Byrd Park, Richmond

Name: Byrd Park
Address: 1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, 23221, United States
Telephone: +1 804-482-6446

#49 among attractions in Richmond

Park, Relax in park, Theater, Concerts and shows

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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. Boat Lake has a lighted fountain at its center. Visitors can rent pedal boats there in season. The park includes tennis courts, Little League baseball fields, and a children's playground. The historic round house and Poplar Vale Cemetery are also located in the park. It is named after William Byrd II, whose family owned much of the area when Richmond was founded in 1737. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. ()

Created: 1875Elevation: 217 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°32'27"N, 77°29'1"W

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1300 Blanton AveFan - Oregon Hill - Carver (Carillon)Richmond 23221 United States

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+1 804-482-6446

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Byrd Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Maymont, Cary Street Park and Shop Center, Texas Beach Skate Park.

1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
30 min walk • The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, nestled in the heart of Richmond, stands as a cultural beacon in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A distinguished art museum, it boasts an expansive collection that traverses both time and geography, offering visitors an enlightening...
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Farm
Maymont, Richmond
13 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...
0.9 miN
Shopping, Department store
Cary Street Park and Shop Center, Richmond
24 min walk • Cary Street Park and Shop Center, also known as the Cary Court Shopping Center, is a historic shopping center developed by the C.F. Sauer family in the Carytown district of Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1938 in the Art Deco style. Two rectangular wings to the west and east were completed in 1949 and 1951.
1 miSE
Park
Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond
26 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.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Byrd Theatre, Richmond
22 min walk • The Byrd Theatre is a cinema in the Carytown neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. It was named after William Byrd II, the founder of the city. The theater opened on December 24, 1928 to much excitement and is affectionately referred to as "Richmond’s Movie Palace".
1.3 miNE
Museum, History museum, Library
Virginia Historical Society, Richmond
34 min walk • The Virginia Historical Society, founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private, non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
CSX A-Line Bridge, Richmond
17 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.
0.6 miS
Bridge
Boulevard Bridge, Richmond
16 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.
1.1 miN
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Confederate Memorial Chapel, Richmond
29 min walk • Confederate Memorial Chapel is a historic interdenominational memorial chapel located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1887, and is a white frame, Gothic Revival style structure with a clipped gable roof of grey tin and a belfry.
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Museum District, Richmond
30 min walk • The Museum District, alternately known as West of the Boulevard, is a neighborhood in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It is anchored by the contiguous six-block tract of museums along the west side of Boulevard, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, hence the name.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond
30 min walk • Arthur Ashe Boulevard is a historic street in the near the West End of Richmond, Virginia, providing access to Byrd Park. It serves as the border between the Carytown/Museum District to the west and the Fan district to the east.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Byrd Park open?

Byrd Park is open:

Monday 6 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 8 pm
Thursday 6 am - 8 pm
Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 6 am - 8 pm
Sunday 6 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Byrd Park?

Nearby attractions include New Pump-House, Richmond (9 min walk), Maymont, Richmond (13 min walk), Boulevard Bridge, Richmond (16 min walk), CSX A-Line Bridge, Richmond (17 min walk).

How to get to Byrd Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Byrd Park:

Bus

Pennsylvania + Greenville • Lines: 78 (21 min walk)
Carter & Dakota • Lines: 78 (22 min walk)