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!

Thank Goodness this place is open early. While visiting Richmond for the holidays, everyone in the…read morehouse slept in and I was able to get the kids' energy out at this park without having them destroy the house or wake everyone up. Very clean. No vagrants while we visited. Has bathrooms. Is fenced in. Easy parking.

Always a great meal, kid friendly, lots of TVs for games, service is excellent too!! Thanks…read moreGarland!!

What a hidden gem! Great place to have a shaded walk and nice playground for the kids.read more

Really nice park that has good walking trails, a kids playground, and other amenities.read more

First time at this park and it's beautiful! Even though the park was pretty crowded, I never felt…read morelike there were too many people. Plenty of public spaces for picnics, etc. Henrico parks & rec were setting up for an earth day celebration so it seems like a great place to get together and celebrate. The park is super clean and plenty of parking.

Gorgeous home to tour! We really enjoyed our visit and all of the people working were super helpful…read moreanswering any questions we had.

We had a lovely picnic celebrating my daughter's birthday. With ample parking acres of lush grounds…read moreand animals to feed an interact with it was a great place for the family.

I've been coming here since my toddler could barely walk…read more Definitely perfect for toddlers. Lots of open play and every toy a child could want to play with. You must make a reservation prior to showing up and they do only allow so many kids in at once. So plan accordingly!

We have come to Sunshine Play a lot just for their open play time but just recently hosted my son's…read morebirthday party here and had such a great experience. Everyone had a blast at the party and they made the whole experience a breeze. I love that you get the entire space for your event and that it's a pretty contained space which keeps the kids safe and entertained for hours but also gives grown ups a chance to chat and catch up. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a spot to host a party. We had 20 kids total and the space was perfect for that!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.