Friends of Bryan Park-RVA

09/05/2026

Boy Scout Matthew Ye built 2 kiosks with trail maps for his Eagle project.

Both kiosks are located near the bridge across Jordan’s Branch that leads to shelter 2 (nature center).

Thank you, Matthew.

09/03/2026

You may not have noticed but butterflies and moths have been very busy in the park, making new generations. Names in captions.

You’ve got to admire their persistence in this heat.

08/29/2026

RVA Goats in action!

08/28/2026

We have goats and sheep in the park now. They are located near shelter 3.

Here’s an old photo of a previous goat visit.

Share your photos here if you get some.

This goat visit is sponsored by the Friends.

08/27/2026

Today Peach and Rhys visited the park. Rhys is a blend of American foxhound and collie. Peach didn’t reveal any demographic details.

08/26/2026

Our park is a hub of activity…

On Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th (weather permitting), Three Oaks Engineering will conduct biological monitoring fieldwork, which will involve the use of electrofishing equipment for fish surveys. Three Oaks Engineering's fieldwork may extend into next week or later in September should summer storms necessitate that they reschedule.

Check the Bryan Park project page:

https://rvah2o.org/bryan-park/

Bryan Park Dam Removals and Stream Restoration The City of Richmond is responsible for bringing two City-owned 1910s-era dams located in Bryan Park into compliance with the Code of Virginia and Virginia Impounding Structures Regulations. There are currently two dams along Upham Brook in Bryan Park,....

08/25/2026

Check out wildflower activity at Byrd Park