Forest Hill Park, Richmond

Name: Forest Hill Park
Address: 4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, 23225, United States
Telephone: (804) 646-0036

#22 among attractions in Richmond

Park, Relax in park, Greek Revival architecture, Playground

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Created: 1933Elevation: 108 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°31'9"N, 77°28'23"W

Address

4021 Forest Hill AveWestover Hills - Forest Hill Park (Forest Hill Park)Richmond 23225 United States

Contact

(804) 646-0036

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Day trips

Forest Hill Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maymont, Belle Isle, Texas Beach Skate Park, James Monroe Tomb.

1.2 miN
Museum, History museum, Farm
Maymont, Richmond
30 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...
1.5 miNE
Park, Body of water, Island
Belle Isle, Richmond
38 min walk • Belle Isle is a small 54-acre island in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Belle Island lies within the James River, and being owned by the city it serves as a city park.
0.9 miN
Park
Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond
24 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.
1.5 miNE
Tomb, Gothic Revival architecture
James Monroe Tomb, Richmond
38 min walk • The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of U.S. President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States.
1.6 miNW
Bridge
CSX A-Line Bridge, Richmond
42 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.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Boulevard Bridge, Richmond
27 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.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond
36 min walk • Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street.
1.5 miNE
Bridge
Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge, Richmond
38 min walk • The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River at the Fall Line.
0.8 miNW
Park
James River Park System, Richmond
22 min walk • 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.
1.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
New Pump-House, Richmond
36 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.
~530 ftNW
Tudor Revival architecture
Forest Hill, Richmond
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forest Hill Park?

Nearby attractions include Forest Hill, Richmond (3 min walk), Woodland Heights, Richmond (16 min walk), Texas Beach, Richmond (20 min walk), James River Park System, Richmond (22 min walk).

How to get to Forest Hill Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forest Hill Park:

Bus

Pennsylvania + Greenville • Lines: 78 (27 min walk)
Broad Rock & 33rd • Lines: 87 (28 min walk)