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.

Upon my visit to Richmond, Lena M said walking this pipeline trail was must…read more Honestly, I have never seen anything like this! While at first I was freaked out to climb down the little ladder onto the actual pipe, I am so glad I did. The trail is on a pipe that is over the river and one of the cooler things I have experienced as a walk. There is metered parking in the area and you can easily find a spot before your walk. There are also little beach areas off the pipeline where I saw people relaxing, which seems nice on a good weather day. Overall, you should check this out when in Richmond as it is such a unique experience!

Love the Pipeline Trail... what a cool look at the underbelly of RVA! We hiked all the way along…read morethe river to Belle's Island and loved the scenic views and this bridges and tracks above us! What a fabulous way to get in touch with nature, enjoy the foliage, while getting exercise! I'm looking forward to going again! Word who the wise: wear good shoes! No flip flops!

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.

This is one of our favorite trails to walk because of the scenery. They also have a climbing wall…read morefor all you rock climbers and tons of areas to explore that branch off from these trails.

James River Park Pipeline Walkway is part of the James River Park system and is very deserving of…read moreit's own listing. I have heard people describe this as downtown Richmond's best kept secret. When the river is low (it was at five feet when we went) it can be quite scenic. You get to walk across a vast expanse of boulders that are normally underwater. When the river is high prepare for some Class IV rapids (the Pipeline Rapids stretch is considered Class IV and hazardous at times). The trail itself is often times small catwalk on top of a sewer pipeline just above water level. Ok sewer, I know gross, but the water here is re markedly clean (people were swimming) despite the occasional litterbugs. Hey I grew up surfing a break in El Segundo that was over a sewer pipe (affectionately called Shitpipe), and I am no stranger to water treatment and everything seems fine. I'll report back when I have three eyed babies in the future. And this pipe carries street run-off to a storage area and not to the river. The unique part is that this trail is a mix of industrial combined with nature. You got the iron trail and bridges, with abandoned buildings and then you spot a small island that is a large Great Blue Heron rookery, where dozens of herons nest (http://www.rvariverfront.com/trails/blueheron.html). And then you got a ton of rocks and boulders to hang out on and watch the river. I've seen tons of people sunbathing here and dogs swimming. Now about how to get there: I wouldn't depend on Waze or google maps. Find the James Condominiums (that can serve as a landmark when you are hiking) and park around there. There is to access from the walk at South 12th and Byrd streets or from the east end of Brown's Island. There is parking for a few cars and you have to climb down a metal ladder, but it is well worth it.

The canal walk is not safe to walk alone. There are homeless in the area. It is an interesting…read morewalk. There are restaurants but you have to check ahead to see when they are open. We walked early because it was extremely hot. There are no public bathrooms in the area. Lucky there was a porta potty. The walk is a bit of a walk make sure you wear sunscreen and carry water.

So much history! Great photo ops…read more Lovely scenery I really enjoyed it, even the creep scary part!

The Bell Tower at Capitol Square next to the Capitol Building is a neat old remnant of life in the…read moreearly 1800's. Stop by while you're visiting the Capitol Building and you can pick up your own Virginia is For Lovers merchandise ( I have a vintage t-shirt from the early days of this campaign) at the little gift shop. There's also a branch of Virginia Tourism located here, which makes it handy for visitors who need maps, directions, or brochures of other city attractions.

I come here nearly everyday. Know lots of people (on weekdays). It's part of my daily routine, my…read morefavorite place. Yes, it's not perfect. We know. Maybe we can fix the Rocky surface. Overall, it is great for my dog and I. There are things... (with any community park). We wish people would follow the rules about neutered dogs. I understand puppies not being neutered. Please lock the gates. My dogs have disappeared from open gates.

Too muddy, it was muddy to come down to the valley and access the dog park and very muddy inside…read morethe dog park. The parking area and actual park is called Bark Park. It does have a water source, the gate is kind of broken, be mindful of gaps and holes if you have an escape artist dog or small dog. It does have places to sit. The people here are OK, there is a guy who is super anal and said watch the first gate, there is a hole. Geez, first timers don't know that maybe you can hold your dog until people come in.

We rented a couple of bikes to ride along the Capitol trail. It was our first time on an electric…read morebike. The staff gave us clear directions and we had a blast! Thanks for making my sister's birthday so fun! Well be back!

Top three reasons to ride a Pedego bike: 3. Have a smaller…read morecarbon footprint (Global Warming is not fake news.) 2. Cardiovascular benefits will extend your life. 3. Friggin' fun!