Belle Isle (James River Park)
James River, Richmond, VA 23225
54 acres · 3 miles of trails
On a 54-acre island in Richmond's James River, accessible by pedestrian bridge, Belle Isle features rocky trails for leashed dogs. Shade, water access, parking, and trash cans are available, with popular swimming spots. Bring booties for hot rocks.
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- Park
- Belle Isle (James River Park)
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.5333, -77.4544
- Size
- 54 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
54-acre James River island accessible by pedestrian bridge. Leashed dogs on rocky riverside trails — popular swim area.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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