Undoubtedly the best park in town! Unfortunately, there's often no one else there. Hopefully,…read morethat will change and this will help the word get out. Here, you get it all--shade sail covering the adult area with many picnic tables, a separate patio area for adults with chairs, a giant playpen-like structure with a bouncy ball in it and lined with garage tiles for safe falls for younger toddlers. There is a play set for younger kids and for older. I would say about age 3 to about 8 or 10. There is a car on a spring that rocks; a big, spiral slide, straight slights, a fake climbing mountain with seats on top, and tons and tons of options to climb and swing, including a jungle gym and even spiral-style monkey bars (they go in circle, rather than just in a straight line. There's a balance beam, different types of swings, and really everything you could possibly want. All that's missing is the kids, really. Absolutely amazing place. The greatest likelihood to catch other kids to play with is before lunchtime. The only downside is that there is zero shade on the actual playground itself. Very important note: This place is public and at the back of a church parking lot. Turn in right beside the blue library sign, and drive alllll the way back. You cannot see the playground from the street at all, not even upon turning into the lot.

My girls loved this playground and they are older too. We happened upon a Fall event there when we…read morevisited this time. Everyone was super sweet, the forgot was going, lights were hung, bathrooms were very clean. Great all around.

I love that this park had made renovations since the last time we visited. It is also a gated…read moreplayground so the kids do bot easily run out into the parking lot!

This park is located at the episcopal church. It is well-maintained and has plenty of areas that…read morerange from babies toddlers and big kids. Everything from slides to a rock climbing tower. And for the pirate loving kid there is a pirate ship with a slide! There is a giant sand box next to the pirate ship too. Lots of big kids swings and a few swings for babies and toddlers. Plenty of slides for kids to enjoy from the tall steep slide to the more low key baby slides. There are plenty of benches for adults to sit while the kiddos enjoy playing. Even an area with balance bars to walk and jump on. I did see a few picnic tables in the playground area too. This playground offers so many fun options for kids of all ages. The playground What established in 2006 by Project Swing, a nonprofit corporation organized through and under episcopal church and the Redeemer. Park is open during daylight hours.

Great surbubanite park in nature! They offer amazing paved and gravel trails with fun sights…read morefollowing the history of the coal mines here in Midlo! This is an amazing spot to get a walk in, enjoy a picnic or fish! The most unique part of this park is the tunnel that connects you to the walking loop around the lake. It's a lot of fun to just walk through and really helps break up the monotony of a walk. No playground but tons of things to see and animals around. There is also a creek that runs through most of the park so water access is available.

I like this park a lot. I enjoy coming here for walks once a week and sometimes I sit on the…read morebenches and look at the lake. I like how clean the place is and walking here for me is very relaxing and peaceful. I have seen people come here to take their graduation, birthday and engagement photos. I have invited co workers and friends here to take walks with me and they liked it too!

Huguenot Park has an excellent playground that is open after sunset, which is great if you need to…read morefind a safe place for a hyperactive kid to burn off energy at night. The sand pit is lovely and perfect for open-ended play. It has wooden play tables and an unstructured pit. People leave toys there for everyone to share, and quite a collection has grown. The playground has well-constructed equipment, many of which is differently-ambled-friendly. There are also nice porch-swing-like bench swings for parents to chill out on. There are bathrooms that are well maintained and clean. Trails are well maintained and expansive. Plenty of Ingress/Pokémon Go/Wizards Unite stops. Ice cream trucks (plural) visit frequently, particularly in the summer months. Even though it's located in a developed area, Huguenot Park feels like it is the middle of untouched nature.

This is a great park with plenty of amenities. We mainly come for the playground. There are slides,…read moreswings, and more. It is nice that it is handicap accessible also. There are a few picnic tables throughout the park. There are walking trails as well as bathrooms. During the warmer days there are usually plenty of kids here.

I love to walk my dog around this park. It has lovely paved trails, totally under the trees in the…read moreshade. Saturdays are even better because of the Latin market! They have clean solid bathrooms on both sides of the park. ? I'm not sure what's happening with the ballfields?

Rockwood Park is such a gem in the area! The park is well-maintained with an area for walking, open…read morespaces for sports, and a great atmosphere overall. The tennis and pickleball courts are a fun spot for friendly games. There's also a dedicated dog park, which is perfect for letting your pup run around safely. One of my favorite is the Latino Farmers Market on Saturdays (running now through November) it brings such a vibrant, welcoming energy to the park and offers great local produce, food, and community connection. Whether you're looking to get active, relax outdoors, or explore something new, Rockwood Park has something for everyone!

"Walk a mile in their shoes......"…read more I decided to peer through the eyes of history and visit the Tuckahoe Plantation. I felt all the feels driving up the loooong drive to the plantation. I wondered how many slaves dreamed about what was on the "other side" of that long field. Many visitors pack in to see where Thomas Jefferson spent his childhood BUT I drove to see how the ancestors spent theirs (as this plantation tells the enslaved stories, as well). As I walked the curving path to see the schoolhouse, kitchen, enslaved quarters....I felt something (not the haunting that is said to be present) - i wondered about long sweltering summers in the field. I didn't need to peer inside the main house. I thought the archivists did a good job assembling historical facts about Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved. I didn't take the guided tour but I enjoyed what was open to see (people reside there - in both the main house and cabins - so not much to see).

Lovely spot to take a walk in their immaculate garden! This plantation, once the home of Thomas…read moreJefferson, is located off River Road, down a long, dirt driveway. You will pass a farm with chickens and gorgeous fields as you make you way to the stately Georgian styled home at the end of the road. There's a parking lot with an honor system box, $5 donation for the self- guided walking tour of the grounds. A map Is provided, and there are QR codes throughout this beautiful acreage. Should you want a guided tour of the main house and outbuildings, there are charges ranging from $5-$20, discounts for children, seniors and military. Call for reservations to be sure they are not hosting a private event. We were only interested in being outdoors! The plantation is open from 9-5 daily. This place is the perfect location for some fresh air therapy! We were enthralled by the various garden areas, the statuary, the arched groves, the arbors, the colonial design, and most of all, the spring flowers and trees in full bloom! We meandered through the rows of tulips, daffodils, poppies, hyacinths, snowdrops, candytuft, bluebells, and other colorful flowers, shrubs, bushes and plants. This not so secret garden was full of birds, with bird houses placed strategically at various spots. Flowering vines and trees were trained to make gorgeous arches. The maintenance of this amazing, historic estate is obviously painstakingly meticulous. We were completely enthralled with its beauty and understated grandeur. They allow photo shoots for exorbitant fees and by appointment only. You might want to try Maymont, etc. instead.

This is a community center with a pool and a playground. We enjoy coming to the playground and…read morehanging out for a little. There are usually plenty of other kids here. Lots of people walk up here which is nice. The road to get here is a little busy but there are side walks.

We are in from out of town and decided to come bring our dogs to run around. Unfortunately they…read moreonly large dog area was nothing but mud and dirt, no grass at all. Sorry but I don't need my dog to be covered in mud and leave it all over the inside of my car or seat covers. The other dog park (I assume for small dogs was chained off because I guess it's new grass planted in there? There is a side for Big and small dogs. But really if dogs are peeing and pooping on wet dirt and everyone's walking in it including dogs that's gross. So used to pros with lush green grass. We weren't there for long. I took my small dog on a walk on some trails. They do provide doggie bags and poop-cans to dispose of poop. The small dog area was nice looking with grass and all. Hoping they plant grass on the muddy side otherwise people won't want to bring dogs here.

There are only a handful of state and county parks that have a dedicated space for our four-legged…read morefriends to run off the leash, and this is one of them. The double-gated entrance is a great safety feature for entering and exiting the fenced doggie area. You can let your pooch socialize or have a great game of fetch here. Do remember to clean up after your pup, please!

Courtney did amazing job educating us on all of the wildlife in Virginia. She keeps the kids very…read moreengaged the entire time!

My daughters Girl Scout troop came for a painting class. Their crafts very very cute! They make tie…read moredyed shaving cream paintings. My only complaint was that one of the two lady's was a little bit rude to some of the kids. There is no need to be nothing but sweet to a 7 year old

This curved bridge that takes you across the James River from Tuckahoe to Bon Air (or vice versa)…read moreis an easy highway bridge to navigate. It's divided into two lanes both ways separated by a median barrier wall. Although it's not a long bridge, you can get a nice scenic view of the river and the surrounding foliage. Heading south from Parham Road, the road merges into Route 150 or Chippenham Parkway at the foot of the bridge. You'll also see some cool, unusual homes by the riverside and a view of Bosher's Dam. One a clear, sunny day, you may also catch a glimpse of kayakers, paddle boarders or boaters. Newer than the Huguenot Bridge nearby, this bridge is convenient for those living further in the West End heading to Southside. Because this is a flat, wide, quick passing bridge, gephyrophobia (fear or anxiety crossing bridges) should cause little stress. I'm generally a little nervous driving over bridges, but this one is a piece of cake! The speed limit is 45 mph and there's usually a police car on north side of the bridge so proceed with caution. Named for a Virginia state senator, this bridge is instrumental for shoppers traveling south to Stony Point Fashion Park, as the two exits to the mall are towards the foot of the bridge. Pedestrians, bicyclists and mopeds are prohibited. Willey, a retired pharmacist, also used to operate a drug store in Bellevue where you could get some of the best limeades in town!