Picturesque city park offering 3 lakes, a walking path, picnic areas, athletic fields & more.
At a glance
#25 of 37 Tourist attractions in Richmond #10 of 12 Parks in RichmondLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of William Byrd Park?
- William Byrd Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,046 reviews.
- How does William Byrd Park rank in Richmond?
- William Byrd Park is #25 of 37 Tourist attractions in Richmond by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is William Byrd Park located?
- 600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, United States — 3.2 km from the center of Richmond.
- How can I contact William Byrd Park?
- Phone: +1 804-646-5733 · Website: rva.gov
I went to Art in the Park on this particular visit to Byrd Park. It was a good turnout considering the drizzle and threatening rain all weekend. It took a while to find nearby street parking. The exhibits were varied and interesting. This park offers many events like this and the surrounding neighborhoods are nice.
William Byrd walking track. I love this track. The only downside is that it's not measured correctly. At the mile marker it's not correct, you actually have to walk longer than the marker point to reach a mile. Other than that, it's my favorite track to walk.
Park seems pretty nice. I came to start to longboard here and realized that the trail is all crushed gravel. There’s a nice set of gym stations around the park, I didn’t try them so can’t really know if they work. Not sure if there is a bathroom on site. Parking on the street for the perimeter looks to be free.
Great park to walk, run, or bike around. Three different lakes and a vita course trail all within a couple miles radius. Just beside maymont park and sometimes paddleboats are available for rent. Ample benches and garbage cans. Lots of goose poop. Easily accessible from nickel Bridge, Arthur Ashe Boulevard, and downtown expressway.
It's a beautiful park with several beautiful, scenic areas that are great for walking or maybe a picnic. The VITA trail is one mile and has different fitness stations along the way. It is a scenic trail with even terrain. I enjoy taking my son out on the trail in his stroller. Also what's nice about the park is it is surrounded by some beautiful lakes. Fountain Lake is very pretty. It is a half mile around and has benches all along the perimeter in case you just want to sit and take in the scenery. Also, Fountain Lake is the only spot in the area that I have found that has a building with restrooms. Swan Lake is stunning, but the sidewalk does tend to be dirty on account of the birds. Definitely worth visiting though. Swan Lake is serene. Byrd Park also has other neat areas to visit, such as the Virginia War Memorial and the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater (which I believe hosts concerts during the summer). Overall, I am a huge fan of Byrd Park. It is family friendly, great for walks, playing, or just sitting and taking in the beautiful scenery!
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