Parks and Recreation Digest - Spring | Summer 2024

Our Promise:

The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities (PRCF) promises to make available, affordable, accessible, and enjoyable activities for all children in the City of Richmond. To keep this promise, out staff will reduce fees based on ability to pay. Please discuss your needs with our staff.

Volunteers:

We encourage support from parents and members of the community. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact your local community center or park staff member.

Inclusion Statement:

PRCF is committed to providing quality inclusive recreation and leisure activities to all residents in this community regardless of their level of ability. We value and support inclusive opportunities in all activities, programs and services throughout the city.

To request a modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the Therapeutic Recreation office at 804-6466446 or 804-646-6817.

Non City Resident Fee:

Non city residents must pay an additional fee per program or activity.

On-going Programs:

Please note that on-going programs will expire August 31, 2024 and require registering again.

Payments for Programs:

PRCF cannot take cash as a form of payment for any of the programs that we offer. We accept money orders, cashier checks, credit cards, and personal checks. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “City of Richmond.”

Operation Hours:

Operation hours for parks and community centers can be found in the Facilities Listing section beginning on page 28.

City Holidays:

The City of Richmond offices and community centers will be closed on the following holidays: International Women’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

Photo Credits: Tamara Jenkins or Alfonzo Mathis, unless otherwise noted.

Athletics - Adult

Men’s Adult Beginners Tennis League

An hour of fun singles or doubles play with different opponents. Scoring and basic strategy regarding all parts of the court will be learned.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 10 - May 1 | Wednesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: $35 resident | $55 non resident

Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 10 - May 1 | Wednesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: $35 resident | $55 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Adult Beginners Tennis

Participants will learn the basic fundamental skills while having fun! These lessons will work on hand/ eye coordination, learning to use proper grips, and technique on ground strokes, volleys, serves, and overheads. Scoring and basic strategy regarding all parts of the court will be learned.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 10 - May 1 | Wednesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 10 - May 1 | Wednesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Women’s Adult Beginners Tennis League

An hour of fun singles or doubles play with different opponents. Scoring and basic strategy regarding all parts of the court will be learned.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: May 17 - June 7 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $35 resident | $55 non resident

Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: May 17 - June 7 | Wednesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $35 resident | $55 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Intro to Pickleball

Participants will learn the fundamentals of Pickleball such as basic skills, game rules, stroke techniques, and court awareness.

Ages: 18 years and over

Date: February 8 - March 28 | Thursday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Date: April 2 - April 23 | Tuesday

Time: 9 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Bryan Park

Ages: 18 years and over

Date: May 9 - May 23 | Thursday

Time: 9 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Broad Rock Sports Complex

Open Play Pickleball

Participants will engage in open play games.

Ages: All Ages

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Ages: All Ages

Dates: On-going | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hotchkiss Community Center

Ages: All Ages

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center

Ages: All Ages

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Athletics - Adult

Wheelchair Rugby

Based on the fundamentals of Basketball with the adaptation of wheelchairs. This is an open gym program. Competition games are played.

Ages: 18 years and over

Date: On-going | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Free Play Badminton

Participants will engage in open play games, with a teaching opportunity for new comers.

Ages: 18 years and over

Date: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Badminton Club

Participants will compete in badminton games, while also learning skills in a competitive environment.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Back in the Basketball Game

This program is a positive outlet to adults that assists in their mental well-being. By playing basketball, one’s confidence, self-esteem, and ability to communicate positively with others can be improved.

Ages: 30 years and over

Date: On-going | Monday

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Community Center

Athletics - Youth

Soccer

Players will learn the fundamentals of soccer including the rules, regulations, and various playing techniques. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.

Ages: 5 - 14 years

Season Dates: March 23 - May 25

Price: $25 city resident | $45 non resident

Baseball

Participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball as well as the importance of team work, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.

Ages: 4 - 15 years

Season Dates: May 1 - June 14

Price: Free for city residents | $45 non resident

Softball

Participants will learn the fundamentals of softball as well as the importance of team work, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.

Ages: 9 - 17 years

Season Dates: May 1 - June 14

Price: Free for city residents | $45 non resident

Flag Football

Participants will learn the fundamentals of flag football as well as the importance of team work, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Please contact your local community center for practice days and times.

Ages: 4- 14 years

Season Dates: March 25 - May 11

Price: $25 city resident | $45 non resident

Basketball Academy

Players will focus on character building, educational success, and fun in addition to learning basketball skills and drills.

Ages: 9 - 13 years

Dates: April 2 - April 25 | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Ages: 9 - 13 years

Dates: May 7 - May 30 | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Tennis

Participants will be taught basic fundamental skills while having fun! Basic strokes will be taught such as forehand, backhand, and how to serve.

Ages: 4 - 5 years

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $15 resident | $35 non resident

Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 4 - 5 years

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $15 resident | $35 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 6 - 8 years

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 6 - 8 years

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 9 - 10 years

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 9 - 10 years

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Youth Tennis League

An hour of fun singles or doubles play with different opponents. Scoring and basic strategy regarding all parts of the court will be learned.

Ages: 8 to 17 years old

Dates: April 10 - May 1 | Wednesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Battery Park Tennis Courts

Ages: 8 to 17 years old

Dates: April 10 - May 1 | Wednesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Byrd Park Tennis Courts

Youth Development

Connecting U Teen Mentoring

This program will motivate teens to connect in a positive space to build a healthy relationship with each other through team and character building and respect.

Age: 13 - 17 years

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Community Center

“Be A Light”

A male teen mentoring program that will assist participants on how to build healthy relationships with each other, engage them with team building exercises, and conflict resolution techniques.

Ages: 12 - 17 years

Dates: On-going | 3rd Monday of the month

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Aquatics

Richmond Riptides Swim Team

Has your child just finished an amazing league season and is interested in swimming during the school year? Has he or she just finished swim lessons and you’re looking for more? Well look no further!

The Richmond Riptides Swim Team is designed to offer a competitive swimming experience to youth ages 5 to 18 years old. Swimmers will have the opportunity to learn all four swimming strokes, build self-confidence, meet new friends, and become stronger swimmers in an exciting and fun environment.

The Richmond Riptides Swim Team competes in the Virginia Community Swim League (VCSL), which is comprised of municipally sponsored teams from the Richmond and Tidewater areas, in USA Swim meets, and local fun meets. All participants must be able to swim the length of a 25 yard pool on their own to be eligible to participate with the team.

To register for the program please contact the program at RichmondCityRiptides@gmail.com

Ages: 6 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 4 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Richmond Riptides Dive

Riptides Dive is a beginner diving program designed to teach basic techniques of competitive diving.

Ages: 6 - 17 years

Dates: March 11 - May 20 | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

Ages: 6 - 17 years

Dates: March 5 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

Ages: 6 - 17 years

Dates: March 7 - May 23 | Thursday

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

Ages: 6 - 17 years

Dates: March 5 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

Ages: 6 - 17 years

Dates: March 5 - May 21 | Thursday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Dive RVA - 2256 Dabney Road

photo credit: Jerrod Booker

Aquatics

Lifeguard School

Lifeguard School provides entry level participants with the knowledge and skills to prepare for the Lifeguard Training Course, in which participants have the opportunity to obtain their lifeguard certification.

Ages: 14 - 25 years old

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Lifeguard Training Course

The Lifeguard Training Course provides entry level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing emergencies and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Before entering the Lifeguard Training program, participants must demonstrate the following skills:

• Swim for 300 yards continuously

• Tread water for 2 minutes using only their legs

• Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds that includes:

• Start in the water and swim 20 yards.

• Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet and retrieve a 10 pound object.

• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on their back to the starting point.

• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

A prerequisite swim is required of all participants. The swim test is necessary to enter the class.

Date: March 31 | Friday

Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Interested Candidates should request a seat in the class no later than one week prior to the course start date by emailing Jerrod Booker at Jerrod.Booker@ rva.gov. A minimum of six candidates must enroll in the course in order for it to take place.

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: March 30 - April 5 | Saturday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $175 resident | $195 non-resident

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Fun Friday Family Social

Open swim time when families can come and relaz and enjoy the pool while listening to music and playing games!

Ages: All Ages

Days: April 5 | Friday

Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: All Ages

Days: May 31 | Friday

Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: All Ages

Days: August 16 | Friday

Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Swim Fit

In this class, the instructor will demonstrate different strokes, speeds, and lengths to encourage a more varied and challenging workout versus traditional lane swimming.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Aquatics

Aqua Jogging

Aqua Jogging is geared to train your cardiovascular system as well as give you a total body work out with little impact. This class is great for both beginners and more experienced participants and will maximize your potential using a combination of deep and shallow water exercises.

Ages: 18 years and over

Days: March 4 - March 28 | Monday - Thursday

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Aqua Boxing

Make a splash with this medium to high impact high intensity aerobics workout that helps you improve flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic endurance. Jabs, uppercuts, hooks, and defensive skills all while in water!!!

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Pool

Aqua Drumming

Join us with Drumming in the water. This program combines drum rhythms with pool fun. With this high energy aerobics class let our instructor lead you in making your own beats and rhythms while exercising at your own pace.

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Pool

Wave Rider Aqua Cycling

This high energetic aqua cycling class provides a full body workout while utilizing stationary bikes in 3 to 4 feet of water. Even those who are unable to swim can participate!

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: March 5 - March 26 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: May 7 - May 28 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: June 4 - June 25 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: July 9 - July 30 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: August 6 - August 27 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Aquatics

Aqua Yoga

This is a low-impact aquatic exercise while performing yoga poses in water. Aqua Yoga poses help you develop strength, static balance, and increases range of motion with little to no impact on joints, especially knees, hips, and ankles. No yoga experience is necessary.

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: March 5 - March 26 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: April 9 - April 30 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: May 7 - May 28 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: June 4 - June 25 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: July 2 - July 23 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Ages: 15 years and over

Dates: August 6 - August 27 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: $20 resident | $40 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Adapted Water Fitness

In this class adapted for those with a physical or intellectual disability, participants will learn basic swim skills, lifesaving skills, and become comfortable in and around the water.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Friday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Water Aerobics

This is a shallow water, medium impact aerobics class designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals, glutes, and thighs.

Ages: 50 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 - 10 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Pool

Ages: 50 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Pool

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Thursday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Deep Water Aerobics

This is a Deep water, medium impact aerobics class designed to increase heart rate, burn fat, and strengthen muscles. A great workout for abdominals, buttocks, and thighs.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Advanced Water Aerobics

This high intensity shallow water aerobics class is designed to burn more calories using resistance from the water!

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: June 6 - August 29 | Thursday

Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Indoor Pool

Aquatics

Learn to Swim

The objective of the “Learn to Swim” courses are to teach children, teens, and adults to be safe in, on, and around the water and to swim well. Aquatic and personal water safety skills are taught in a logical progression through six levels. PRCF teaches swim lessons for preschoolers (ages 3-4 years) and those that are ages 5 years and over for levels 1,2,3, and adult. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the appropriate level based on their level of swimming ability. There may be a time where a participant is switched to a different class depending on their ability.

Registration for all “Learn to Swim” classes will take place online. Unfortunately, the Aquatics Division is unable to hold spaces due to previous enrollment, age, group, or level of the child. Each class is on a first come, first served basis until all classes and levels are full. Please note that class availability are subject to change. Classes are also subject to be cancelled as a result of inclement weather. We will work to schedule make up classes, however there may be times that classes will not be made up.

For more information, please contact Erica Kirkland at 804-646-8849 or Erica.Kirkland@rva.gov.

Ages: 3 - 4 years

Level: Preschool

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 5 - 17 years

Level: 1 and 2

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 5 - 17 years

Level: 3 and 4

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 5 - 5:45 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 18 years and over

Level: Adult

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Ages: 18 years and over

Level: Adult

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 7 - 7:45 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Artistic Swim Lessons

Participatants in the artistic swimming will improve stroke efficiency, water, confidence, survival techniques, coordination, and underwater orientation. This class also provides new opportunities to explore creative, fun, and expressive movements! Suggested for intermediate or advanced swimming levels.

Ages: 13 years and over

Dates: February 1 - May 30 | Thursday

Time: 8 - 9 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Swansboro Indoor Pool

Home School Swim Lessons

An opportunity for those who are homeschooled, to learn to swim during their school day and have a physical education component option.

Ages: 5 - 18 years

Dates: On-going | Tuesday & Thursday

Time: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Price: $25 resident | $45 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Pool

Summer Camp

Summer Blast

Our “Summer Blast” day camp program will provide campers the opportunity to improve their social and physical skill sets in a safe and supportive environment while participating in athletic, environmental, and arts programming, going on field trips, and much more! Breakfast and lunch will be served daily courtesy of USDA Summer Meals for Kids Federal Food Program.

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 10 - August 9 | Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $450 resident | $700 non resident

Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 10 - August 9 | Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $450 resident | $700 non resident

Location: Powhatan Community Center

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 10 - August 9| Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $450 resident | $700 non resident

Location: Randolph Community Center

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 10 - August 9 | Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $450 resident | $700 non resident

Location: Westover Hills Community Center

Summer Fun Club

Join us this summer for Summer Fun Club at select community center locations! Participants will enjoy games, arts and crafts, outdoor education programming, and more! Breakfast and lunch will be served daily courtesy of USDA Summer Meals for Kids Federal Food Program.

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 10 - August 9 | Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $250 resident | $500 non resident

Location: Bellemeade Community Center

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 10 - August 9 | Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $250 resident | $500 non resident

Location: Blackwell Community Center

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 10 - August 9 | Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $250 resident | $500 non resident

Location: Broad Rock Community Center

Adventures at the River

Join James River Park staff for a wild week of nature play and exploration in the river! Campers will swim, snorkel, paddle, and learn all about the James River Watershed in this action packed week outside. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily courtesy of USDA Summer Meals for Kids Federal Food program.

Ages: 8 to 12 years old

Days: June 26 - June 29 | Monday - Thursday

Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Price: $100 resident | $120 non resident

Location: James River Park Offices at Reedy Creek

Summer Artsplosion

Summer is the perfect time for curious and energetic children to try new things. In 2024, Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center, is offering 4 weeks of exciting activities to bring the art and creativity out of your child! This program will include movement, arts, innovation, and traditional camp activities. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily courtesy of USDA Summer Meals for Kids Federal Food program.

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Days: June 17 - July 12 | Monday - Friday

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $200 resident | $220 non resident

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

2023 Summer Mareting Program

Summer Camp

Pine Camp Summer Spotlight

Through daily music theater, art, and dance classescampers will discover their own natural talents and learn how to work collaboratively as a group to create their culminating camp performance!

Ages: 7 - 13 years

Dates: June 10 - June 21 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 13 years

Dates: June 24 - July 5 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 13 years

Dates: July 8 - July 19| Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 7 - 13 years

Dates: July 22 - August 2 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Summer Dance Intensive

The City Dance Program Summer Dance Intensive is a fun interactive dance camp that will introduce the students to Ballet, Jazz, Modern, African, Lyrical, Tap and Hip-Hop dance genres. Students will work diligently over the course of 8 weeks with professional dance artist. At the end of the camp, parents will be treated to a culminating event!

Ages: 6 - 16 years

Dates: June 10 - August 2 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $350 resident | $370 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Nature Film Camp

Learn the art of outdoor filmmaking! In a team of three to four campers, you’ll create your own movie in the Pine Camp Forest. Past genres have included horror, adventure, sci-fi, and comedy. Work with professional cameras and be mentored by local filmmakers. Become a director, videographer, actor, and screenwriter.

Ages: 11 - 14 years

Dates: June 10 - June 27 | Monday - Thursday

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 12 - 15 years

Dates: July 1 - July 18 | Monday - Thursday

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Summer Camp

Hickory Hill Summer ArtVenture

Let your inner artist shine this summer! Each session will focus on multiple art forms such as painting, cartoon drawing, print making, screen printing, pottery, and more. Artists are encouraged to spend the full summer with us so that they can end the summer with a portfolio full of their unique creations!

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: June 17 - June 28 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: July 1 - July 12 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: July 29 - August 9 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

CarMax Basketball Camp

Does your child live, breath, and just love basketball? Then, this is the camp for them! Our CarMax Summer Basketball League has expanded to include the CarMax Summer Basketball Camp.

Ages: 13 - 18 years

Dates: June 10 - June 28 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Hickory Hill Discover Art Everywhere!

Campers will be encouraged to seeing Life as Art from germinating seeds for planting to playing team building games that produce individual and group art projects. This well-rounded art adventure camp will expose your campers to fun and outdoor summer fun!

Ages: 7 -10 years

Dates: June 10 - June 21 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 7 -10 years

Dates: June 24 - July 5 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 7 -10 years

Dates: July 8 - July 19 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 7 -10 years

Dates: July 22 - August 2 | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price: $150 resident | $170 non resident

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Therapeutic Recreation

Open Gym

This program is for individuals with disabilities to engage in an open gym concept with various sports. Benefits for the participant include increased independence, improved social skills, and learning of sportsmanship.

Ages: 18 years and over

Days: April 8 - June 3 | Monday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hotchkiss Community Center

Roll and Tumble (Inclusive)

An inclusive beginner-based gymnastics program that is available to those with and without disabilities. Each participant will be given the same opportunities and guidance when participating in this program no matter their background or abilities.

Ages: 3 to 5 years old

Days: April 8 - May 13 | Monday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Roll and Tumble (Adaptive)

An adaptive-based gymnastics program catered to children with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. This program allows participants to gain hands-on experience and learn the fundamentals of gymnastics while engaging in meaningful play. This is a fun way for children to get their bodies moving and learn skills to improve coordination, social skills, communication, strength, and endurance. Parent participation is encouraged!

Ages: 3 to 5 years old

Days: April 8 - May 13 | Monday

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Between the Lines

This is a unique community-based book club for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This group provides opportunities for participants to interact socially with peers and connect with literature regardless of their abilities.

Ages: 18 years and over

Days: April 9 - June 4 | Tuesday

Time: 11 a.m. - Noon

Price: Free

Location: City of Richmond Main Library

Just Craftin’ Around

Are you ready to unleash your creativity? Join our craft group offered to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. We will engage in a variety of crafts that will allow participants to make new friends, exchange ideas, and learn about the world of crafts. Parents and caregivers are welcome to be in attendance.

Ages: 18 years old and over

Days: April 10 - June 5 | Wednesday

Time: 11 a.m. - Noon

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

The Social Tree

This social group is dedicated to helping those with disabilities develop new skills while increasing their independence. This is a great opportunity to develop positive social connections and enjoy various leisure activities.

Ages: 18 years old and over

Days: April 10 - June 5 | Wednesday

Time: 11 a.m. - Noon

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Audition Showcase

In our Audition Showcase class, you will work on monologues and songs to take into auditions with you. Work on audition preparation, material selection, memorization, receive feedback, and grow as a performer, so you can walk into your next audition with confidence and land the role of your dreams!

Ages: 13 - 16 years old

Days: March 5 - April 23 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Performing Arts

Jazz Fusion Dance

Welcome to the rhythmic realm where jazz meets fusion in our electrifying Jazz Fusion Dance Class! Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of jazz, hiphop, reggae, and other diverse dance styles, creating a harmonious blend that transcends traditional boundaries.

Ages: 7 - 11 years

Dates: March 6 - April 24 | Wednesday

Time: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ballet - Tap Combo

Welcome to the world of rythmic grace and percussive joy in our Ballet - Tap Combo Dance class! This unique class is a perfect blend of two classic dance forms - ballet and tap- and designed to provide a dynamic and well-rounded dance experience.

Ages: 6 - 11 years

Dates: March 5 - April 23 | Tuesday

Time: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

African Dance

Traditional African dance teaches coordination, rhythm, and expressiveness, as well as being part of an exciting form of dance. Students will learn different movements and dances.

Ages: 5 years and over

Dates: On-going| Wednesday & Thursday

Time: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

Powhatan Hill Community Center

Visual Arts

Pottery on the Wheel

Beginner to intermediate pottery class. Includes demos for making various pottery forms, including mugs, pitchers, bowls, and lidded containers. Beginners will learn to “throw” a pot on the wheel, trim, add handles, decorate, and glaze. Veteran potters will learn how to take their skills to the next level and address details to advance their skills. The class includes individual coaching for each student at their level. Supply fee of $30 is paid to the instructor at the first class.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 1 - May 20 | Monday

Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 2 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Hand Building with Clay

Try a pottery class, its fun! Beginners receive a thorough introduction to hand building using techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch sculptures and vessels. For more advanced students, you are encouraged to create using your own imagination. Supply fee of $25 is paid to the instructor at the first class.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 3 - May 22 | Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

April 4 - May 23 | Thursday

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

$95 resident | $115 non resident

Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

All Level Wheel Throwing

This class is designed to accommodate all levels from beginner to advanced. Each student will develop a curriculum of what they want to achieve from the class. Supply fee of $30 is paid to the instructor at the first class.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: April 5 - May 24 | Friday

Time: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

Price: $95 resident | $115 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Intro to Art

Explore all types of art in this introductory class –painting, drawing, collage, and more! Come learn a little bit of all different types of art to see where your inner artist can truly shine and come to life.

Ages: 9 - 12 years

Dates: March 5 - April 23 | Tuesday

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Motivate Excel Lead Customization

This program will provide our youth the tools to expand their creativity with hand drawing skills on fabrics. Being an artist, your focus requires you to go against the norm. Such as hand drawing on pieces of clothing. Throughout the program, kids will bring t-shirts, denim, hoodies, and other types of fabrics to work on. The goal is to have our youth to share an eclectic experience while they work on varieties of fabrics. The kids will learn how to customize their own pieces of clothing and have the chance to wear them and showcase their work in public and around their peers

Ages: 10 - 18 years

Dates: March 19 - April 16 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Broad Rock Community Center

Ages: 10 - 18 years

Dates: April 30 - May 21 | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Broad Rock Community Center

Shad and Striper Fishing

Come celebrate spring by searching for shad! Shad are an anadromous fish that travel up the James River each year to spawn. These fish are fun to target with light tackle and brightly colored lures called Shad Darts. We will release all fish we catch so they may continue their spawn run. Prior fishing experience is highly recommended, and licenses are required. Licenses are available through Go Outdoors Virginia, in person at Walmart, or any fishing store.

Ages: 14 years and over

Date: April 13 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Anncarrow’s Landing

Ages: 14 years and over

Date: April 27 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Anncarrow’s Landing

Ages: 14 years and over

Date: April 28 | Sunday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Anncarrow’s Landing

Wildflower Walk

Spring is one of the most beautiful and exciting times to visit James River Park. Celebrate the spring season and learn about native wildflower species, and learn what you can do to support sensitive plant populations.

Ages: All Ages

Date: May 30 | Thursday

Time: Noon - 2 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Anncarrow’s Landing

Riverside Readings

We invite budding young naturalists to enjoy a story and craft time at James River Park System each Saturday throughout the spring.

Ages: 2 - 5 years

Date: March 2 - May 18 | Saturday

Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: JRPS Offices at Reedy Creek

Outdoor Education

Belle Isle History Hike

Join us for a family friendly hike to one of Richmond’s historic gems, Belle Isle. Learn about the geologic and human history of the area and the role Richmond played in the development of our nation. Limited parking is available at 300 Tredegar Street. Additional parking can be found on adjacent streets. We will cover about one mile in this walk, on varying gravel terrain. Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for walking. This hike will cover mixed terrain; pavement and gravel with minimal elevation change.

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: April 7 | Sunday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Please meet at the kiosk closest to the pedestrian bridge at Tredegar Parking Lot

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: May 5 | Sunday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Please meet at the kiosk closest to the pedestrian bridge at Tredegar Parking Lot

Ages: 8 years and over

Date: June 2 | Sunday

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

Price: $10 resident | $30 non resident

Location: Please meet at the kiosk closest to the pedestrian bridge at Tredegar Parking Lot

Firefly Foray

Celebrate the summer with a fabulous display of fireflies! Fireflies emerge for a few weeks in the summer and use their bioluminescence to find a mate. Bring a chair or a picnic blanket to sit and enjoy this amazing natural show and learn about fireflies in our area.

Ages: All ages

Date: June 21 | Friday

Time: 9 - 10:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: The Wetlands - 3401 Landria Drive

Ages: All ages

Date: June 22 | Saturday

Time: 9 - 10:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: The Wetlands - 3401 Landria Drive

Outdoor Education

River Safety Day!

Want to enjoy the James River safely and responsibly? Park staff, professional river guides, and some of our favorite community leaders will be available to answer your questions and to help you have fun! We will explore common river hazards and introduce techniques for swimming in swiftly moving current. This program is geared toward adults, but children are welcome too. Life jackets and river shoes will be provided.

Ages: All ages

Dates: May 25 | Saturday

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: First Break Rapid on Belle Isle

Ages: All ages

Dates: June 29 | Saturday

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: First Break Rapid on Belle Isle

Ages: All ages

Dates: August 24 | Sunday

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: First Break Rapid on Belle Isle

Adventure Hike

Join us to explore Richmond’s iconic trail system. This event features a stunning hike of Richmond’s scenic trails, including spectacular views of the Falls of the James and some of the Park’s oldest historic remnants. The group will meet in the Reedy Creek parking lot and begin hiking via Buttermilk Trail on the South side of the James River. Our hike will loop back via the North Bank trail on the North side of the James River, and will total at a little over 6 miles. Participants should be prepared for some challenging terrain, so please dress appropriately and be sure to bring water and snacks.

Ages: All ages

Dates: March 17 | Sunday

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: JRPS Offices at Reedy Creek

Ages: All ages

Dates: April 21 | Sunday

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: JRPS Offices at Reedy Creek

Ages: All ages

Dates: May 19 | Sunday

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: JRPS Offices at Reedy Creek

Active Adults

Line Dance

Enjoy this lively cardio workout each week with Richmond’s finest line dance instructor. If you can walk, you can participate in this class. Improve your stamina and work on coordination and balance, as well as meeting a happy bunch of people!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday & Wednesday

Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Wednesday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: $30 resident | $50 non resident

Location: Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

Seasoning the Soul Social Club

Come out and enjoy friendly games of Chicken Feet dominos, Po-Ke-No (similar to Bingo), the Linwood Robinson version of Simon Says and much more! This daily program will host a variety of activities to stimulate your mind, body, and soul.

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday - Friday

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Linwood Robinson Senior Center

Start a Spring Garden!

Have fun learning with a group of friends the tools, materials, and plants needed to start preparing your outdoor garden for the coming seasons.

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: April 5 - May 31 | Friday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Fitness

Fitness Warriors

Turn on the “Beast Mode” and get fit for FREE! Come out and jam with the Active RVA Warriors program sponsored by Sports Backers and the Virginia Health Department. This program sends trainers out into the community to offer free health and fitness classes to every skill level.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Hickory Hill Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Wednesday

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: T.B. Smith Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Wednesday

Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Westover Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Bellemeade Community Center

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Thursday

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Broad Rock Community Center

Chair Aerobics

Join an instructed class by RAW Affects Fitness for an hour of low impact, seated chair aerobics and moderate intensity workout exercises that will get your heart rate up, relive stress, burn calories, and much more!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Randolph Community Center

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Tuesday

Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: T.B. Smith Community Center

Walk and Chat

Let’s connect with nature by starting the morning off with a walk with friends!

Ages: 55 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Price: Free

Location: Ann Hardy Community Center

Xtreme Hip Hop

A worldwide movement, Xtreme Hip Hop is the most energetic step aerobic and cardio fitness class you will ever take! It’s a revamp of the traditional step aerobics class that will move to the beat of old and new school hip hop.

Ages: 18 years and over

Dates: On-going | Monday

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Powhatan Hill Community Center