James River Park System

The James River Park System is an unparalleled natural resource that boasts a 550+ acre oasis right in the heart of the city of Richmond.

Partly manicured and part wilderness, this incredible park system provides opportunities for a wide variety of activities from simply sunbathing on the flat rocks to running Class IV whitewater below the modern high-rise skyline of the state’s capital. The Falls of the James, complemented by the James River Park System, has been reason enough for many outdoor enthusiasts to move to Richmond from around the globe.

Some activities include:

Walks/Runs
Mountain Biking
Fishing
Canoeing and Kayaking
Paddleboarding and Tubing
Whitewater Rafting
Swimming
Rock Climbing
Recreational Tree Climbing
Birding
Tours and Camps
Sunbathing
Snorkeling

About Manchester

In the early 2000’s, Old Town Manchester contained less than 20 residential addresses. Today, the number measures in the thousands — and there is more growth on the way.

For many reasons — access to Downtown and the River, its official historic designation, a fabulous array of raw warehouse structures, visionary developers — Manchester has become a favored destination for those who choose to embrace the new version of Richmond.

The industrial nature of the neighborhood means a diversity of architecture, size and scale in the many structures that define the area. From the Corrugated Box Building, 800 Semmes and Warehouse 201 to the incredible development that is South Plant, this gritty and authentic historic neighborhood is quickly fulfilling its destiny as Richmond’s version of Brooklyn.

And with a the incredible rate of redevelopment within its borders, Manchester is just beginning to see the array of amenities that will drive the ‘Manchester Lifestyle’ for years to come.