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1209 Admiral Street 
Richmond, VA
23220 USA

Email: Ask Parks and Recreation

Phone(804) 646-5733

Inclement Weather Line Number: (804) 646-0751

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Athletics Division

Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA 23220-1701

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

Boxing, aerobics, swimming, football, soccer, basketball, baseball... when it comes to sports, Parks and Recreation has something for everyone.

The Department offers an array of seasonal competitive and non-competitive sports for city residents. In addition to team and individual sports, we offer a variety of fitness, dance, and health-related classes and activities at sites throughout the City, for a complete listing see the current edition of the Parks and Recreation Digest.

The First Tee Golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, and sports facilities are just some of our exciting sports venues.

The available athletic activities are listed below:

    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.

    League Age Range Season Length
    T-Ball Ages 5 - 6 Play: May - June
    Coach Pitch Ages 7 - 8 Play: May - June
    Minors Ages 9 - 10 Play: May - June
    Majors Ages 11 - 12 Play: May - June
    Juniors Ages 13 - 15 Play: May - June
    Girls Ages 9 - 17 Play: May - June

    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

    Registration

    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:

    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

    Hiking Trails
    Location Name Address / MapIt! Zip / Area Telephone # Days / Hours Council
    District
    Belle Isle 2099 Riverside Drive 23225 (804)646-8911 Sunrise to Sunset 5
    Bryan Park 4308 Hermitage Road 23227 (804)646-0036 Sunrise to Sunset 3
    Byrd Park 600 South Boulevard 23220 (804)646-0761 Sunrise to Sunset 5
    Forest Hill Park 4021 Forest Hill Avenue 23225 (804)646-0761 Sunrise to Sunset 4
    Huguenot Flatwater Park 8600 Southampton Road 23235 (804)646-8911 Sunrise to Sunset 4
    James River Flood Wall 101 Hull Street 23224 (804)646-7000 Sunrise to Sunset 4
    James River Park 4301 Riverside Drive 23219 (804)646-8911 Sunrise to Sunset 4
    Maymont Park 2201 Shields Lake Drive 23220 (804)358-7166 Sunrise to Sunset 5
    Oregon Hill Park / Overlook 799 South Pine Street 23220 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 5
    Pine Camp 4901 Old Brook Road 23227 (804)646-3672 Sunrise to Sunset 3
    Pony Pasture Rapids Park 7200 Riverside Drive 23225 (804)646-8911 Sunrise to Sunset 4
    Powhite Park 7200 Powhite Park Trails 23225 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 4

    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: 

    Tennis Courts Type Address / MapIt! Zip / Area Telephone # Days / Hours Council
    District
    Abner Clay Park Tennis Court 501 Brook Road 23220 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 2
    Ann Hardy Plaza Tennis Court 3300 First Avenue 23222 (804)646-4824 Sunrise to Sunset 6
    Battery Park
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 2803 Dupont Circle 23222 (804)646-0944 Sunrise to Sunset 3
    Bill Robinson
    Playground
    Tennis Court 721 North 35th Street 23223 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 7
    Blackwell
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 300 East 15th Street 23224 (804)646-8630 Sunrise to Sunset 8
    Broad Rock
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 4615 Ferguson Lane 23234 (804)646-8824 Sunrise to Sunset 8
    Broad Rock
    Sports Complex
    Tennis Court 4825 Old Warwick Road 23224 (804)646-8746 Sunrise to Sunset 8
    Bryan Park Tennis Court 4308 Hermitage Road 23227 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 3
    Byrd Park Tennis Court 600 South Boulevard 23220 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 5
    Chimborazo
    Playground
    Tennis Court 2900 East Grace Street 23223 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 7
    Fonticello Park Tennis Court 2813 Bainbridge Street 23225 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 5
    Forest Hill Park Tennis Court 4021 Forest Hill Avenue 23225 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 4
    Gillies Creek Park Tennis Court 4425 Williamsburg Avenue 23231 (804)646-4309 Sunrise to Sunset 7
    Greene
    Playground
    Tennis Court 1745 Catalina Drive 23225 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 9
    Hotchkiss Field
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 701 East Brookland Park Boulevard 23222 (804)646-4466 Sunrise to Sunset 6
    Mary Munford
    Playground
    Tennis Court 211 Westmoreland Street 23226 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 1
    Lucks Field Tennis Court 1926 T Street 23223 (804)646-3818 Sunrise to Sunset 7
    Powhatan
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 5051 Northampton Street 23231 (804)646-0973 Sunrise to Sunset 7
    Powhatan
    Playground
    Tennis Court 5014 Northampton Street 23231 (804)646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 7
    Thomas B. Smith
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 2015 Ruffin Road 23234 (804)646-8490 Sunrise to Sunset 8
    Westover
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 1301 Jahnke Road 23235 (804)646-8995 Sunrise to Sunset 4
    Whitcomb Court
    Community Center
    Tennis Court 2302 Carmine Street 23223 (804)646-2988 Sunrise to Sunset 6

    Facilities with multiple courts include:

    Tennis Courts
    Location Address / MapIt! Zip / Area Telephone # Days / Hours Council
    District
    Battery Park 2803 Dupont Circle 23222 (804) 646-0944 Sunrise to Sunset 3
    Broad Rock Sports Complex 4899 Old Warwick Road 23224 (804) 646-5733 Sunrise to Sunset 9
    Byrd Park 600 South Boulevard 23220 (804) 646-0761 Sunrise to Sunset 5
    Hotchkiss Community Center 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd. 23227 (804) 646-4466 Sunrise to Sunset 6
    Westover Community Center 1301 Jahnke Road 23235 (804) 646-8995 Sunrise to Sunset 4

    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.