Outdoors Archives

Locations of over 20 pop-up parklets announced for 2019 celebration of Park(ing) Day

September 10, 2019 RVAHub Staff

The 20+ pop-up parks in Richmond will be ready for visits by the public by 9:00 a.m. and will remain open until about 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20th.

Local nonprofit hosting James River Park hike to support low income youth, get kids outside

September 3, 2019 RVAHub Staff

The James River Park System has become a main Richmond attraction, boasting some of the best urban trails in the country. However, many of the students served by Blue Sky Fund have never even seen the river despite living within a few miles.

James River Park Master Plan is released into the wild and ready for review

July 24, 2019 Richard Hayes

With over 600 acres of land in the middle of the city, the James River Park system needs a path for its future growth. The path is laid out in the James River Parks Master Plan that was released last week.

James River Master Plan Review July 17th

July 11, 2019 Richard Hayes

The Master Plan could have a massive impact on the James River Park system. Next Wednesday is your chance to voice an opinion about what should happen in the park.

Plant Trees with Community Roots

June 5, 2019 Richard Hayes

Community Roots gives free trees but you or your community group must plant and take care of the tree.

RVA Bike Month is in full swing with over 50 events all month long

April 30, 2019 RVAHub Staff

2019 marks the sixth year that Bike Walk RVA, a program of Sports Backers, is coordinating the bike-related events, with the help of dozens of volunteers and advocates from across the Richmond region.

North Bank Connector Trail Now Open

April 26, 2019 Richard Hayes

You’ll be able to stay on trails the entire way as you travel the North Bank Trail along the James River.

Enrichmond Foundation transfers ownership of Vauxhall Island in James River to city

April 1, 2019 RVAHub Staff

This 2.82 acre historic and undeveloped island lies upstream of the Mayo Bridge and will become part of the inventory of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF).

River Lovers Should Attend Tonight’s Final James River Park Master Plan Public Meeting

March 6, 2019 Richard Hayes

Before the Master Plan team drafts any recommendations, they are reaching out to the community for guiding input on the future of James River Park.

Oldest African Penguin in the U.S. Lives in Metro Richmond

February 14, 2019 Richard Hayes

Penguins are pretty darn cute and our area has the country’s oldest cutie.

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