Richmond, Richmond City County, VA

Places to go in Richmond

26 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Ancarrow's Landing

Outdoors

Ancarrow's Landing

This functional waterfront space offers a boat launch, fishing access & a network of trails.

1200 Brander St, Richmond, VA 23224, USA

Bryan Park

Outdoors

Bryan Park

Historic Gabriel's Rebellion locale now hosting events, a farmer's market, bird walks & disc golf.

4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227, USA

Byrd Park

Outdoors

Byrd Park

Picturesque city park offering 3 lakes, a walking path, picnic areas, athletic fields & more.

600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Chimborazo Park

Outdoors

Chimborazo Park

City park with a visitor center for the Richmond National Battlefield & miniature Statue of Liberty.

3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

Deep Run Park & Recreation Center

Outdoors

Deep Run Park & Recreation Center

County park featuring trails, ponds, shelters, gazebo, soccer fields & rec center for rental.

9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233, USA

Dorey Park and Recreation Center

Outdoors

Dorey Park and Recreation Center

Nature area & pond with trails, playground, gazebo & picnic shelters plus an off-leash dog park.

2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231, USA

Echo Lake Park

Outdoors

Echo Lake Park

5701 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060, USA

Forest Hill Park

Outdoors

Forest Hill Park

Partial wetland area with a historic home, nature trails, wildlife, tennis courts, picnics & events.

4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225, USA

Great Shiplock Park

Outdoors

Great Shiplock Park

2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

James River Park Pony Pasture

Outdoors

James River Park Pony Pasture

Richmond, VA 23225, USA

Jefferson Park

Outdoors

Jefferson Park

E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Outdoors

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Year-round locale with 50 acres of themed gardens, dining options & a classical domed conservatory.

1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228, USA

Libby Hill Park

Outdoors

Libby Hill Park

One of the earliest city parks, this elevated green space offers scenic views, benches & tall trees.

2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

Maymont

Outdoors

Maymont

A 19th-century estate hosting events & tours of its Gilded Age mansion, gardens & wildlife center.

1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Maymont Farm

Outdoors

Maymont Farm

1001 Spottswood Rd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Monroe Park

Outdoors

Monroe Park

Hosting many rallies & events, this park features historical statues & offers free WiFi.

620 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Pocahontas State Park

Outdoors

Pocahontas State Park

An 8,000-acre park offering hiking, biking & horse trails, plus 2 fishing lakes & an aquatic center.

10301 E State Pk Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832, USA

Poor Farm Park

Outdoors

Poor Farm Park

13400 Liberty School Rd, Ashland, VA 23005, USA

Pump House Park

Outdoors

Pump House Park

1799 Pump House Dr, Richmond, VA 23221, USA

Riverfront Canal Cruises

Outdoors

Riverfront Canal Cruises

139 Virginia St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

Rockwood Park

Outdoors

Rockwood Park

Public green space with archery, softball, basketball & tennis plus a playground, trail & dog park.

3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236, USA

Short Pump Park

Outdoors

Short Pump Park

Recreational park with a dog area, spray fountains, sports fields, playground & a 1902 schoolhouse.

3329 Pump Rd, Ridge, VA 23233, USA

Taylor Farm Park

Outdoors

Taylor Farm Park

200 Whiteside Rd, Sandston, VA 23150, USA

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

Outdoors

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

Wildlife center conserving aquatic animals, fish & reptiles offering weekend animal encounters.

2201 Shields Lake Dr, Richmond, VA 23220, USA