James River Park System, Richmond

Name: James River Park System
Address: Richmond, United States

#129 among attractions in Richmond

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The James River Parks System is a 550-acre municipal park in Richmond, Virginia. It consists of multiple sections along the James River between the Huguenot Memorial Bridge in the west to a half mile beyond the I-95 Bridge over the James in the east. It is a part of the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. ()

Elevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°31'48"N, 77°28'48"W

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Westover Hills - Forest Hill Park (Forest Hill)Richmond United States

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Day trips

James River Park System – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maymont, Texas Beach Skate Park, Forest Hill Park, Byrd Park.

0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Farm
Maymont, Richmond
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, Maymont is a sprawling 100-acre Victorian estate and public park that offers a unique blend of history, nature, and beauty. This enchanting site, once the private home of wealthy Richmond residents James Henry and Sallie...
0.6 miE
Park
Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond
17 min walk • Texas Beach Skate Park, also known as Treasure Island Community Skate Park, is a DIY skatepark located within the planned Riverview Community Park in the Texas Beach riverside area on the north bank of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
0.8 miSE
Park, Greek Revival architecture, Playground
Forest Hill Park, Richmond
22 min walk • Forest Hill Park, known for its "Stone house" called Boscobel, is a popular and historic 105-acre urban park in Richmond, Virginia. Starting as a private property, the park has had several owners and uses before its present one, the City of Richmond.
0.8 miN
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Byrd Park, Richmond
20 min walk • Byrd Park, also known as William Byrd Park, is a public park located in Richmond, Virginia, United States, north of the James River and adjacent to Maymont. The 200-acre park includes a mile-long trail with exercise stops, monuments, an amphitheatre, and three small lakes: Shields, Swan, and Boat Lake.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
CSX A-Line Bridge, Richmond
23 min walk • The CSX A-Line Bridge is a double-track concrete bridge that carries the North End Subdivision of CSX Transportation over the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
~1300 ftNW
Bridge
Boulevard Bridge, Richmond
7 min walk • Boulevard Bridge in the independent city of Richmond, Virginia is a toll bridge which carries State Route 161 across the James River. At 2,030 feet long, the Boulevard Bridge was completed in 1925.
1.3 miE
Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond
33 min walk • Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Powhite Parkway Bridge, Richmond
28 min walk • Powhite Parkway Bridge crosses the James River in the independent city of Richmond, Virginia. It carries the Powhite Parkway, also known as Virginia State Route 76.
0.6 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
New Pump-House, Richmond
15 min walk • New Pump-House, also known as the Byrd Park Pump House, is a historic pumping station building located in Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1881–1883, and is a three-part, "I" plan, Gothic Revival style granite building. A one-story, L-shaped annex was built in 1905.
0.8 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
Forest Hill, Richmond
20 min walk • The Forest Hill Historic District is a national historic district located at Richmond, Virginia. The district encompasses 1,106 contributing buildings and 5 contributing structures located south of downtown Richmond.
1.6 miNE
37°32'50"N • 77°27'40"W
Artemis Gallery, Richmond
41 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James River Park System?

Nearby attractions include Boulevard Bridge, Richmond (7 min walk), Maymont, Richmond (11 min walk), New Pump-House, Richmond (15 min walk), Texas Beach, Richmond (16 min walk).

How to get to James River Park System by public transport?

The nearest stations to James River Park System:

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Pennsylvania + Greenville • Lines: 78 (15 min walk)
Carter & Dakota • Lines: 78 (18 min walk)