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Parks and Recreation Digest Spring/Summer 2019 City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities 1209 Admiral Street • Richmond, VA • 23220 • 804-646-5733 www.richmondgov.com/parks
Our Promise:
The Richmond Department of Parks,
Recreation, and Community Facilities (PRCF)
promises to make available, affordable, Who Do I Contact For...?
accessible, and enjoyable activities for all
children in the City of Richmond. To keep this
promise, out staff will reduce fees based on General Questions, Online Registration Questions,
ability to pay. Please discuss your needs with
our recreation staff. or Comments
Government Access Station: 804-646-5733
Tune in to Channel 17 for current
announcements of programs, trips, and special
AskParkRec@Richmondgov.com
events. Only available with Verizon Fios and
Comcast cable services.
Volunteer Services: Aquatics: 804-646-1174
We encourage support from parents and
members of the community. If you are
Before and After School Program: 804-646-6067
interested in volunteer opportunities, please
contact your local community center or park
Cemeteries: 804-646-1402
staff member. Cultural Arts: 804-646-3677
Inclusion Statement: Dogwood Dell: 804-646-1031
All programs and activities are open to
everyone without regards to race, religion, Facility Rentals: 804-646-0761
sex, national origin, handicap, or political
affiliation. James River Park: 804-646-8911
Non City Resident Fee: Rain Line: 804-646-0751
Non city residents must pay an additional $20
fee per program or activity.
River Level Information: 804-646-8228
On-going Programs: 50 + Active Lifestyle: 804-646-0181
Please note that on-going programs will expire Athletics:
August 31, 2019 and require registering again.
- Football, Baseball, and Basketball: 804-646-5702
Note: - Boxing: 804-646-5733
PRCF cannot take cash as a form of
payment for any of the programs that we - Cheerleading: Contact your local community
offer. We accept money orders, cashier checks,
credit cards, and personal checks. Checks and center
money orders should be made payable to “City
of Richmond.” - Soccer, Softball, and Tennis: 804-646-1208
Inclement Weather Policy:
If Richmond Public Schools are closed,
community centers will operate from 11:30
a.m. to 8 p.m.
City Holidays:
The City of Richmond offices and buildings will
be closed on the following holidays:
Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, and Labor Day.
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Photo Credits: Tamara Jenkins, Michael Wallace, or Alfonzo Mathis,
unless otherwise noted.
Cover Photo: “Rafting on the James River” by Michael Wallace
Summer Camps
Dance
Contents
4 Facilities Listing
9 Movies in the Park
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page 10 10 Summer Camp Programs
Dance Aquatics
13 Recreation Programs
15 Out of School Time Program
16 Fitness
17 Athletics
22 Aquatics
26 James River Park - Outdoor Education
page 13
page 30 30 Cultural Arts - Dance
Pickleball 34 Cultural Arts - Visual Arts
36 Practical Arts
page 15
14 page 22
page 16
37 50+ Active Lifestyle
39 Cemeteries
James River Park
40 Richmond Public Libraries
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Facilities
PLAYGROUND/ TOT LOT
OUTDOOR BASKETBALL
TENNIS / PICKLEBALL
COUNCIL DISTRICT
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF
EXTENDED HOURS
FACILITY RENTAL
PICNIC SHELTER
(Soccer, Football, Baseball)
ATHLETIC FIELD
OPERATION:
VITA COURSE
GYMNASIUM
SPLASH PAD
1:30 - 9 p.m. | Monday - Friday
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
COURTS
COURTS
OF OPERATION:
POOL
EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION:
Contact your local community
1:30 - 10 p.m. | Monday- Friday
center
1 for operating
- 9 p.m. | Saturdayhours.
and Sunday
PARK HOURS OF OPERATION:
Dawn to dusk daily
Abner Clay Park
Brook Road & E. Clay Street
2
Alice Fitz Playground 8
13th and Perry Streets
Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center
3300 First Avenue | 804-646-4824 6
Bandy Field Nature Park
6701 Three Chopt Road 1
Battery Park Community Center
2803 Dupont Circle | 804-646-0944
3
Bellemeade Community Center
1800 Lynhaven Avenue | 804-646-8235
6
Bill Robinson Playground
721 N. 35th Street
7
Blackwell Community Center
300 E. 15th Street | 804-646-8630 6
Briel Street Playground
1319 N. 36th Street 7
Broad Rock Community Center
4615 Ferguson Lane | 804-646-8824
8
Broad Rock Sports Complex
4801 Old Warwick Road
9
Bryan Park (Joseph Bryan Park)
4308 Hermitage Road
3
Byrd Park & Dogwood Dell
600
600 S.
S. Arthur Ashe Blvd
Boulevard
5
Byrd Park Roundhouse
800 S. Davis Avenue
5
Calhoun Community Center
436 Calhoun Street | 804-646-4083 2
Cannon Creek Nature Area 6
Richmond-Henrico Turnpike
Canoe Run Park 8
600 W. 22nd Street
Carillon Grounds 5
1300 Blanton Avenue
Carter Jones / Fonticello Park
2813 Bainbridge Street
5
Chandler Playground
201 E. Brookland Park Blvd
3
Charlie D. Sydnor Playground
1400 Maury Street 8
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Facilities
PLAYGROUND/ TOT LOT
TENNIS / PICKLEBALL
OUTDOOR BASKETBALL
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF
COUNCIL DISTRICT
EXTENDED HOURS
FACILITY RENTAL
PICNIC SHELTER
OPERATION:
(Soccer, Football, Baseball)
ATHLETIC FIELD
VITA COURSE
1:30 - 9 p.m. | Monday - Friday
GYMNASIUM
SPLASH PAD
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
OF OPERATION:
COURTS
COURTS
POOL
EXTENDED
Contact yourHOURS OF OPERATION:
local community
1:30 - 10 p.m. | Monday- Friday
center for operating hours.
1 - 9 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday
PARK HOURS OF OPERATION:
Dawn to dusk daily
Chimborazo Community Center
3000 E. Marshall Street | 804-646-0029 7
Chimborazo Park
3201 East Broad Street
7
Chimborazo Playground
3000 E Grace Street
7
Chimborazo Roundhouse
3400 East Grace Street
7
Conrad Street Mini-Park
1901 Conrad Street
6
Creighton Court Community Center
2101 Creighton Road | 804-646-4511
7
Davee Garden Fitness & Walking Trail
3412 Ryburn Road
8
E.S.H. Greene ES Playground
1745 Catalina Drive
9
Elkhardt Athletic Fields
300 Hull Street Road
9
Ethel Bailey Furman Park 7
818 N. 28th Street
Fairmount Pool
2000 U Street | 804-646-3831
7
Forest Hill Park
4021 Forest Hill Avenue 4
Forest Hill Park Stonehouse
4
Old Rhoades Estate House
Gaither Beard Fields
2120 Fendall Avenue 3
Gillies Creek Nature Area
4425 Williamsburg Avenue
7
Henderson Softball Complex
500 Forest Lawn Drive
3
Hickory Hill Community Center
3000 Belt Blvd. | 804-646-7934
8
Holly Street Playground
819 Holly Street 5
Hotchkiss Field Community Center
701 E. Brookland Park Blvd. | 804-646-4466 6
Humphrey Calder Community Center
414 N. Thompson Street | 804-646-1780 1
J.L. Francis Playground
5146 Snead Road 9
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Facilities
SECTION NAME
PLAYGROUND/ TOT LOT
OUTDOOR BASKETBALL
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF
COUNCIL DISTRICT
EXTENDED HOURS
FACILITY RENTAL
PICNIC SHELTER
OPERATION:
(Soccer, Football, Baseball)
ATHLETIC FIELD
TENNIS COURTS
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
VITA COURSE
GYMNASIUM
1:30 - 9 p.m. | Monday - Friday
SPLASH PAD
OF OPERATION:
COURTS
Contact yourHOURS
local community
POOL
EXTENDED OF OPERATION:
center
1:30 forp.m.
- 10 operating hours.
| Monday- Friday
1 - 9 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday
PARK HOURS OF OPERATION:
Dawn to dusk daily
James River - Ancarrow’s Landing
1308 Bander Street 8
James River - Belle Isle
500 Tredegar Street 5
James River - Great Shiplock Park
Canal Street & Pear Street 7
James River - Huguenot Flatwater 4
8600 Southampton Road
James River - Main Section
Hillcrest & Riverside Drive
4
James River - Nature/Visitors Center
4101 Riverside Drive | 804-646-8911
4
James River - North Bank Park
(AKA Texas Beach) 2000 Texas Avenue 5
James River - Pony Pasture & Wetlands
6700 Riverside Drive 4
James River - Pumphouse Park
1800 block of Pumphouse Drive 5
Jefferson Park
1921 Princess Anne Avenue
7
Kanawha Plaza Park
801 E. Canal Street 6
Lewis G. Larus Park
8800 W. Huguenot Road
4
Libby Hill Park
2801 E. Franklin Street 7
Linwood Robinson Senior Center
700 N. 26th Street | 804-646-3115 7
Lombardy Street Triangle
301 North Lombardy Street 2
Luck’s Field
Rogers & T Street (1925 U Street) 7
Mary M. Scott ES Playground
4011 Moss Side Avenue 3
Mary Munford ES Playground
211 Westmoreland Street 1
Mashore Playground (Old Pilkington PG)
2310 Decatur Street 8
Maymont Park
1700 Hampton Street 5
Maymont Playground
1100 South Allen Avenue 5
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Facilities
PLAYGROUND/ TOT LOT
OUTDOOR BASKETBALL
TENNIS / PICKLEBALL
COUNCIL DISTRICT
EXTENDED HOURS
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF
FACILITY RENTAL
(Soccer, Football, Baseball)
ATHLETIC FIELD
PICNIC SHELTER
VITA COURSE
OPERATION:
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
GYMNASIUM
SPLASH PAD
1:30 - 9 p.m. | Monday - Friday
OF OPERATION:
COURTS
COURTS
POOL
Contact
EXTENDED your local community
HOURS OF OPERATION:
center
1:30 forp.m.
- 10 operating hours.
| Monday- Friday
1 - 9 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday
PARK HOURS OF OPERATION:
Dawn to dusk daily
MLK Fields
1000 Mosby Street (behind MLK, Jr. MS) 6
Monroe Park
719 W. Franklin Street 2
Montrose Heights Playground
2022 Fenton Street 7
Moore Street Tot Lot
1846 Moore Street 2
Norrell ES - Annex (Tot Lot only)
201 W. Graham Road 3
Oak Grove Playground
8
2200 Gordon Avenue
Oakwood Park 7
3400 Canepa Street
Parker Field Annex
3101 N. Boulevard
2
Petronius S. Jones Park
1400 Idlewood Avenue
5
Pine Camp Arts and Community Center 3
4901 Old Brook Road | 804-646-3673
Pocosham Park
Pocosham & Hey Roads 9
Poe’s Park
3
1707 Monteiro Street
Powhatan’s Hill Community Center
5051 Northampton Street | 804-646-0973
7
Powhite Park
7200 Jahnke Road 4
Providence Park Playground
421 E. Ladies Mile Road
6
Randolph Community Center
1415 Grayland Avenue | 804-646-1080 5
Reid Community Center
9
1301 Whitehead Road | 804-646-0152
Riverside Park/North Bank Trail
721 S. Pine Street
5
Rueger Playground
3000 Grant Street
5
Smith-Peters Playground
900-1000 Catherine Street
2
Southampton Playground 4
3333 Cheverly Road
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Facilities
PLAYGROUND/ TOT LOT
OUTDOOR BASKETBALL
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF
COUNCIL DISTRICT
EXTENDED HOURS
FACILITY RENTAL
PICNIC SHELTER
OPERATION:
(Soccer, Football, Baseball)
ATHLETIC FIELD
TENNIS COURTS
COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
VITA COURSE
GYMNASIUM
1:30 - 9 p.m. | Monday - Friday
SPLASH PAD
OF OPERATION:
COURTS
Contact yourHOURS
local community
POOL
EXTENDED OF OPERATION:
center
1:30 for p.m.
- 10 operating hours.
| Monday- Friday
1 - 9 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday
PARK HOURS OF OPERATION:
Dawn to dusk daily
Southside Community Center
6255 Warwick Road | 804-646-1206
9
Summer Hill
Lambert & Castlewood Avenues
8
Swansboro Playground 8
3055 Logandale Avenue
Swansboro Natatorium
3160 Midlothian Turnpike | 804-646-8088 8
Third Avenue Tot Lot
2001 Third Avenue
6
Thomas B. Smith Community Center
2001 Ruffin Road | 804-646-8490
8
Thomas Jefferson Tot Lot
4100 W. Grace Street
1
Thompson Community Center
7825 Forest Hill Avenue | 804-646-1209
4
Westhampton Green
519 Libbie Avenue
1
Westover Community Center 4
1301 Jahnke Road | 804-646-8995
Westwood Playground
5401 Marian Street
1
Whitcomb Court Community Center
2302 Carmine Street | 804-646-2988 6
Woodville Pool
2305 Fairfield Avenue | 804-646-3834
7
Yancey St. Tot Lot
1900 North Avenue
6
Reserve A Facility Today!
Are you looking for a place to hold your next For a list of locations, please visit our
business meeting or retreat? Planning a website Richmondgov.com/parks and click on
wedding, baby shower, family reunion, softball the “Online Registration” button. For rental
tournament, or special event? rates, additional information, or to reserve a
location, please call 646-0761. Reservations
Look no further! With our picnic shelters, can also be made online at Richmondgov.com/
park houses, 60+ parks, athletic fields, tennis parks and clicking on “Online Registration.”
courts, and softball/baseball fields; we have
something to fit your needs.
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Summer Camp
SECTION N A M E - Great Summer Escape
General Information Locations
All Things Play! Blackwell
300 E. 15th Street
804-646-8630
Webtrac #: 425001-03
Mary Munford ES
211 Westmoreland Avenue
804-646-5733
Webtrac #: 425001-13
With many years of summer program
experience, we are proud of the exceptional Broad Rock Pine Camp
quality and variety of our programs which 4615 Ferguson Lane 4901 Old Brook Road
include traditional all day camps, sports and 804-646-8824 804-646-3672
speciality camps for all ages. Our programs Webtrac #: 425001-04 Webtrac #: 425001-15
will take place at our safe and spacious Hickory Hill Powhatan
community centers. Breakfast and lunch is 3000 East Belt Blvd 5051 Northampton Street
served daily through the USDA Summer 804-646-7934 804-646-0973
Melas for Kids Federal Food program. Webtrac #: 425001-10 Webtrac #: 425001-16
Hotchkiss Randolph
Registration 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd 1415 Grayland Avenue
Registration for all camps will open on 804-646-4466 804-646-1080
Friday, March 1 for City of Richmond Webtrac #: 425001-11 Webtrac #: 425001-17
residents. Non-residents can begin to register
on Friday, March 15. Registration will Humphrey Calder Thompson MS
continue until each center reaches capacity, 414 N. Thompson Street 7825 Forest Hill Avenue
so register early to ensure your space! 804-646-1780 804-646-5609
Registration can be completed online or in Webtrac #: 425001-12 Webtrac #: 425001-19
person at any of our community centers. Westover
1301 Jahnke Road
804-646-8995
Ages Webtrac #: 425001-20
The Great Summer Escape Day Camp is for
youth ages 6 to 12 years.
Fees
$250 for the first child
$225 for the second child
$200 for the third child or more
$400 for non-city residents
Scholarships are available! Please call
804-646-5733 for more information.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Request for refunds must be received 10
days prior to camp start date. No refunds
will be granted after the start of
summer camp. Withdrawal and refund
requests made before the start of camp are
subject to a $50 non-transferable, non-
refundable administrative fee per child.
Dates and Times
The Great Summer Escape Day Camp will
operate Monday, June 24 through Friday,
August 23, 2018, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
10 Parks and Recreation Digest | Spring and Summer 2019Summer Camp - Speciality
Summer Dance Intensive ARTS Institute
In this fun and interactive dance camp, students will ARTS Institute is a job readiness teen program that
intensively train in various genres of dance. Students is designed to give students job readiness skills in
will learn and cultivate techniques in ballet, modern, professional arts and leadership training. Students
jazz, African, hip hop, and tap. The campers will will have two weeks of hands on learning experience,
work diligently over the course of seven weeks with two week of job shadowing, and two weeks of
a professional artist. They will also get the workforce readiness and financial literacy.
opportunity to encounter some visiting professional Ages: 13 - 15 years
dance artists. A final performance will be presented Dates: July 8 - August 15 | Monday - Thursday
to family and friends at the end of camp. Breakfast Time: 9 a.m. - noon
and lunch will be provided. Price: $50 residents | $70 non residents
Ages: 6 - 16 years Location: To Be Determined
Dates: July 1 - August 16 | Monday - Friday WebTrac #: 438000-00
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price: $350 residents | $370 non residents Swim Camp
Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center Each day, swimmers will engage in lessons focused
WebTrac #: 425301-00 on learning and repeating skills in the water as well
as basic water safety. Swimmers will also enjoy
All About Art interactive deck games and free swim with their new
Campers will explore their creative side on stage and friends as we know that social skills and comfort in
on paper. The schedule will rotate between and around the water are important to develop too!
performing arts and visual arts to keep your child Ages: 5 - 16 years
engaged and active. Weekly field trips will allow Dates: July 22 - July 26 | Monday - Friday
us to explore art around town and in nature, with Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
performing artists taking the stage for a little live Price: $45 residents | $65 non residents
Location: Fairmount Outdoor Pool
entertainment! Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
WebTrac #: 425007-00
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Dates: June 24 - August 16 | Mondays - Fridays
Ages: 5 - 16 years
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dates: July 29 - August 2 | Monday - Friday
Price: $480 residents | $500 non residents
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center
Price: $45 residents | $65 non residents
WebTrac #: 421400-00
Location: Blackwell Outdoor Pool
WebTrac #: 425007-01
Outdoor Adventure Camp
Come create adventures through art and play. Make
outdoor sculptures, play giant hide and go seek
games, learn tracking, tree ID, and wilderness first
aid. Craft cool stuff from the forest like a bow and
arrow, a debris hut, and clay pots from Horse Creek.
From zip lines to hikes, every week will include a
fun-filled field trip. The final project will be an
outdoor adventure movie with campers playing
woodland creatures.
Ages: 9 - 12 years
Dates: June 24 - August 2 | Mondays - Fridays
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $260 residents | $280 non residents
Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center
WebTrac #: 425200-00
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SECTION N A M E - Outdoor Skills Camps
General Information Kayaking Camp
• Campers will need to bring: Campers will learn basic kayaking strokes in a
• Athletic clothes that can (and will) get dirty! friendly and reassuring environment, with an
• Sneakers and socks emphasis on fun! Campers will learn basic strokes
• Bathing suit and shoes to wear if you’d like them and water safety techniques, and progress at the
to swim in the river. pace ay which they feel comfortable. No prior
• Lunch kayaking experience is necessary, but every
participant must be able to swim. Maximum weight
limit of 160 lbs due to boat restrictions.
James River Park will provide: Ages: 10 - 14 years
• All technical equipment Dates: August 19 - August 22 | Monday - Thursday
• Water Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Snacks Price: $185 residents | $205 non residents
Location: Reedy Creek Visitors Center
Mountain Bike Camp WebTrac #: 435107-07
Children will explore the trail systems througout our
region by bike! We’ll learn basic bike stills that will
set up your child for success on the trail;
including body positioning, safe braking techniques,
and shifting. As campers’ skills progress, they take
on tougher trail obstacles including riding over roots
and rocks, stream crossing, cornering, and riding
manmade obstacles.
Ages: 10 - 14 years
Dates: June 24 - June 27 | Monday - Thursday
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: $185 residents | $205 non residents
Location: Reedy Creek Visitors Center
WebTrac #: 435107-05
Wildlife Explorers
Join us as we expore the diverse habitats of the
James River Park System. From the majestic to the
microscopic, we will get to know many of the unique
creatures that make up our local ecosystem.
Ages: 8 - 12 years
Dates: July 22 - July 25 | Monday - Thursday
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price: $185 residents | $205 non residents
Location: Reedy Creek Visitors Center
WebTrac #: 435107-08
12 Parks and Recreation Digest | Spring and Summer 2019Recreation Programs
After School Fun Club Advanced Ping Pong
Homework assistance and recreational activities Come and play against high level players in high
after school. intensity, high velocity bouts! Train and prepare
yourself here for any upcoming local or national
Ages: 6 - 12 years tournaments.
Dates: January 2 - June 8 | Monday - Friday Ages: 15 years and over
Time: 3:30 - 6 p.m. Dates: On Going | Thursday
Price: $30 residents | $50 non residents Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Location: Bellemeade Community Center Price: Free
WebTrac #: 526201-02 Location: Hickory Hill Community Center
WebTrac #: 546005-10
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Dates: January 2 - June 8 | Monday - Friday Instructional Ping Pong
Time: 3:30 - 6 p.m. Instructions will include basic drills on footwork,
Price: $30 residents | $50 non residents stances, forehand and backhand strokes, serving
Location: Blackwell Community Center and returns, score counts, and game situations.
WebTrac #: 526201-03 Ages: 8 years and over
Dates: On Going | Tuesday
Ages: 5 - 12 years Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Dates: January 9 - June 12 | Monday - Friday Price: Free
Time: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Location: Hickory Hill Community Center
Price: $30 residents | $50 non residents WebTrac #: 516012-10
Location: Hickory Hill Community Center
WebTrac #: 526200-10
Ancient Hebrew History
Have you ever wanted to understand who the
Ages: 11 - 14 years
Ancient Hebrew people were? Come study and learn
Dates: January 2 - June 8 | Monday - Friday
the ancient origins, culture, and geography of these
Time: 3:30 - 6 p.m.
amazing people.
Price: $40 residents | $60 non residents
Ages: 18 years and over
Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center
Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesday
WebTrac #: 326201-13
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Ages: 6 - 14 years
Location: Hickory Hill Community Center
Dates: January 2 - June 8 | Monday - Friday
Time: 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Price: $30 residents | $50 non residents Music Technology 101
Location: Randolph Community Center Introducing students to the field of music
WebTrac #: 425006-23 technology. This class will focus on recording, music
production, how to be a DJ, and live sound.
Ages: 6 - 12 years Ages: 8 - 12 years
Dates: January 2 - June 8 | Monday - Friday Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesday
Time: 3:30 - 6 p.m. Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Price: $30 residents | $50 non residents Price: Free
Location: Westover Community Center Location: Hickory Hill Community Center
WebTrac #: 526201-18
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SECTION NAMPrograms
E
Pickle Ball
Participants will learn the fundamentals of pickle ball
such as basic skills, game rules, stroke techniques,
and court awareness.
Ages: 18 years and over
Dates: On Going | Tuesday & Friday
Time: 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Hotchkiss Community Center
Ages: 18 years and over
Dates: On Going | Wednesday
Time: 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Hotchkiss Community Center
Ages: 18 years and over
Dates: On Going | Tuesday - Thursday
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center
Ages: 18 years and over
Dates: On Going | Monday, Tuesday, & Friday
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Southside Community Center
14 Parks and Recreation Digest | Spring and Summer 2019Out of School Time Program
Recreational activities such as sports, arts and crafts, music,
dance, and the performing arts will keep children active and having
fun, while staff ensure a focus on building character and learning
life skills. Fee: $60 per child/per semester
The program is held Monday through Friday from school dismissal
Multiple child discounts apply!
until 5:45 p.m. on all fully operating school days. Parents or
guardians must pick up their children not riding the after school
activity bus promptly at 5:45 p.m. Please note that if Richmond Registration can be completed online
Public Schools (RPS) are not operating or it is a City holiday, the today!
Out of School Time Program (OSTP) will not operate. If RPS has a
delayed opening or a early dismissial, the the OSTP will not Additional forms needed to finish the application process
operate the morning programs or evening programs respectivelly. may be completed at each program site. Students will
not be eligibile to particiapte in the program until all
Parents are welcome to visit the program sites and speak with applicable paperwork is validated by site personnel.
staff about the recreation, sports, and other activities designed for
children enrolled in the program to assist in keeping them active,
happy, and healthy. Registration is continuous at each school
based on space availability!
Spring Break Camp
Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5
Program Locations 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Camp will consist of games, arts and
crafts, sports, swimming, a college
Bellevue E.S.* 2301 East Grace Street 646-3301 visit, cultural enrichment, and trips.
Blackwell E.S. * 300 East 15th Street 646-0253 Lunch will be provided. This spring
camp is available to students
Broad Rock E.S. * 4615 Ferguson Lane 646-7026
currently enrolled in the Out of
G.W. Carver E.S. * 1110 West Leigh Street 646-1354 School Time Program.
John B. Cary E.S. * 3021 Maplewood Avenue 646-1060
Chimborazo E.S. 3000 East Marshall Street 646-2535 End of Year Extravaganza
Fairfield E.S. * 2510 Phaup Street 646-4782 Thursday, May 23
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ginter Park E.S. 3817 Chamberlayne Avenue 646-3796
This program will consist of
Miles Jones E.S. 200 Beaufont Drive 646-8200 physically challenging activities for
Overby Sheppard E.S. 2300 First Avenue 646-3797 students, families, and staff.
Activities will focus on health,
G.H. Reid E.S. * 1301 Whitehead Road 646-8226
fitness and nutrition, relays, sports
Barack Obama E.S. 3101 Fendall Avenue 646-3285 and games, entertainment, arts and
Swansboro E.S. 3160 Midlothian Turnpike 646-8603 crafts, and music.
Patrick Henry Charter 3411 Semmes Avenue 646-3727
Westover Hills E.S. ^ 1211 Jahnke Road 646-4964
* Site also operate a Before Program 7:30 - 9 a.m.
^ Site operates Before Program only
Fall registration
begins July 1
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SECTION NAME
Aerobics Fitness Warriors
Seniors can participate in exercises that strengthen Turn on the “Beast Mode” and get fit for FREE! Come
and tone muscles with safe and simple movements. out and jam with the Active RVA Warriors program
Ages: 55 years and over sponsored by Sports Backers and the Virginia Health
Dates: On Going | Monday Department. This program sends trainers out into
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. the community to offer free health and fitness
Price: Free classes to every skill level.
Location: Hickory Hill Community Center Ages: 18 years and over
Dates: On Going | Monday
Tae Kwon Do Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
This class focuses on teaching basic tae kwon do Price: Free
skills, coordination, listening, respect, and self Location: Hickory Hill Community Center
discipline. In teaching these components, students
build their agility, strength, and poise. They will also Ages: 18 years and over
learn safety skills, along with skills to release tension Dates: On Going | Monday
brought on by school and peers. Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: 7 years and over Price: Free
Dates: April 2 - April 30 | Tuesday & Thursday Location: Bellemeade Community Center
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Price: $35 city residents | $55 non residents Ages: 18 years and over
Location: Hickory Hill Community Center Dates: On Going | Tuesday
WebTrac #: 326035-04 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Ages: 7 years and over Location: Blackwell Community Center
Dates: May 2 - May 30 | Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Ages: 18 years and over
Price: $35 city residents | $55 non residents Dates: On Going | Wednesday
Location: Hickory Hill Community Center Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
WebTrac #: 326035-06 Price: Free
Location: Southside Community Center
Ages: 7 years and over
Dates: June 4 - June 27 | Tuesday & Thursday Ages: 18 years and over
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Dates: On Going | Thursday
Price: $35 city residents | $55 non residents Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Hickory Hill Community Center Price: Free
WebTrac #: 326035-08 Location: Hickory Hill Community Center
More information on page 38
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Youth Baseball
Participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball as well as the importance of team work, cooperation, and
sportsmanship. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.
Ages: 5 - 17 years
Price: Free for city residents | $45 non residents
Registration Dates: March 1 - April 12
Tee Ball Machine Pitch Minors Majors Juniors
(Ages 5 and 6) (Ages 7 and 8) (Ages 9 and 10) (Ages 11 and 12) (Ages 13 - 15)
Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323301-00 323301-01 323301-02 323301-03 323301-04
Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323302-00 323302-01 323302-02 323302-03 323302-04
Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323303-00 323303-01 323303-02 323303-03 323303-04
Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323305-00 323305-01 323305-02 323305-03 323305-04
Creighton/ Creighton/ Creighton/ Creighton/ Creighton/
Whitcomb Whitcomb Whitcomb Whitcomb Whitcomb
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323307-00 323307-00 323307-00 323307-00 323307-00
Chimborazo Chimborazo Chimborazo Chimborazo Chimborazo
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323306-00 323306-01 323306-02 323306-03 323306-04
Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323323-00 323323-01 323323-02 323323-03 323323-04
G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323309-00 323309-01 323309-02 323309-03 323309-04
Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill
Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #:
323310-00 323310-01 323310-02 323310-03 323310-04
Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss
Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #:
323311-00 323311-01 323311-02 323311-03 323311-04
Mosby Mosby Mosby Mosby Mosby
Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #:
323314-00 323314-00 323314-00 323314-00 323314-00
Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan
Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #:
323316-00 323316-00 323316-00 323316-00 323316-00
Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph
Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #:
323317-00 323317-00 323317-00 323317-00 323317-00
Southside Southside Southside Southside Southside
Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #:
323324-00 323324-00 323324-00 323324-00 323324-00
Westover Westover Westover Westover Westover
Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #: Webtrac #:
323320-00 323320-00 323320-00 323320-00 323320-00
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SECTION NAME
Girls Softball Richmond Speed Track Club -
Participants will learn the fundamentals of softball as
well as the importance of team work, cooperation, Outdoor Track and Field
and sportsmanship. Please contact the individual Participants will learn the fundamentals of outdoor
community center for practice days and times. track and field including field events, how to properly
Ages: 10 - 17 years use starting blocks, and how to run a relay.
Price: Free for city residents | $45 non residents Ages: 6 - 18 years
Registration Dates: March 1 - April 12 Dates: March 18 - July 31 | Monday, Wednesday, &
Thursday
Location: To Be Determined
Bellemeade G.H. Reid Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: Price: $20 city residents | $40 non residents
323302-05 323309-05
For more information, please call
Blackwell Hotchkiss
804-646-1087
WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323303-05 323311-05
Creighton/Whitcomb Mosby
WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323310-05 323314-05
Rock Hill Powhatan
WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323310-05 323316-05
Calhoun Randolph
WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323305-05 323317-05
Chimborazo Southside
WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323306-05 323324-05
Fonticello Westover
WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323323-05 323320-05
CarMax Summer League
Celebrating the 13th year, the CarMax Summer
Basketball League will begin playing in June 2019.
Please contact the supervisor at your local
community center regarding how to register to play
or volunteer to coach a team. Additional information
can be obtained from Kim Morgan at 646-1175.
Ages: 10 - 17 years
Dates: June 18 - July 19 | Monday - Thursday
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Price: Free
Game Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community
Center
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Soccer
Players will learn the fundamentals of soccer including the rules, regulations, and various playing techniques. Please contact
your local community center for practice days and times.
Ages: 4 - 15 years
Price: $25 city residents | $45 non residents
Registration Dates: March 1 - April 12
U-6 U-8 U-10 U-12 U-15
(Ages 4 - 6) (Ages 7 and 8) (Ages 9 and 10) (Ages 11 and 12) (Ages 13 - 15)
Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323201-00 323201-01 323201-02 323201-03 323201-04
Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323202-00 323202-01 323202-02 323202-03 323202-04
Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323204-00 323204-01 323204-02 323204-03 323204-04
Creighton/Whitcomb Creighton/Whitcomb Creighton/Whitcomb Creighton/Whitcomb Creighton/Whitcomb
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323207-00 323207-01 323207-02 323207-03 323207-04
Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323223-00 323223-01 323223-02 323223-03 323223-04
G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323209-00 323209-01 323209-02 323209-03 323209-04
Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323211-00 323211-01 323211-02 323211-03 323211-04
Humphrey Calder Humphrey Calder Humphrey Calder Humphrey Calder Humphrey Calder
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323212-00 323212-01 323212-02 323212-03 323212-04
Pine Camp Pine Camp Pine Camp Pine Camp Pine Camp
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323215-00 323215-01 323215-02 323215-03 323215-04
Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323216-00 323216-01 323216-02 323216-03 323216-04
Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323217-00 323217-01 323217-02 323217-03 323217-04
Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323210-00 323210-01 323210-02 323210-03 323210-04
Southside vs. Fox Red
Southside Southside Southside Southside Southside
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323224-00 323224-01 323224-02 323224-03 323224-04
T.B. Smith T.B. Smith T.B. Smith T.B. Smith T.B. Smith
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323218-00 323218-01 Munford vs. Calder
323218-02 323218-03 323218-04
Westover Westover Westover Westover Westover
WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #: WebTrac #:
323220-00 323220-01 323220-02 323220-03 323220-04
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SECTION NAME
Cheerleading
Learn team building exercises, sportsmanship, and
team play. Curriculum includes body movement,
dexterity development, and coordination along with
stunts, cheer, and dance techniques. Please contact
your local community center for practice days and
times.
Ages: 5 -17 years
Price: $25 city residents | $45 non residents
Registration Dates: July 5 - August 31
Battery Park Hotchkiss
WebTrac #: 123501-00 WebTrac #: 123511-00
Bellemeade Powhatan
WebTrac #: 123502-00 WebTrac #: 123516-00
Blackwell Randolph
WebTrac #: 123503-00 WebTrac #: 123517-00
Calhoun Rock Hill
WebTrac #: 123505-00 WebTrac #: 123510-00
Chimborazo Southside
WebTrac #: 123506-00 WebTrac #: 123524-00
Creighton T.B. Smith
WebTrac #: 123507-00 WebTrac #: 123518-00
Fonticello Westover
WebTrac #: 123523-00 WebTrac #: 123520-00
G.H. Reid Whitcomb
WebTrac #: 123509-00 WebTrac #: 123521-00
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Tackle Football
Players will have an opportunity to learn the rules, skills, and plays associated
with playing flag or tackle football. Please contact your local community center
for practice days and times.
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Price: $25 city residents | $45 non residents
Flag JV Pee Wee Pee Wee Midget
(Ages 5 and 6) (Ages 7 and 8) (Ages 9 and 10) (Ages 11 and 12)
Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park Battery Park
WebTrac #: 123401-00 WebTrac #: 123401-01 WebTrac #: 123401-02 WebTrac #: 123401-03
Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade Bellemeade
WebTrac #: 123402-00 WebTrac #:123402-01 WebTrac #:123402-02 WebTrac #: 123402-03
Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell Blackwell
WebTrac #: 123403-00 WebTrac #: 123403-01 WebTrac #: 123403-02 WebTrac #: 123403-03
Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun
WebTrac #:123405-00 WebTrac #: 123405-01 WebTrac #:123405-02 WebTrac #: 123405-03
Creighton/Whitcomb Creighton/Whitcomb Creighton/Whitcomb Creighton/Whitcomb
WebTrac #: 123407-00 WebTrac #: 123407-01 WebTrac #: 123407-02 WebTrac #: 123407-03
Chimborazo Chimborazo Chimborazo Chimborazo
WebTrac #: 123406-00 WebTrac #: 123406-01 WebTrac #: 123406-02 WebTrac #: 123406-03
Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello Fonticello
WebTrac #: 123423-00 WebTrac #: 123423-01 WebTrac #: 123423-02 WebTrac #: 123423-03
G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid G.H. Reid
WebTrac #: 123409-00 WebTrac #: 123409-01 WebTrac #: 123409-02 WebTrac #: 123409-03
Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss Hotchkiss
WebTrac #: 123411-00 WebTrac #: 123411-01 WebTrac #: 123411-02 WebTrac #: 123411-03
Mosby Mosby Mosby Mosby
WebTrac #: 123414-00 WebTrac #: 123414-01 WebTrac #: 123414-02 WebTrac #: 123414-03
Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan
WebTrac #: 123416-00 WebTrac #: 123416-01 WebTrac #: 123416-02 WebTrac #:123416-03
Randolph Randolph Randolph Randolph
WebTrac #: 123417-00 WebTrac #: 123417-01 WebTrac #: 123417-02 WebTrac #: 123417-03
Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill Rock Hill
WebTrac #: 123410-00 WebTrac #: 123410-01 WebTrac #: 123410-02 WebTrac #: 123410-03
Southside Southside Southside Southside
WebTrac #: 123424-00 WebTrac #: 123424-01 WebTrac #: 123424-02 WebTrac #: 123424-03
Westover Westover Westover Westover
WebTrac #: 123420-00 WebTrac #: 123420-01 WebTrac #: 123420-02 WebTrac #: 123420-03
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S E C T I O N N-
AMSummer
E Operations
Outdoor Pool Hours of Operation
Beginning June 15, 2019
1 - 8 p.m. • Monday through Friday
Noon - 5 p.m. • Saturday
1 - 5 p.m. • Sunday
Recreation Swim - 1 - 4:30 p.m. • Monday through Friday
Family Swim - 5 - 7 p.m. • Monday through Friday
Adult Swim - 7 -8 p.m. • Monday through Friday
Battery Park Blackwell Hotchkiss
2719 Dupont Circle 238 East 14th Street 701 East Brookland Park Boulevard
804-646-0127 804-646-8718 804-646-3762
Fairmount Powhatan Randolph
2000 U Street 100 Apperson Street 1401 Grayland Avenue
804-646-3831 804-646-3595 804-646-1329
Woodville
2305 Fairfield Avenue
804-646-3834
Group Swim
Each group is allowed 45 minutes of private pool
time. Group swim is offered at all pools except
Swansboro, Woodville, and Hotchkiss. Please note
that there is a $5 charge per person. For more
information, or to schedule a group swim, please
email Jerrod Booker at Jerrod.Booker@Richmond-
gov.com.
Open Swim
Groups wanting to swim during open swim must
schedule days they plan to attend with the pool
manager at the preferred pool to ensure proper
lifeguard supervision. For more information, or to
schedule a group swim, please email Jerrod
Booker at Jerrod.Booker@richmondgov.com.
Adult/Family Swim
Admission is free during adult/family swim.
Participants must be 18 years or older for entry.
Proper ID may be required to ensure adult and
family enjoyment. Parents and/or guardians must
accompany their children during family swim hours.
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Lifeguarding Training Course Water Volleyball
The Lifeguarding Course provides entry level Strengthen the upper body, arms, and shoulders as
participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, well as the muscles of the lower body in this fun and
recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and interactive class!
to provide care for breathing emergencies and Ages: 7 - 15 years
cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday
until EMS personnel take over. Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Price: Free
Before entering the Lifeguarding program, Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
participants must demonstrate the following skills:
• Swim for 300 yards continuously
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only their legs Richmond Waves Swim Team
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 Has your child just finished an amazing
seconds that includes: summer league season and is interested in
• Start in the water and swim 20 yards. swimming during the school year? Has he or she just
• Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet and finished swim lessons and you’re looking for more?
retrieve a 10 pound object. Well look no further! Richmond Waves is designed to
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on offer a competitive swimming experience to youth
their back to the starting point. ages 5 to 18 years old. Swimmers will have the
• Exit the water without using a ladder or opportunity to learn all four swimming strokes, build
steps. self-confidence, meet new friends, and become
stronger swimmers in an exciting and fun
A prerequisite swim is required of all participants. environment.
The swim test is necessary to enter the class.
Date: March 29 | Friday Richmond Waves competes in the Virginia
Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Community Swim League (VCSL), which is
comprised of municipally sponsored teams from
Interested Candidates should request a seat in the the Richmond and Tidewater areas. All participants
class no later than one week prior to the course start must be able to swim the length of a 25 yard pool on
date by emailing Jerrod Booker at Jerrod.Booker@ their own to be eligible to participate with the team.
richmondgov.com. A minimum of six candidates Practice will begin in mid-September and continue
must enroll in the course in order for it to take place. through March 2018.
Ages: 15 years and over No fundraising is required, however parent
Dates: April 1 - April 5 | Monday - Friday volunteers are required to work at all meets.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price: $175 residents | $195 non-residents Ages: 6 years and over
Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday
WebTrac #: 338101-37 Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool
WebTrac #: 128101-40
Free Swim Lessons! Registration for the next season will begin in August
2019 and is on going. To register for the program
please visit our website or contact Jerrod Booker
July and August 2019 at at Jerrod.Booker@Richmondgov.com for additional
information.
your community pool!
Please call 646-1174 for
more information!
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SECTION NAME
Aqua Exercise Water Aerobics
Water aerobics can help improve the physical and This is a shallow water, high impact aerobics class
mental health of an individual. The environment can designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and
help you relieve stress and tension as the muscles strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals,
are loosened in the water. There is little to no impact buttocks, and thighs.
on joints and muscles depending on the class! Water Ages: 18 years and over
aerobics can help you strengthen the body and lose Dates: On Going | Saturday
weight. A person who weighs 150 pounds can burn Time: 11 a.m. - noon
272 calories in one hour- sweat free! Price: Free
Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
Aqua Fit Aerobics
This is a shallow water, high impact aerobics class Deep Water Aerobics
designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and This deep water aerobics class is geared to trin your
strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals, cardiovasular system as well as giving you a total
buttocks, and thighs. body workout with no impact. Maximize your
Ages: 18 years and over potential using a combination of deep water
Dates: On Going | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday exercises, swim conditioning, pool side strength
Time: 10 - 11 a.m. training, aqua jogging, and plenty of fun!
Price: Free Participants must be comfortable in the water.
Location: Bellemeade Pool Ages: 15 years and over
Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesday
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Active Adults Price: Free
Start your morning off right with an invigorating, fun Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
workout! This shallow water workout includes
various upper and lower body resistant moves. You
will march, jog, kick, and jump your way through the
water to create resistance and improve
cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and flexibility.
Ages: 55 years and over
Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesday
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Swansboro Pool
Ages: 55 years and over
Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesday
Time: 8 - 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Bellemeade Pool
Senior Water Aerobics
This is a shallow water, high impact aerobics class
designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and
strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals,
buttocks, and thighs.
Ages: 55 years and over
Dates: On Going | Monday - Friday
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Price: Free
Location: Swansboro Pool
Ages: 55 years and over
Dates: On Going | Monday - Friday
Time: 11 - noon
Price: Free
Location: Swansboro Pool
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Swim Lessons Learn to Swim - Adults
The objectives of the Learn to Swim courses are to Ages: 13 years and over
teach children, teens, and adults to be safe in, on, Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesday
and around the water and to swim well. Aquatic and Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
personal water safety skills are taught in a logical Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents
progression through six levels. Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
Participants in Level 1 are oriented to the aquatic Ages: 18 years and over
environment and gain some basic skills in each Dates: On Going | Tuesday & Thursday
category. As they progress through the levels, Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
participants build on their basic skills to learn and Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents
refine various propulsive movements on the front, Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
back, and side. On successful completion of Level 3,
participants will have achieved basic water skills Ages: 18 years and over
competency in a pool environment. Dates: On Going | Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Registration for all Learn to Swim classes will occur Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents
the week prior to the program start date from noon Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool
to 8 p.m. at the desginated pool location. All
registrations can be done online or in person. Ages: 13 years and over
Unfortunately, the Aquatics Division is unable to Dates: On Going | Saturday
hold spaces due to previous enrollment, age, group, Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
or level of the child. Each class is on a first come, Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents
first served basis until all classes and levels are full. Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
Please note that classes are subject to change or be
cancelled due to inclement weather. We will work to
schedule make up classes; however there might be Parent/Tot Swim Lessons
times that classes can not be made up. This water introduction program hekps the parents
and the child get used to the water and see the pool
as fun. Parents and children play games that
Preschool Aquatics introduce basic, introductory water skills such as
Ages: 4 - 5 years blowing bubbles, breath control, kicking, and
Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesday floating. The class focuses on water orientation and
Time: 6 - 6:30 p.m. encourages parents and babies to trust each other in
Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents the water. Child must be accompanied by a parent or
Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool legal guardian at all times.
Ages: 6 months - 2 years
Learn to Swim - Level I, II, and III Dates: March 4 - May 29 | Monday & Wednesday
Ages: 6 - 12 years Time: 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Dates: On Going | Monday & Wednesdays Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents
Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents
Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Dates: On Going | Saturday
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Price: $45 residents | $65 non-residents
Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool
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Richmond’s largest, most unique and best known Pump House Tour
park is actually a system of parks along both sides of Located on the North Bank of the James River, the
the James River as it passes through the city, multi-use Pump House was constructed on the
making Richmond the only urban city in the same site as the first canal lock system in the United
country with Class IV white water rapids in the States. It was an architectural marvel when it was
middle of downtown. The 600 acre park itself is an constructed, and its grace and beauty continue to
area of unspoiled natural beauty and adventure resonate today. The downstairs was a public use
recreation unlike that found in any other city in the pumping station and the upstairs was a venue for
country. lavist events and dances until the mid 1920’s. Come
visit the Pump House for a brief tour of its
The park’s wilderness shoreline amid woods, islands, remarkable history. The building will be open for
meadows and rocks offers opportunities for exploriation, and tours will leave approximately
canoeing, kayaking, tubing, walking, jogging, hiking, every 30 minutes.
rock-climbing, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, Ages: All Ages
sunning, bird watching, and studying nature. Many Dates: March 9 | Saturday
of these activities are just blocks from the city’s Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
downtown residential, business and financial Price: Free
districts. The park trails are excellent for hiking and Location: Pumphouse Park
mountain biking and offer new enjoyment in each
season.
Belle Isle History Hike
Join us for a family friendly hike to one of
The park is open from sunrise to sunset. No alcoholic
Richmond’s historic gems, Belle Isle. Learn about the
beverages, glass containers, or unleashed pets are
geologic and human history of the area and the role
allowed in city parks.
Richmond played in the development of our nation.
Please bring water, snack, and good shoes.
Registration will be completed on site.
Ages: 8 years and over
Date: May 11 | Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Location: Tredegar Parking Lot
WebTrac #: 518224-07
Ages: 8 years and over
Date: June 15 | Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Location: Tredegar Parking Lot
WebTrac #: 518224-08
Ages: 8 years and over
Date: August 3 | Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Location: Tredegar Parking Lot
WebTrac #: 518224-09
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Shad Migration Celebration Walk Salamander Salutations
Come walk the area where the fall line ends and the This is a loosely structured yoga meet up that will
tidal James begins to see the migratory shad tune our bodies to the natural environment. As the
making their way up stream! This event is a weather turns colder, we’ll do our stretching in the
hallmark of warmer weather to come and displays Park Headquarters and Environmental Center,
the wonderful bounty of our oceans. We’ll take a surrounded by aquariums and looking out at Reedy
stroll beside and along the Flood Wall focused on the Creek. Check our Facebook Group, Salamander
fall line and seasonal change and then speak with Salutations, for the weekly meeting place!
some local fisherman about their catch. Be prepared Ages: 8 years and over
for a short hike on stable terrain. Please dress for Dates: March 5 - August 27 | Tuesdays
changing weather and bring a water bottle. Time: 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages: All ages Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Dates: April 27 | Saturday Location: Please check the Facebook Group,
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Salamander Salutations, for the weekly meeting
Price: Free place.
Location: Flood Wall at Diversity Park WebTrac #: 518203-02
Shad and Striper Fishing
Enjoy a pleasant afternoon of fishing for shad. If you BioBlitz
are lucky, you might even catch a striper! This is a Over a 24 hour period, we will work together to
great was to celebrate the Spring season! Participa- find and identify as many species as possible in the
tion is limited to 8. Rods and reels will be provided. James River Park System. Our primary goal in the
All participants over the age of 16 must have a valid BioBlitz will be to get an over count of the plants,
Virginia Fishing license. aniamls, fungi, and other organisms that live in
Ages: 6 years and over James River Park. We’ll also lean about these
Dates: April 27 | Saturday organisms as the BioBlitz brings together volunteer
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m. scientists, as well as families, students, teachers,
Price: Free and other members of the community. There will be
Location: Flood Wall at Diversity Park self-guided activities focused on specific areas of
WebTrac #: 448230-07 interest and specific parts of the park. Experts will
also offer informative demonstrations!
Ages: All ages
Family Fish Fair Dates: April 20 - April 21 | Saturday & Sunday
It’s Virginia’s annual free fishing week! Local fishing Time: 8 a.m. - 8 a.m.
experts will teach basic freshwater catch and release Price: Free
fishing skills at this popular beginner friendly event. Location: James River Park Main Area
Poles and tackle will be available. Be sure to bring
bottled water, fishing poles, and folding chair.
Ages: All ages Meteor Shower Bike Tour
Dates: June 9 | Sunday After a scenic and challenging ride along the Virginia
Time: 9 a.m. - noon Capitol Trail, we’ll camp under the stars at
Price: Free Chickahominy State Park and watch the Persieds
Location: Shields Lake at Byrd Park Meteor Shower. At its peak, we can expect to see
between 60 and 100 meteors per hour during the
Perseids. We’ll return to the city the following
Family Fishing morning. Interested participants can email Penelope
Join us on Belle Isle at the Quarry Pond for a Davenport (Penelope.Davenport@richmondgov.com)
relaxing day of fishing for all ages! This is a for more information.
wonderful opportunity for amatuer and expert Ages: 18 years and over
angelers alike. Participants will learn to tie fishing Dates: August 10 - August 11 | Saturday & Sunday
knots, how to cast, and how to land the big ones. Time: 3 p.m. departure
Rods, reels, bait and tackle will be provided. Price: $100 resident | $120 non resident
Participants that are 18 years and over that wish to Meeting Location: Shiplock Park
fish must have a valid Virginia Freshwater License. WebTrac #: 448217-06
Ages: 6 years and over
Date: August 24 | Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Location: Belle Isle Quarry Pond
WebTrac #: 318227-06
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Firefly Foray Avian Observations
Celebrate the summer with a fabolous display of The early bird gets the worm! Come out for a few
fireflies! Fireflies emerge for a few weeks in the hours of early morning bird watching. Seasoned
summer and use their bioluminescence to find a veterans and fledgling birders are invited to help
mate. Bring a chair, or a picnic blanket to sit and each other build skills and contribute to the
enjoy this amazing natural show and learn about birding community. Please bring water. Binoculars
fireflies in our area. are provided.
Ages: All Ages Ages: 8 years and over
Dates: April 27 | Saturday Date: March 2 | Saturday
Time: 9 - 10:30 p.m. Time: 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Price: Free Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Location: The Wetlands Location: James River Park Headquarters
WebTrac #: 418225-07
Frog’s Eye Tour
Swim, snorkel, and hike across many of the braided Ages: 8 years and over
islands near Reedy Creek Visitor Center for a unique Date: March 30 | Saturday
view of the park! Snorkels, masks, and PFD’s are Time: 7:30 - 9 a.m.
provided. Please bring close toed shoes, a water Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
bottle, and lunch if you would like to picnic! Location: James River Park Headquarters
Ages: 5 years and over WebTrac #: 418225-08
Dates: July 6 | Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Owl Prowl
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident Gather after sundown for a sneaky stroll through the
Meeting Location: Reedy Creek Visitors Center park in search of elusive owls. Audio playback may
WebTrac #: 418209-07 be used to draw owls in, or we will listen for them
ourselves. Please bring a bottle of water and come
Ages: 5 years and over prepared to hike.
Dates: July 13 | Saturday Ages: 8 years and over
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Date: March 22 | Friday
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Reedy Creek Visitors Center Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
WebTrac #: 418209-08 Location: Pony Pasture
WebTrac #: 418226-06
Ages: 5 years and over
Dates: July 20 | Saturday Ages: 8 years and over
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Date: April 19 | Friday
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Reedy Creek Visitors Center Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
WebTrac #: 418209-09 Location: Pony Pasture
WebTrac #: 418226-07
Ages: 5 years and over
Dates: July 27 | Saturday Ages: 8 years and over
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Date: June 7 | Friday
Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Reedy Creek Visitors Center Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
WebTrac #: 418209-10 Location: Pony Pasture
WebTrac #: 418226-08
Wild Flower Walk
Walk down from 42nd Street to a few secluded islands Ages: 8 years and over
along the river to enjoy spring wild flowers. Date: July 13 | Friday
Depending on the water level, some wading through Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
slow moving water about knee high is possible. Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and Location: Pony Pasture
a bottle of water. A dry bag will be provided for safe WebTrac #: 418226-10
transportation of personal gear.
Ages: 8 years and over Ages: 8 years and over
Dates: April 20 | Saturday Date: August 24 | Friday
Time: 10 a.m. - noon. Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Price: Free Price: $5 resident | $25 non resident
Location: James River Park 42nd Street Entrance Location: Pony Pasture
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