Forest Hill Park, Richmond: Photos, Reviews & Location

Partial wetland area with a historic home, nature trails, wildlife, tennis courts, picnics & events.

At a glance

#4 of 12 Parks in Richmond

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

2.4 km from the center of Richmond

Rating breakdown

5 ★75%
4 ★19%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225, United States

rva.gov

+1 804-646-0036

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Forest Hill Park?: Forest Hill Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 3,099 reviews.
How does Forest Hill Park rank in Richmond?: Forest Hill Park is #4 of 12 Parks in Richmond by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Forest Hill Park located?: 4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225, United States — 2.4 km from the center of Richmond.
How can I contact Forest Hill Park?: Phone: +1 804-646-0036 · Website: rva.gov

Reviews (8)

M Van 2024 Aug 06

Love this park and all it has to offer. From the trails for biking to the pond for fishing and the weekend farmers market. It’s great. Music in the park is always great time as well.

Paige Baxter 2024 Jul 19

One of my all-time favorite parks in the City of Richmond! The trails transport you almost to a whole different place. It doesn’t feel like a city trail. It’s beautiful and especially in the fall. Make sure to be on the lookout for snakes in the spring though!

Dennis Winston 2024 Mar 20

Beautiful park on the Southside of Richmond.

They are currently restoring it to its former glory.

Lots of trails and a lake.

Trails can be moderately challenging and hilly so wear good shoes and watch for roots.

Also, watch out for bikes because they come flying by with little regard for pedestrians... If you're looking down at your phone whilst walking, there's a high change you may collide.

Overall, a great park. Can't wait to see the finished construction project.

richard dicks 2023 Oct 01

This is a great hidden gem of a park. When you get to the parking lot you have to look for the paved trail. Follow that and it brings you out to a pond with atleast a half mile trail around it. It is really nice.

Veronica Williams 2023 May 19

Very pretty and green. I suggest bring bug spray and wear hiking shoes or shoes that have a good grip and you don't mind getting dirty. I will be returning again to check out belle isle.

Saul 2023 Apr 26

Good walking experience. Varying levels of difficulty on trails. The bikers, when I've been here, have been respectful. I'm someone that qualifies for hearing aids that doesn't wear them so bikes can sneak up on me easily. I generally keep to the side in shared areas, but some areas are narrow. Some other trails I've been on have been met with rude bikers (not everyone has perfect hearing).
There are some areas I would not advise taking small children to walk because of things like bridges with no guard rails in some areas and extremely uneven trails. But there are plenty of other places in this massive park to take them. The pond is serene.

Nora Weber 2022 Nov 04

Great spot for a picnic, pickleball, or stroll. There's a beautiful little pond and most of the path to/around it is paved, and several picnic shelters up by the parking lot. On Sundays year-round there's a farmers market, and mountain biking trails around the whole park.

Arun Pothala 2021 Oct 07

Good place to hang on , for a fresh breadth of air and to jog or walk too . I went there at 7pm est so could not see the beauty of colors but still found this place peaceful and good to walk , I saw few sports courts too with benches to sit and relax , drive is also great , you could see narrow roads leading to the park which are comfortable to drive and greenery along the road.I would definitely recommend this place .