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Aerobics

Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA 23220-1701
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Phone: (804)646-5733,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

Many community centers offer aerobic sessions tailored for adults and youth. View the current Parks and Recreation Digest and the Pine Camp Guide to get class schedules.

Exercise is For Everyone

Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities offers something for everyone - including aerobics for the elderly and disabled. We have three different aerobic programs that can be practiced by individuals who are unable to withstand the stress that conventional aerobics puts on the legs. The three programs are Chair Aerobics, Walker Aerobics, Water Aerobics.

Don't let a disability keep you from leading an active and healthy life.

Water Aerobics

These fun-filled classes are great for your health. Soothe those aching joints in warm water and have loads of fun in the process! Water aerobics is good for the heart, weight loss, arthritis, and other ailments common to senior citizens.

The classes are held at:
Swansboro Pool
3160 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23224
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Phone: (804)646-8088

Youth Basketball

Athletics Administration Office
700 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221

Phone: (804)646-1175,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

Registration

More than 800 children participate in the city's basketball program. Teams for boys and girls, ages 5 - 15, can be found at most community centers. Registration for youth basketball leagues will begin in June with league play beginning in January and going through March.

For more information, contact your neighborhood community center or call (804)646-1175.

Registration: June - December
Play: January - March
Registration Fee: $25

Youth Baseball

Athletic Administration Office
700 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221

Phone: (804)646-1175,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

Registration

Registration occurs annually in the month of March.

The season ends with the City Championship finals and Annual Baseball Bash.

Softball

Youth between the ages of 8 and 15 interested in playing softball should contact their local Community Center.

Boxing

COBRA BOXING
Southside Community Center
6255 Old Warwick Road
Richmond, VA 23224
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Phone: (804) 646-1175

Coached by a certified USA Amateur Boxing Federation (USA Boxing) Instructors - the Boxing Program operates out of the Cobra Boxing Gym behind Southside Community Center

For more information please contact us at (804)646-1175.

Cheerleading

Athletic Administration Office
700 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221

Phone: (804)646-5733,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

Registration

Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities cheerleading squads are made up of girls and boys, ages 17 and younger. They are formed at all community centers sponsoring football and basketball teams. Squads attend sporting events and also attend summer and fall cheering clinics.

Under the leadership of volunteer trainers, the squads also practice regularly and cheer for their teams each Saturday during football season. Participation in the program is free and all interested youth are welcomed.

Cheerleading Registration
Mid - August and Early December
Ages 5 - 17
Play: September - November and January - March
Cost: $25 per youth.

For more information about cheerleading, contact your local community center.

Disc Golf

Gillies Creek   &   Bryan Park

Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA 23220-1701
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Phone: (804)646-5733,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

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The City of Richmond is full of many hidden treasures! One of which happens to be the Gillies Creek Park system. Located on the City's east side just off of Stoney Run Drive and Williamsburg Road. Gillies Creek Park has an abundance of activities to offer, some of which are refreshingly different.

Gillies Creek Park sports an 18 hole "Disc Golf Course". Disc Golf is golf played with a Frisbee type disc which is hurled through the air into a chain linked basket to score points. The least amount of putts (throws) it takes a golfer to land the disc into the basket, the faster they can proceed to the next hole (basket location). The game takes about an hour to play and covers a distance of about a mile.

A disc golf course is also at Bryan Park.

Fitness Trails

Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA 23220-1701
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Phone: (804)646-5733,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

The department maintains several fitness trails. Users may either run or walk through the courses. You will also notice that the trails provide written exercise instructions throughout various intervals.

Trails are located at:

• Byrd Park
• Cannon Creek
• Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Football

Athletic Administration Office
700 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221

Phone: (804)646-1175,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

Youth Football

The department offers an excellent football program for city youth. The program boasts many successes, including Brian Still, who went on to become a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers. Our long standing program is not just about football, but also about helping our youth realize their full potential and achieve their dreams. It is known that sports can motivate youth to realize the importance of academic achievement and teach them the importance of life skills, such as team building, dedication, responsibility and discipline. In addition to the athletic component, the football program also focuses on life skills, duty, safety, education and academics. Each participating community center offers an excellent coaching staff.

No experience is necessary. Instruction is provided. A coach's clinic is offered in late August. If you are interested in being on a team, assisting us with coaching or being a team sponsor, contact the center supervisor at your local community center.

Registration: Mid June
Ages: 9 - 15
Play: September - November
Cost: $25 per youth

For more information regarding our football program, contact (804)646-1175.

Hiking

Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA 23220-1701
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Phone: (804)646-5733,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751

Belle Isle

Parking & footbridge to Belle Isle at Tredegar Street. One mile loop trail - woodlands, meadows, interpretive signs, scenic walk alongside rocks and rapids.

Bryan Park

Hermitage Road and Westbrook Avenue; one trail, 1 mile. Parkland around lake.

Byrd Park

South end of the Boulevard- two trails, 1.3 miles, three lakes and grassy fields

Forest Hill Park

Forest Hill Avenue and 34th Street and 41st; two trails, 1.5 miles, lake, stream, grassy hills and woodlands, excellent mountain biking routes through forest.

Huguenot Flatwater Park

On Riverside Drive at the south end of Huguenot Bridge - one trail along river, 1.5 miles. Along a quiet section of river with excellent fishing.

James River Flood Wall

South end of Manchester Bridge, 1.25 miles. Scenic views of city skyline along the river, wheelchair accessible at western section starting under Manchester Bridge.

James River Park Main Area

On Riverside Drive Lee Bridge to Boulevard Bridge: five trails, 5.3 miles. Woodlands and fields. Easy biking along the river with challenging mountain bike trails.

Maymont Park

Between the Boulevard and Hampton Street, four trails, 4 miles. Parkland and gardens.

Oregon Hill Park / Overlook

Riverview overlook on the edge of Oregon Hill Parkway between South Cherry Street and South Pine Street. Excellent views of river. Access to North Bank Trail located between Leigh Bridge to Boulevard Bridge, for 2 miles, via Texas Avenue and Kansas Avenue.

Pine Camp

Azalea Avenue and Old Brook Road, two trails, 1.8 miles. Fields and woodlands.

Pony Pasture Rapids Park

7200 Riverside Drive, 1 mile West of Huguenot Bridge - four trails, 3.5 miles. Fields and woodlands. Easy biking, good fishing and scenic rocks and rapids.

Powhite Park

Chippenham Parkway and Jahnke Road, three trails, 1.5 miles. Fields, woodlands, stream and steep hills. Excellent mountain biking.

Rafting

If interested in rafting on the James, please contact the businesses below for more information:

River City Adventures

Travis Bayes or Travis Dodge
River City Adventures
100 Stockton Street
Richmond, VA 23224
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(804)233-4000

Riverside Outfitters

Matt Perry
Riverside Outfitters
6836 Old Westham Road
Richmond, VA 23225
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(804)560-0068

Sledding

Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA 23220-1701
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Phone: (804)646-5733,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751
 

Sledding is allowed in all the city parks after snowfalls during the winter. Sledding on sheets of metal or similarly dangerous material or the use of any sort of mechanized devices on the slopes is prohibited. All parks close at dusk and sledding is prohibited after the park closes.

For more information about sledding rules and regulations contact, (804)646-5733.

Youth Soccer

Athletic Administration Office
700 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221

Phone: (804)646-1126
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751
 

Each year, over 2,000 players participate in soccer. With a six-field complex, the department coordinates play for more than 100 soccer teams.

Soccer leagues are formed in the fall and spring.

Team members practice daily after school and play scheduled games at designated fields on Fridays and Saturdays.

Players are divided into teams by ages. The House League is for youth ages 5 through 14. The league is comprised of participants from playgrounds, community centers and schools.

For additional information on soccer programs contact your local community center or call (804)646-1126.

Tennis

Athletics Administration Office
700 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
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Phone: (804)646-1208
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751
 

Tennis enthusiasts throughout the city play year-round on more than 140 courts maintained by the department. The city's tennis program serves youth ages 6-17. Our tennis program operates hosts classes at various locations in the fall, spring, and summer. 

PRCF Tennis court locations: 

Facilities with multiple courts include:

The department works with area tennis associations and enthusiasts on a year round basis. 

For additional information call (804)646-1208.

To reserve a court, contact our scheduling office at (804)646-0761.