Parks, Trails:


Belle Isle:
Main access to Belle Isle is by pedestrian footbridge near Tredegar St. on the north shore. Contains wooded trails, mountain biking trails, interpreted historical sites, wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond, and a granite wall for rock climbing. Explore the river rocks. The trail around the island from the footbridge and back is 1 mile. 300 Tredegar St.


Brown's Island:
Large outdoor space for walking. Bring your own frisbee, bocce set, or other outdoor games to enjoy. Circling the island on the paved path is roughly 0.5 mile. Access at the bottom of 12th street on the James River. 


Liberty Trail:
Self-guided 6.2 mile loop with prominent sidewalk markers hitting some of the most important sites in Richmond's history. Links with the Slave Trail. Start at any of the numerous historic sites around the city. See map at link in title. 


Slave Trail:
Start at Manchester Docks on Brander St and follow the self-guided walking tour along and across the river into downtown, eventually linking up with the Liberty Trail. Manchester Docks, Maury Street Richmond, VA 23224


Pipeline Trail:
A trail with a few steep steps that follows on top of a city water pipeline along the river. Great views of Blue Heron nesting area. Access from Canal Walk at S. 12 th St. or Byrd St.


The Canal Walk:
The Canal Walk stretches 1.25 miles along the James River and Kanawha and Haxall Canals, and has access points at nearly every block between 5th and 17th Streets.



Fitness Centers:


BareSoul Yoga:
Yoga studio downtown with daily classes, both virtual and in person. 13 South 13th Street, Richmond, VA 23219. (804) 447-5191


YMCA - 10th Street:
YMCA in the Suntrust building on 10th Street, between Main and Cary Streets.  919 E Main St Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 200-6070


YMCA - Downtown:
YMCA downtown with multiple exercise studios, exercise centers, pool, child after school programs.  2 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220. (804) 644-9622  


Richmond City Yoga:
Yoga studio with classes Monday - Saturday. 212 E. Clay Street. Richmond, VA, 23219.  (804) 928-6677