Richmond Parks and Playgrounds

Use this guide to find parks and playgrounds in Richmond where parents and kids can play and spend time outside together. Browse practical details to help you choose a place for your next outing.

Parks and playgrounds

  1. River island + trails + playJames River Park at Belle IsleJames River · James River island with exercise trails and playground
  2. Play + pickleball + trailsForest Hill ParkForest Hill · Playground and four pickleball courts within a wooded creek park
  3. Play + pickleball + fieldsJoseph Bryan ParkNorthside · Playground and four pickleball courts with broad athletic and event space
  4. Lakes + play + broad recreationWilliam Byrd ParkNear West End · Playground and paths among multiple park lakes and active facilities
  5. Hilltop play + open spaceChimborazo ParkChurch Hill · Playground within a high, open neighborhood park
  6. Central play + civic lawnMonroe ParkVCU · Playground in a central downtown-university civic park
  7. Play + pickleball + basketballBill Robinson PlaygroundEast End · Playground with two pickleball courts, basketball, and athletic field
  8. Play + center + fieldsBroad Rock Community ParkBroad Rock · Playground and community center with basketball and athletic fields
  9. Pickleball + play + centerHotchkiss Field Community CenterNorthside · Six pickleball courts beside playground, basketball, and community center
  10. Play + pickleball + fieldsPowhatan Hill Community ParkFulton Hill · Community-center playground with two pickleball courts and ball fields
  11. Play + neighborhood recreationFonticello ParkSwansboro · Neighborhood playground with active recreation space
  12. Play + center + basketballBlackwell Community ParkBlackwell · Playground and community center with basketball and athletic field
  13. Trails + seasonal family waterPocahontas State ParkChesterfield · about 20 miles from Richmond · Large state park with 90-plus trail miles, lakes, programs, and a seasonal family aquatic center

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