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Contact Us - Parks & Recreation

Administrative Offices: 
2401 W. Leigh Street 
Richmond, VA 23220

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Email: Ask Parks and Recreation

Phone: (804) 646-5733

Inclement Weather Line Number: (804) 646-0751

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Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities

About Us

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is home to more than 170 parks, open spaces, athletic fields, playgrounds and tot lots.

The department maintains 21 community centers while providing a full spectrum of recreational services and leisure programs for all of Richmond's citizens. Included in the park system is the James River Parks System which has been rated as the top municipal park in the United States. Additionally the Department has in its inventory more than 90 monuments/statues/memorials, nine decorative fountains, Dogwood Dell, and seven cemeteries, three of which are active.

image of good neighbor guideLet's Be Good Neighbors

Richmond’s Guide to Being a Good Neighbor is a helpful guide that covers the responsibilities of both residents and the government in maintaining a safe, healthy, and vibrant neighborhood and a wonderful city in which to live.

This booklet summarizes select city ordinances as of June 2021 and is not meant to be a complete account of all ordinances. City Council often amends ordinances so it is important to check with the responsible department indicated to ensure there have been no changes since this booklet was published.

For questions, please contact our customer service team at RVA311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 804-646-7000, visiting RVA311.com, or using the RVA311 mobile app.
 

 

 

 

ADA Statement of Compliance

In compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) does not discriminate on the premise of disability. We support equal and equitable access to members of our community with a disability who choose to participate in any activity, program, and/or service. PRCF will support participation by an individual who meets essential program requirements through reasonable accommodations.  Participants are encouraged to notify PRCF staff at the time of registration or at least 2 weeks (10 business days) prior to the program start date if any accommodations are necessary.

Upon request, this information is available in an alternative format for persons with disabilities.

Inclusion Statement

PRCF is committed to providing quality inclusive recreation and leisure activities to all residents in this community regardless of their level of ability. We value and support inclusive opportunities in all activities, programs and services throughout the city.  

To request a modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the Therapeutic Recreation office at 804-646-6646 or 804-646-6817. 

Mission:
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is "One Richmond" in delivering quality services, programs, and activities that encourages a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Vision:
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is committed to "One Richmond" by enriching one's quality of life in providing effective, efficient, and high quality leisure facilities, sites, services, and programs for all generatioins.

History
The first Parks and Recreation properties acquired were Western Square (now called Monroe Park), Marshall Square (now called Libby Hill Park) and Gamble's Hill Park (now the property of New Market Corporation from a property trade in the 1980's to acquire our Brown's Island Park in the James River). These first properties were acquired between 1851 and 1854.

Surprisingly, active recreation programming began as a private enterprise in the early 1900s. In a display of civic leadership through the support of the local business community, the first "public" playground was established in the backyard of a Methodist Settlement House at 17th and East Main Streets. The playground was opened at this location to provide a few moments of relief, enjoyment and comfort for the many children working as laborers in the nearby tobacco factories.

By September 1908, Richmond City Council had seen from this first "experiment" in public recreation the importance and value of what should be a child's main work: wholesome, constructive and active play. Council passed the first resolution concerning supporting, funding and establishing a municipal recreation program.

In part, their September 17, 1908 resolution states: "Whereas, it is of the utmost importance to both the morals and health of any community that its children should be afforded opportunity for innocent and healthful recreation in the open air; and for such enjoyment, in every city, a large number must depend upon the generous care of the municipality."

Partners

The Advisory Board - The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will assist the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in providing resources, promoting and providing quality recreational programs, natural environments and safe facilities, all of which enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the City of Richmond. Board members will serve as advocates on behalf of the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Parks Groups - Civic neighborhood groups, Garden groups, Cemetery History buffs & Community Parks volunteers that help Richmond improve the City's parks and recreation facilities by assisting with special projects, clean-ups, beautification, maintenance, fundraising, education and special events.

 

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City of Richmond
900 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23219

 


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