Archives: recreation

A spotlight on Henrico County’s growing, evolving parks system

The system, which began in 1969, now includes over 4,000 acres of parkland.

Maymont on track to raise $35 million for major renovations, improvements

The Maymont Foundation has already raised $17.5 million towards its $35 million goal; plans renovations to grounds, Nature Center, Dooley mansion.

Photos: Twin Hickory Park splashes into the Far West End Saturday

At just under 50 acres, Glen Allen’s newest park features a ‘spray ground’ water park, trails and soccer fields.

Terrain360: go outside without having to actually go outside!

Want to walk some of Virginia’s most beautiful scenery without getting off your butt? A new website allows you to do just that. Launched last month, Terrain360 provides 360-degree panoramic trail guides for many Virginia locales. While the site is certainly a boon for those that love the outdoors but hate actually going outside, the […]