Friends of Bryan Park

09/01/2025

Today we have a new page: Friends of Bryan Park-RVA.

08/30/2025

You might enjoy reading about Gabriel Prosser, a local man determined to be free.

08/28/2025

Junia (dalmation) and Nora visit the park

08/27/2025

Hello Friends, as part of the dam removal project research, the Parks department is looking for photos of flooding at the spillway or the dam. Please share here if you’re willing and able. If you’re want to share but not here, let me know and we’ll figure out a way.

This photo is from the Friends’ archive and was taken in 1998.

08/26/2025

Lost keys alert.

In the disc golf grassy area near the keeper’s house, that is, the slope down from the house at the park entrance.

Reply here to see if we can match up found keys with the owner.

08/20/2025

Monthly stream cleaning resumes on one month.

08/19/2025

Cute dogs in the park today. Monty is the yellow lab and our d***y photographer has forgotten the name of the adorable terrier. Anyone know this dog?

08/15/2025

Saturday, August 16, at the market in the Azalea Garden

Mark your calendar to come see us at Bryan Park to share your thoughts on the preliminary plans for the future of this beloved park.

The design team will be set up and ready to chat, answer questions, and, most importantly, hear what you think! Your ideas and input will help to shape Bryan Park and Upham Brook, and we want to make sure your voice is a part of the process.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a regular Bryan Park visitor, a first-timer, a neighbor, or just curious - stop by, see what’s in the works, and share your thoughts with us.

This is a casual, drop-in event with no formal presentation. Come anytime in the window even if you only have 10 minutes.

We'll be out near the Lower Bridge (at the end of Young's Pond, closest to Hermitage Road between Bryan Park Avenue and Gabriel Prosser Circle) on Tuesday, August 12th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and at the RVA Big Market on Saturday, August 16th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing from you!

In the meantime, visit www.rvah2o.org/bryan-park for background information on the project and the work ahead.

Richmond VA Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Friends of Bryan Park

08/11/2025

Meet Ginger, a very good girl. She visited the park today with her human who was photographing butterflies. The human saw some swallowtail cats on fennel.

08/10/2025

Here’s a reminder about 2 opportunities to learn about, and comment on, dam removal planning.

Mark your calendar to come see us at Bryan Park to share your thoughts on the preliminary plans for the future of this beloved park.

The design team will be set up and ready to chat, answer questions, and, most importantly, hear what you think! Your ideas and input will help to shape Bryan Park and Upham Brook, and we want to make sure your voice is a part of the process.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a regular Bryan Park visitor, a first-timer, a neighbor, or just curious - stop by, see what’s in the works, and share your thoughts with us.

This is a casual, drop-in event with no formal presentation. Come anytime in the window even if you only have 10 minutes.

We'll be out near the Lower Bridge (at the end of Young's Pond, closest to Hermitage Road between Bryan Park Avenue and Gabriel Prosser Circle) on Tuesday, August 12th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and at the RVA Big Market on Saturday, August 16th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing from you!

In the meantime, visit www.rvah2o.org/bryan-park for background information on the project and the work ahead.

Richmond VA Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Friends of Bryan Park

08/08/2025

Exciting new gall discovery today: witch hazel cone gall aphid looks unsightly but will not harm the plant.

This shrub is near the azalea garden pond. It’s in a group of 3, but is the only one with galls.