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The Friends of James River Park is an all-volunteer organization created by a dedicated group of citizens in 1999.
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Our mission is to support the conservation, enhancement, and enjoyment of the 600 acre park in Richmond, VA.

11/03/2026

Whether you feel most yourself in a tuxedo or a bike helmet, this is going to be a party for you. Come celebrate and support the James River Park community at its finest. Tickets at the link in bio. We can’t wait to see you Friday!

10/30/2026

We are thrilled to share that Marvel was awarded a Golden Hammer last night the Belle Isle Nature Exploration Area!

Winning from the category of Best Placemaking, the NEA was accomplished through a rich collaboration of ideas and voices. We are proud to stand alongside our friends at RVA Parks and Recreation, Marvel, Truetimber Arborists, Inc., and Robins Foundation to accept this award, and thank you to Historic Richmond for such a joyful night together.

10/29/2026

Join us to explore the forces that come together, diverge, push and pull each other to make and steward the James River Park System. Facilitated by mary childs, this conversation will bring together people invested in the James River Park from different backgrounds— the Friends, the City, architects and natural resource voices— to dig into responsibilities, care, and the devotion we feel to this place. Come with questions and reflections on what the JRPS means to you, and come hungry! Coffee and conversation will be fueled by Baltik’s Bagel!

10/29/2026

We're officially ONE WEEK out from Rooted & Wild so here's the full schedule for our two-day festival. As you can see, we've lined up a wide range of events from yoga to art, and of course our silent auction. New this year - a FREE family night with Studio Two Three and . Find a link to tickets + a DISCOUNT CODE in the comments.

10/26/2026

🎨 The Rooted & Wild Silent Auction is officially LIVE! 🌿Bid on original works from 25+ talented regional artists inspired by the James River Park System. Every winning bid directly supports the Friends of the James River Park, helping keep our favorite urban wilderness clean, safe, and thriving! 👉 Browse and start bidding now: https://givebutter.com/c/rooted-wild/auction

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

Flow with Preston and support the Park! Link in bio for yoga as part of Rooted and Wild!

10/22/2026

What’s your favorite spot on the river to visit? Belle Isle? Pony Pasture? The T-Pot Bridge? One thing these spots have in common is their proximity to whitewater rapids.

We have rapids in Richmond because of the city’s location on the Falls of the James, the most dramatic stretch of the 340-mile-long river. The falls is a 7.5-mile section where the river crosses the Atlantic Seaboard Fall Line. The Fall Line is a geologic feature where rapids form as rivers cut into bedrock and transition from the Piedmont to the Atlantic Coastal Plain regions of states along its length. The Fall Line is the reason Richmond has the best urban whitewater in the country!

As you explore the Fall Line, please respect the power of the river.
Familiarize yourself with how to enjoy the river safely by visiting www.jamesriverpark.org/riversafety

Much appreciation to the James River Park System’s founding Superintendent, Ralph White, for sharing this story and his passion for the James River in Richmond.

🎥 Max Posner
🎶 Justin Black

10/08/2026

Tickets are on sale now for Rooted and Wild, the biggest event of the year to support the James River Park System! There are a wide array of ways to support the Park across these two days, and ALL of the tickets are discounted, but only until tomorrow! Show your support today- early bird pricing ends at the end of the day Friday. Details in the comments below!

10/06/2026

🎟️ ROOTED & WILD TICKETS ARE LIVE! EARLY BIRD PRICING THIS WEEK ONLY! 🎟️️

Yoga?
Coffee & Conversations about the park and urbanism?
Sunrise Walk?
Family Night?
Plein Air Art workshop?

SOOOO much to do during Rooted & Wild and now you can grab tickets to your favorite events today and enjoy an early bird discount!

We provide conservation, enhancement, and recreational enjoyment of the James River Park, while protecting its natural and historic environments.

Address

4001 Riverside Drive
Richmond, VA
23225

Telephone

+18046468911

Website

http://www.jamesriverpark.org/

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