North Side
Parks:
Bryan Park:
Walk around and enjoy this beautiful park which features extensive walking trails, a pond, and a frisbee golf course. Features a farmer's market on Tuesdays 3p-6p May to November. 4308 Hermitage Ave.
Battery Park:
Park with a pedestrian tunnel and walking trail surrounding multiple tennis courts. Also with soccer fields and basketball court for outdoor sports opportunities. 2803 Dupont Circle, Richmond, VA (23222)
Cannon Creek Greenway:
Cannon Creek Greenway is a wide paved path that extends 1.9 miles from Valley Road north to E. Brookland Park Boulevard along the east side of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, perfect for bikers or pedestrians. When completed, the Trail will connect with the Capital Trail.
Pools:
Battery Park Pool:
Outdoor public swimming pool. Open mid-June to Labor Day. 2917 DuPont Cir. (804) 646-0127
Hotchkiss Pool:
Outdoor public swimming pool. Open mid-June to Labor Day. 701 E. Brookland Park. Blvd. (804) 646-3762
Swim programs that include training, water- and land-based group wellness classes available year-round. Pricing by day, 10 day or month. Chesterfield location: 5050 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23234. 804-271-8271. North Side location: [Former Chickahominy Aquatics Association] 317 N. Wilkinson Road, Richmond, VA 23227
Fitness Centers:
YMCA family center with wellness/exercise centers, exercise studios, pool. Offers after school care for children. 4207 Old Brook Road Richmond, VA 23227. (804) 329-9622
Fitness and Cycling studio that offers classes daily. 127 W Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222. (804) 329-4000
24 hour membership based gym with a variety of fitness equipment and opportunities for personal training.
Yoga studio at 4025 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, VA 23227. (617) 283-7679
Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center:
Indoor and outdoor activities including a game room, multi-purpose room, three basketball courts, playground, a Fitness trail, one softball field and a soccer field. Community programs and classes for afterschool programs and active adults/seniors programs. 4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227. (804)646-3672 or (804)646-3677