so gosh darn beautiful. My hike with Getaway Adventures was definitely the highlight of my quick little trip to the area.

One of those nice little parks you stop at for a little shade on a hot day. Located right by the…read moreriver with some small grassy areas and lots of tall trees. It used to be an industrial area with mills and it's good to see the land used for nature instead.

I personally like to think of this as "Petersburg Stonehenge." If you're looking at it on a map…read moreapp, switch to satellite view, and look for the shadows of the 4 colossal arches at the western end of the park, giant left-overs from some long forgotten bridge over the river. An in-person visit is good for at least a photo-op. I've stopped by a couple of times when I found myself with time on my hands in Petersburg.