James River Park System, Richmond
4001 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23225
600 acres · 20 miles of trails
Along Richmond's 600-acre riverfront, the James River Park System spans 20+ miles of trails for leashed dogs. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans dot the area, with swim and wade access. Use caution near river currents.
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- Park
- James River Park System, Richmond
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.5447, -77.4647
- Size
- 600 acres
- Trail miles
- 20
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 600 acres of room
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Dog policy
600-acre riverfront park system with 20+ miles of trails. Leashed dogs welcome — popular swim/wade access.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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