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.

Beautiful park in Glen Allen. Spacious clean park with a lot of room to walk, fly kites, fish and…read morehave an afternoon picnic. One of my favorite parks.

Super clean, well-manicured park that stretches nature out like a blanket of beauty! The glassy…read morelake is gorgeous with the fountain flowing majestically. For lovers of nature walks, and active people, there's plenty to do in this park! There's a horse pit, baseball fields, football fields and tennis courts. Bait your hook and go fishing on the pier! For history buffs, you'll enjoy walking down the lane to the museum on the property. There's a nice playground for the tots, and a community library box near the parking by the playground. There's plenty of spots to picnic, and refreshing views to enjoy. The hiking trails are perfect for admiring creation, and at times you can also enjoy the farm animals! So park your car at this lovely natural space and take a respite from the chaotic world to recharge your batteries!

I am a sucker for outdoors everything, well almost everything (wink). Seriously, this park is a…read morecomplete gem. It's not very large and definitely not your typical park i.e. with tons of seating and a children's play area. This is more of a fishing off the dock and hopping into a boat park. As you enter the you'll notice benches w/ seats - this is such a great area for catching up on your novel. This area will shade you from the scorching sun rays. I enjoyed reading a book and meeting locals. Most people came to fish, run, and for the scenic walk. The benches on the dock/walkway are metal so if you're planning to sit and hang bring something to lay over the metal before you sit - it may burn your bum!

Shhhh.... let's keep this between you and me... I'm still mesmerized by this quiet, natural, hidden…read morepark. I love that the whole park is sprawled over a marshy creek and there a boardwalk meandering through it. And guess what?? The boardwalk has been extended all the way to the next neighborhood. Now there are two entrances winding around this rustic, reedy park. It's a bird watchers delight... not to mention some other little critters. Today I came on a crisp, cold day to get some fresh air, exercise and then settle on a bench and read, while soaking in nature and and reflect on the constraspects of the current pandemic. Perfect place to gain positive perspective! My favorite park!

Very comfortable place to walk, leashed dogs welcome. I felt safe and secure. I certainly did need…read morethe map to find our way back to the car. Will be back with friends!

I don't know why this place only has 3.5 stars I thought it was excellent! It's got I think 6 miles…read moreof trails, which means that you can cover most if not all of it without too much effort, but also feel like you've really escaped and gotten into the thick of it. Because it's so far from away from the city, you don't hear any highway noises at all. You really do feel like you're out in the forest. We had a great time here!

Echo lake is a nice spot for a picnic, a walk (not really a hike) viewing waterfowl and fishing for…read morepan fish. The lake is 12 acres in size - small for a lake- but you can access all sides of the lake with a trail around the entire thing. The lake was created by a small reservoir and spillway that you can walk over via small wooden walkway. There is a single picnic shelter and playground. There is also fishing pier that reasonably holds 5-6 fishing persons. This lake is a popular fishing spot and I have consistently seen multiple people giving it a go whenever I have been here. Surrounded by housing and wooded areas, it seems like a safe place for a stroll and getting outdoors for a while.

Decent half mile loop walk around the lake with two minor inclines, barely of note. Nice exposure…read moreto birdlife and at least one lizard/skink/newt that my wife saw. There are two easily accessible areas for fishing. although this is purely for-fun fishing not WOW fishing. IYKYK. Nice suburban setting, open til dark. Decent parking. No potties that we could see.

This cute park is home to baseball games, soccer matches and skaters alike!! Pole Green park has…read moresomething for everyone. Pole green has a little play area for kids, as well as a fenced in skate park which is pretty cool. The park is located directly behind the school. To the naked eye it kinda feels like your trespassing because the park is THAT close to the school.

We stopped in for a visit to the dog park! The park is a little bit further down, but near PGES…read more There are two fenced areas for the small dogs and large dogs to play and socialize. The parking is easy. The only restroom available is a porta potty and only one from what I saw. There's a track section near the dog park for those who want to exercise as well as a little gazebo type of area for gatherings. The dog park offers little obstacle courses, potty stations with potty bags, and benches for owners to sit on while in the gate. All in all my dog enjoyed her time playing and socializing with other pooches! We shall return.

Great playground for younger kids - the ramps are great for getting around with smaller obstacles…read moreto support your child. I appreciated most these, with the exception of two slides, is all on one side so it's easy to monitor from the sidelines. We went on an overcast day and I don't think there's any shade coverage in full sun.

Cute little park with big open space, playground, pavilion, and some small walking trails. Not big…read moreenough for a full day of activities but great to check out for an afternoon.

Easy parking, well-marked wooded trails with benches throughout for resting, and steep but…read moremanageable access to the river. It's a great place to spend some hours communing with nature. YES - Family friendly

Decent hiking area in a Civil War battlefield. The path seems way too short, but most visitors are…read morehere for a history tour, not a nature walk. I finished the hike in just over an hour, and that was at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to take pictures. The beginning of the path has some dips, but overall wasn't especially strenuous. I'm not sure if there's a parking fee; there is a booth at the entrance but in February it was empty. The main attraction are the trenches dug by the Confederate army. They are surprisingly well preserved, and the path follows a small portion of them. It's hard to imagine what it must have been like 'in the day', but the history plaques give you some details to go off of. The Battle of North Anna was a relatively small scale affair compared to other Civil War battles. As part of the 1864 Overland Campaign, Grant's Army of the Potomac was pressing south towards Richmond, and Lee was doing his best to stop him. But Grant (despite stories to the contrary) actually disliked bloody frontal attacks, and was constantly trying to outflank Lee's army rather than attack an entrenched opponent. North Anna was one of those many occasions where he tried - and failed - to maneuver around the master of maneuver. On May 24, Lee's earthworks on the south side of North Anna river stopped Grant cold. He tested Lee's lines for a way around, including an assault lead by a brigade who's commander was as inexperienced as he was drunk (that is, very). Needless to say, it didn't work out too well for them. After a few days Grant decided this place wasn't worth the effort, so he again sidestepped Lee's army and resumed his push towards Richmond. http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/north-anna.html