Category Archives: parks

RichmondOutside.com: ‘Tour de Fall Line’ to highlight RVA’s river, trail resources

Posted on by
Reply

Excerpt from the RichmondOutside.com article:

A new outdoor festival is coming to Mayo Island and the James River on September 27, and mountain bikers and paddlers should take notice. The Tour de Fall Line is a coordinated effort between Richmond-MORE and the James River Coalition to show off everything they fight for as advocates for mountain biking and paddling in Richmond, while at the same time serving as a fundraiser for both organizations.

The Tour de Fall Line will highlight Richmond’s epic trails — like Buttermilk (pictured). Credit: Trey GarmanThe Tour de Fall Line will highlight Richmond’s epic trails — like Buttermilk (pictured). Credit: Trey Garman
The day will consist of two separate events, both meant to be casual experiences open to all. For mountain bikers, there is a 50-mile loop that runs over virtually every trail along the James River — Buttermilk, Northbank, Forest Hill Park, etc. Meanwhile, whitewater enthusiasts will drop in at the Huguenot Flatwater boat landing and run the James River all the way to Mayo Island. That’s where paddlers and mountain bikers will meet at the end for an outdoor party, complete with a band and beverages.

Churches Sponsor Community Cookout Tomorrow To Welcome Students

Posted on by
Reply

From the flyer:

Pine Street Baptist and St. Andrew’s Episcopal want to welcome our college students back to Oregon Hill and reconnect with longtime neighbors, too! Join us for: FREE FOOD, Give-aways, Cornhole, Ladder Ball, Hula Hoops, Neighborhood Info, Church Events.

This Sunday, August 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Corner of Laurel & Albemarle St. (Pleasants Park)

Richmond “We Stand With Ferguson” March In Monroe Park Today

Posted on by
Reply

Local activists are organizing in response to events in Ferguson, Missouri. There is a protest march planned this afternoon in Monroe Park at 4:30 pm. According to the FaceBook event page, ‘Operation:Injustice’ will go from Monroe Park (between West Franklin, Belvidere, West Main, and Laurel Streets) to the John Marshall Courts Building (400 North 9th Street). A rally with speakers will take place at the courts building.
Local poets Sudan Aunu, Bryant Munford, and others will be speaking.

In the background of this event are concerns about the future of Monroe Park under its new Conservancy.