This is not a destination park, but a nice neighborhood pocket park to chill at. It offers a lot…read moreof green space to layout on, play catch, have a picnic or walk a dog. The park has benches to sit and has a lot of shade. The park is well maintained and has a lot of well groomed foliage and flowers. There is metered street parking available for this park. The park has a memorial for a woman named Joanne Britton Norvell. It looks like it use to be a fountain there, that has been removed somewhere down the road. Many people were lounging on blankets in the grass while I was there. You may see a porta potty at the park, but it is private and had a pad lock on it. As I mentioned, this is a low key spot that does not have much to offer outside of its semi-shaded green space, brick paved walkways, and plants.

This cute pocket park fits into a triangle where Stuart Avenue and Park Avenue meet. There is a…read morefountain and a memorial, several benches and lots of shade. I'm not sure if that gentleman is homeless or just significantly disheveled, but there is that going on. You may be able to find street parking. [Review 11982 overall, 1765 of 2019.]

Came here for a friend's birthday party. This is a lovely park. Old fashion playgrounds, wooded…read moretrails, spacious pavilions. There are latrines in the parking lot - not sure if there are regular restrooms w plumbing anywhere around but for what they are, the ports-potties are clean and large.

Fighting Creek Park is a delight, and such an unexpectedly well appointed park for such a rural…read morecounty. It is well positioned within walking distance of the county library, the YMCA, and the soccer fields. It boasts lovely walking trails, a frisbee golf course (which while usable could use some TLC), a lovely little creek with a charming covered bridge to cross it, and a multi-tiered playground which is among my favorite playgrounds in the surrounding counties because of it's lovely rural setting, its shade from the tree coverage, its new playground equipment, and its easy proximity to the creek area. We have an easy time navigating with a range of kids. Parents can position themselves between the playground where the younger kids can play, and the creek where the more nature-oriented kids want to explore, while it's safe enough for the teens to venture up to the library or to hike through the network of easily navigable trails. There are two covered picnic areas with grills. There are benches at the playground areas. In a delightfully educationally inspired move, the gardens and forests closest to the playgrounds and trails have their flora labeled so you can learn about the plants in the area. There is a texture garden near the parking lot with plants designed to touch and feel. One of the trails is an exercise trail with equipment stations for pull-ups, balance beam, and other outdoor workouts. Just a delightful spot right where you'd least expect it.

Sk8r dudes!! If you are a skater or roller blades, check out this small, neighborhood park in…read moreAshland. There's some cool ramps and a big playground for the tots!! We came here and had lunch on on of the few picnic tables in the park. They were very dirty and I went thru a whole pack of wipes to clean off the table. Ugh. Limited parking for vehicles, this park caters to locals within walking distance. We noticed a few sketchy characters on the park benches so keep your eyes on your little ones. That being said, there were also some charming little nooks like the bird bath garden, the neighborhood pantry stand, and the entry water fountain. Good for Ashland for providing the community with this cute little park! Skate on dude!

This is a small park in Ashland, VA. We chose it for a picnic as part of our celebration of…read moreMothers Day. It is small, like a community afterthought. I suspect that in the past there were maybe three houses on this plot. But it packs a lot in the small space. A small skater park looked well designed -- beginner stuff but the young folks using it seemed to enjoy it. Lots of newer playground equipment. Well-cut grassy areas with three or four tables for picnics, and recent;ly emptied trash cans. Good parking for its size, including a handicapped space. A good place for a family outing, right off the main drag.

I used to play here as a kid, we'd come here and play volley ball, soccer and lacrosse. And…read morereally, it hasn't changed too much. My niece went to school in this area and came to the adjoining community center after school. It looked the same as it did years ago. The park has several big fields, basketball courts, a small playground, a sand pit, restrooms (which aren't very clean), a picnic area and some other amenities. But IMO, it needs some TLC and a facelift. For its size, I think it could stand for some more equipment and newer fixtures. I'm glad this neighborhood has a place for kids and kids at heart to play, yet it is in dire need of a spruce!

Overall a decent park to take kids to play. They have plenty of picnic tables covered for personal…read moreevents or parties however it is a first come first serve basis. They have public bathrooms and water fountains near these picnic tables. There is a large area toward the back of the park which has swings jungle gym in a play area for children. They also have basketball courts a volleyball net with sand and plenty of soccer fields to play A variety of sports. Parking can be quite tricky if you cannot find a spot in there nearby parking lot you could always park across the street from the park. However be mindful of the parking is also designated for the apartment buildings of the gallery nearby. If you park across the street from the park beware that you are crossing a very large and busy intersection of traffic as majority of traffic is coming off of the interstate. Abide by the laws and use the cross walks for safety. My group of friends and I utilize the volleyball net and sand volleyball pit. While the net is not the greatest of quality and does sag it does provide an ample area for volleyball to be played. The sandpit is not easily marked for boundaries for an actual game however there is some sort of haphazard ribbon around the perimeter of the pit. I would recommend wearing flip-flops or sandals if you wish to play in that area. The biggest downside to this park is some of broken glass near the bathrooms and water fountains. Be mindful when children and adults are playing to not be barefooted around these areas. We came across a good amount of broken glass scattered around. Overall the park seems to be used quite often especially on the weekends such as on Saturday and Sunday. One of the smallest yet busiest parks in the museum district, and one of the best hidden secrets. Keep in mind that there are no dogs are allowed on premises, as well as no alcohol, weapons etc. and it closes at dark.

Beautiful campground and can accommodate tents all the way up to the big trailers, like my family's…read morebig ol trailer. It is nice, quiet, peaceful and they always have interesting activities for adults and children alike. They also have a free library and sell firewood. The bathrooms are spotless. The employees are by and large very friendly and helpful (with exception of the young female ranger who told my sister in law "You have legs! You can hike, can't you?" She may want to brush up on the Americans with Disabilities Act and learn not to be so, as they say "ableist") I also love their gift shop. They have fun t-shirts, pins, stickers etc. I look forward to coming back--I love this park and Powhatan.

This is a great park. It sits right on the James River. The campsites are nice and level and have…read morewater and electric. There are lots of hiking trails around and you can also bike on those trails.

This park features a big set of stairs. If you're looking for a workout, this is the spot. As well,…read morethe view from the park is pretty good. Not the best view of Richmond, but definitely three stars worthy. There is no playground or equipment here. Not even benches. [Review 11772 overall, 1554 of 2019.]

This small playground is perfect for 2-4 years old because it's pretty small and fenced in. There…read moreare a few swings and some unusual playground additions. Loved how the park was pretty much lined with benches for parents. Lots of shade! Downsides: Long walk to the playground from street parking, in the grass, no bathrooms close by

We were looking for a place to let our kid run around and play and came across this playground…read more Its in a park and is set rather far back from the road. There were no parking lots any closer, it's just street parking then you walk the rest of the way. The playground itself is fenced off, to differentiate it from the surrounding park. It had some play structures and some swings along with a see saw and a few other things. There's also benches for parents to sit on while the kids are playing. The playground is mostly in the shade, which would be nice in summer. I liked it, but for some reason a group of 4-5 teenagers came by and hung out there for a while; this was around noon on a Tuesday in October, which I thought was weird. Anyway, if you're looking for a good place to let your kid play, this place would fit the bill and I would go here again.

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.