Road closures at Byrd Park to begin this weekend
The City of Richmond introduces a new event beginning June 4

Richmond, VA – Using the Open Streets concept as seen in other cities around the nation, the City of Richmond is reducing automobile traffic in Byrd Park on weekends beginning Saturday, May 13, 2023. The gate closures will open the space to be used for a range of activities for visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Beginning at 7 a.m., Saturday, May 13, the following road closures will be implemented in Byrd Park:

1. Entrance to the park at S. Arthur Ashe Jr. Blvd. and Grant Street

2. S. Robinson Street at Boat Lake Drive

3. Lakeview Avenue at S. Robinson Street

4. Strollers Lane at Grant Street

5. Westover Road at Boat Lake Drive

6. Trafford Road at Westover Road

Parking is available on S. Arthur Ashe, Jr. Blvd, Grant Street at Blanton Avenue, S. Sheppard Street, or S. Davis Avenue.

These closures will be in effect through 7 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023.

To further make use of the space and bring the community together, the City will be hosting Jazz at the Fountain at Fountain Lake. Beginning on Sunday, June 4th, Jazz at the Fountain will feature Richmond native Chan Hall beginning at 4 p.m. The July 2nd performance will feature the quartet Michael Hawkins and the Brotherhood, which features Mr. Hawkins on bass, James “Saxsmo” Gates on Alto Saxophone, Dr. Weldon Hill on piano, and Billy Williams Jr. on drums. Information for the August 6th and September 3rd performers will be posted on the Parks and Recreation website and social media channels.

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