tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45367696820768749972024-02-20T02:34:56.215-05:00Parks and RecreationRichmond WEBBI Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17226807626772346537noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-72135087524081350972020-07-16T15:39:00.002-04:002020-07-16T15:39:22.495-04:00Parks and Recreation Update: Open Streets concept to remain at Byrd and Chimborazo ParksParks
and Recreation Update
Open
Streets concept to remain at Byrd and Chimborazo Parks
Richmond, VA – The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our park visitors as a top priority. As the City
of Richmond continues to fight the spread of this virus, PRCF will maintain
social distancing measures that were previously put into Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comRichmond, VA, USA37.5407246 -77.43604819.2304907638211517 -112.5922981 65.850958436178843 -42.279798099999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-57254504170008771582020-07-06T08:00:00.002-04:002020-07-06T08:00:00.616-04:00City Summer Meals Program Begins on July 6Richmond, VA – The
Richmond
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) will begin serving healthy meals to
youth this summer on Monday, July 6 as part of the Summer Food Service Program.
The summer food program provides children and teens, through age 18, with
nutritious breakfast and lunch, until Friday, August 21, 2020.
Healthy
meals are provided based on USDA nutrition Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-3907432800392778712020-07-05T10:28:00.005-04:002020-07-05T10:28:00.396-04:002020 Summer Fun Pop Up Camp LocationsPRCF will host a free “Summer Fun Pop Up” at 19 locations across the city for ages 6 to 12
years old. This free summer programming will be held entirely outdoors, include
activities that have minimal contact, and operate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Children ages 18 and under would also have an opportunity to
eat breakfast and lunch through the USDA Meals for Kids Federal Food Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-52674122855836028372020-06-29T13:16:00.000-04:002020-06-29T13:16:41.082-04:00Parks and Recreation Takes 2020 Festival of Arts Virtual
Richmond, VA – The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our residents as a top priority. Based on current
guidelines and careful consideration, PRCF has made the decision to change the
model of the 2020 Festival of Arts. In lieu of holding our weekly shows at the
Dogwood Dell Amphitheater, PRCF will hold weekly live 40 Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-85930050594648894382020-06-16T16:26:00.001-04:002020-06-16T16:26:10.410-04:00Parks and Recreation Alters Summer Camp Model for 2020 Offerings
Richmond, VA – The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. Based on current
guidelines and careful consideration, PRCF has made the decision to change the
model of programming for Summer 2020. We will not be offering traditional summer
camps this year, which includes the Great Summer Escape Day Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-22342295757026491712020-06-16T16:26:00.000-04:002020-06-16T16:26:01.149-04:00Parks and Recreation Update: Summer Pool Operations and Return of Workforce Development Program
Richmond, VA – The Department of
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to take the safety
and health of our patrons as a top priority. After careful consideration,
review of information from professional associations and guidance from federal
and state agencies, PRCF plans to open the City of Richmond indoor swimming
pools starting July 6, 2020. Outdoor pools will not be Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-75787947276074199112020-06-12T10:06:00.001-04:002020-06-12T10:06:57.696-04:00Parks and Recreation Update: Openings for Phase 2
Richmond, VA – The Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to take the safety and health of our
patrons as a top priority. As the city moves into Phase 2 of reopening, PRCF
will implement the following:
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<!--[endif]-->Rentals of picnic shelters will resume. Groups
should be limited to 50% Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-2447434292101792122020-04-23T09:58:00.000-04:002020-04-23T09:58:09.830-04:00Parks and Recreation Update: Manchester Climbing Wall to Close
Richmond, VA – The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. As the City of
Richmond continues to learn more about this virus, additional steps are being
taken to help control the spread.
Effective immediately, PRCF
will close Chimborazo Park, 3215 E. Broad Street, to vehicular traffic. This
Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-59393664586152286962020-04-10T09:44:00.002-04:002020-04-10T09:44:32.550-04:00Parks and Recreation Update: Anncarrow’s Landing Parking Limited
The Department of Parks,
Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to take the safety and
health of our patrons as a top priority. As the City of Richmond continues to
learn more about this virus, additional steps are being taken to help control
the spread.
Effective Friday, April 10,
2020, PRCF will implement a vehicle limit at Ancarrow’s Landing with a “one in,
one out” policy.Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-36895131310921167282020-04-03T09:49:00.000-04:002020-04-03T09:49:50.360-04:00Parks and Recreation Update to Governor Northam’s Executive Order 55
The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. As the City of
Richmond continues to learn more about this virus, additional steps are being
taken to help control the spread.
Effective Saturday, April
4, 2020, PRCF will close the Tredegar Parking lot, the parking lot at Pony
Pasture, access to theRichmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-54323077588611803292020-04-01T11:03:00.000-04:002020-04-08T17:19:06.880-04:00Parks and Recreation FAQ
In order to dispel confusion
regarding the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Governor Ralph Northam on Monday,
March 30 and how it relates to the Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities (PRCF), we have put together a brief frequently asked
question list. We hope that this will clear up any misunderstandings that have
arose.
What is the “Stay at Home Order”?
Issued by Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-32090902472843399842020-03-26T09:53:00.002-04:002020-03-26T09:53:33.167-04:00Parks and Recreation Update: Barker Field, Chimborazo, and Northside Dog Parks will close to the public
Richmond, VA
– The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. Previously, PRCF
cancelled all permitted use of the athletic fields, picnic shelters, park
houses, all department sponsored programs and activities, and all community
centers and offices to the general public.
Effective
Saturday, Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-55587351682471675042020-03-16T16:19:00.000-04:002020-03-16T16:19:27.414-04:00Parks and Recreation Update During COVID-19
Richmond, VA
– The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) continues to
take the safety and health of our patrons as a top priority. Effective March
13, 2020, PRCF cancelled all permitted use of the athletic fields, picnic
shelters, park houses, all department sponsored programs and activities, and
all community centers and offices to the general public.
At thisRichmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-54776523131298720842020-03-13T16:38:00.002-04:002020-03-13T16:38:28.373-04:00Parks and Recreation to Close Buildings to the Public amid COVID-19
Parks
and Recreation to Close Buildings to the Public amid COVID-19
Richmond, VA – City
and department staff have been monitoring the national situation and meeting
regularly to determine the best way we can support the goal of slowing the community
spread of the virus. In
the interest of public health and in an abundance of caution, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-35398792661896355492019-06-17T12:31:00.000-04:002019-06-17T12:31:19.574-04:00City Summer Meals for Kids Program Begins
City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities is participating in
the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without
charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national
origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the
course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-71592554499623759872019-06-17T12:21:00.000-04:002019-06-17T12:21:39.822-04:00Movies in the Park 2019
The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities proudly presents Movies in the Park. This annual series of free movies will be held every Friday night, from June 21 through August 16, in a different city park.
Activities begin at 8 p.m. and the movies start at 8:30 p.m., or as soon as it is dark. Families are invited to bring blankets or chairs and refreshments. Vendors Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-2398448193940564332019-01-07T12:18:00.000-05:002019-01-07T12:18:34.595-05:00Spotlight Gallery to Host “Pine Camp Potters”
The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community will host an exhibit at in the Spotlight Gallery at Pine Camp Arts
and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road opening on Friday, January 11. The
exhibit titled “Pine Camp Potters” will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. “Pine
Camp Potters” will be on display until Thursday, January 31.
The art exhibited was created by master Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-18855812936104480262018-12-12T10:10:00.000-05:002018-12-12T10:10:08.775-05:00BATTERY PARK VIKINGS ARE CITY’S FIRST TO COMPETE IN THE SNOOP YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONALS
The City of Richmond Department of Parks,
Recreation & Community Facilities (PRCF) is pleased to announce the Battery
Park Community Center Vikings are competing in the Snoop Youth Football League
Nationals held December 14 through 16 in Los Angeles, California. Mayor Stoney
will join the team in support as part of the city’s partnership with the
Michael Robinson Excel 2 Excellence (E2E) Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-13361310519491372232018-09-18T17:10:00.001-04:002018-09-18T17:10:46.310-04:00James River Anticipated to Reach Moderate Flood Stage
The
City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
(PRCF) continues to monitor the James River as it is expected to reach a
moderate flood stage of 15 feet by Wednesday, September 19. With the current
river levels at 13.7 feet, the James River is currently closed to all users,
with access to Belle Isle being restricted in the next few hours. The official
flood stage Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13590839257879903393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-54273135293857961022018-08-07T15:11:00.002-04:002018-08-07T15:11:42.883-04:00Come Celebrate African Culture and Diversity at the 2018 AfroFest RVA
Come celebrate the culture and diversity of the African immigrant population at the 2018 AfroFest RVA, on Saturday, August 11, from noon to 5 p.m. at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road. This free festival is proudly presented by the city of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) and the African Community Network.
Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-34325752072417997872018-07-26T12:13:00.000-04:002018-07-26T12:13:11.392-04:00PRCF Presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
The city of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) proudly presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Dogwood Dell. Opening night is Friday, July 27 with additional performances scheduled for Saturday, July 28; Sunday, July 29; Friday, August 3; and Saturday, August 4. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m.
“Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-8035224541447902692018-07-17T11:16:00.000-04:002018-07-17T11:16:43.416-04:00City Expands Operating Hours of Five City Community Centers
Mayor Levar M. Stoney is pleased to announce that the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) has expanded the operating hours of five city community centers.
The expanded operating hours for the five community centers are from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. This change in operational hours began on July 14. Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-10515406364688490072018-07-10T14:11:00.001-04:002018-07-10T14:11:42.517-04:00City and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site to Celebrate 154th Anniversary of Maggie L. Walker's Birthday On Saturday, July 14, the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and the city of Richmond invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived. In honor of the 154th anniversary of Mrs. Walker’s birthday, public events will be held at the historic site and in the area of the Maggie Walker statue. These eventsRichmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-64528170361764992102018-06-28T12:43:00.005-04:002018-06-28T12:43:46.079-04:00Fourth of July Celebration at Dogwood Dell
Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and bring the entire family to the Fourth of July Celebration at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park. This annual event is part of the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ 62nd Festival of heARTS, a summer-long series of free outdoor family entertainment. Dogwood Dell, 1301 Blanton Avenue, is located within Byrd Park.
The Fourth of July Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536769682076874997.post-77344651168446251602018-06-18T14:23:00.004-04:002018-06-18T14:23:47.762-04:002018 Movies In The Park
The
City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities proudly
presents Movies in the Park. This annual series of free movies will be held
every Friday night, from June 22 through August 16, in a different city park.
Activities
begin at 8 p.m. and the movies start at 8:30 p.m., or as soon as it is dark. Families
are invited to bring blankets or chairs and refreshments. Vendors Richmond Va Park and Rechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14846786414869848305noreply@blogger.com