James River Park System, Richmond
4001 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23225
600 acres · 15 miles of trails
Follow the riverfront trails in Richmond's metropark system with your leashed dog, using off-leash areas where designated. Enjoy shade, water, fenced sections, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Bring bug spray for summer visits.
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- Park
- James River Park System, Richmond
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.5333, -77.4742
- Size
- 600 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 9.0 / 10 — Iconic
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Richmond's 600-acre riverfront park. Leashed dogs welcome on trails (off-leash designated areas).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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