Parks and Recreation Update: Open Streets concept to remain at Byrd and Chimborazo Parks

Parks 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 place.

PRCF plans to continue the closure of Chimborazo Park, 3215 E. Broad Street, to vehicular traffic to assist in social distancing and protect visitors to the area. As the number of visitors utilizing the park for passive recreation increases, administration has opted to maintain the gate closures to allow all visitors the opportunity to enjoy the park safely.

Vehicular traffic will also continue to be limited in Byrd Park on Strollers Lane, Westover Road, and Trafford Road on the weekends only. Prior to the coronavirus epidemic, traffic gates were closed on Sundays to allow for visitors to walk and bike in the area. In April, administration opted to include Saturday as well to allow for social distancing while visiting the park.  

The city understands the importance of the park system to our residents and will re-evaluate the need for closures and cancellations as this unprecedented situation evolves.

 For more information about how the City of Richmond is responding to COVID-19, please visit www.richmondgov.com/covid19.

 For more information about the department, follow PRCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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City Summer Meals Program Begins on July 6

Richmond, 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 guidelines. No registration is required. 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, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:

Site Name	Site Address	Dates of Operation	Meal Times
Active Minds Daycare and Learning	2713-2715 Byron St, 23223	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 7:00-8:00a /L 11:00a-11:45a  (M-F)
Ann Hardy Community Center	3300 1st Ave, 23222	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Antioch Learning Center	1384 New Market Rd, 23231	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:15-9:15a/L12:00-1:00p (M-F)
Battery Park Community Center	2803 DuPont Circle,  23222	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p     (M-F)
Bellemeade Community Center	1800 Lynhaven Ave, 23224	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Blackwell Recreation Center	300 E. 15th Street, 23224	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Broad Rock Community Center	4615 Ferguson Lane, 23224	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Calhoun Community Center	436 Calhoun St, 23220	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Christian Tabernacle Watchcare	5100 Salem Street, 23231	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 7:30-8:30a / L 11:30a-12:30p  (M-F)
Creative Learning Center	3202 Chamberlayne Ave, 23227	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:00-9:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Creighton Community Center	2101 Creighton Rd., 23223	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Four Mile Creek Church	2950 New Market Rd, 23231	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:30-9:30a/Supper 3:00- 4:00p (M-F)
Hickory Hill Community Center	3000 E. Belt Blvd, 23224	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Hotchkiss Field Recreation Center	701 E. Brookland Park Ave, 23222	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Humphrey Calder Community Center	414 N. Thompson St, 23226	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Laurel Woods Apartments	211 North Cottage Green Dr, 23005	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (T-TH)
Luck’s Playground	Rogers and T. Street	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
New Birth Fellowship Ministry	5745 Orcutt Lane	6/29 – 8/21/2020	B 8:30-9:30a /L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
New Life Harvest	30 La Brook Dr., 23224	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-9:45a/ L 11:30-12:00p    (M-F)
Northside YMCA	4207 Old Brook Rd	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:00-9:00a / L 11:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Pine Camp Recreation Center	4901 Old Brook Rd, 23227	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Powhatan Community Center	5051 Northampton St, 23231	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Precious Angels CDC	1214 Wilmer Ave, 23227	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:15-9:30a /L 11:15a-12:30p    (M-F)
Precious Blessings Academy	4823 Bryce Ln, 23224	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 7:30-8:30a / L 12:00-1:00p   (M-F)
Randolph Community Center	1415 Grayland Ave, 23220	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Reid Community Center	1301 Whitehead Rd, 23225	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
RRHA- Hillside Community Center	1500 Harwood St, 23224	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Scholars Academy Child Development	8723 Shrader Rd, 23228	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:00- 8:30a/ L 11:30- 12:00  (M-F)
Southside Community Center	6255 Old Warwick Rd, 23224	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
St. James Children’s Center	1205 W. Franklin St, 23220	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:00-9:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
SUCCOR Behavioral Services	1920 Fairmount Ave, 23223	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 8:30-9:30a /L 1:00p-2:00p    (M-F)
T.B. Smith Recreation Center	2015 Ruffin Rd, 23224	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Westover Recreation Center	1301 Jahnke Rd, 23225	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Westwood Playground	5409 Marian St, 23226	7/13 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Whitcomb Community Center	2302 Carmine St, 23223	7/6 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a / L 12:00-1:00p    (M-F)
Worship and Praise CDC	3006 E. Laburnum Ave, 23223	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 7:30-9:00a / L 11:00a-12:00p  (M-F)
Y-ME Childcare Center	3200 Dill Rd, 23222	6/29 - 8/21/2020	B 9:00-10:00a /L 12:00p-1:00p    (M-F)

 

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed letter to the USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov

            This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

For more information about the department, follow PRCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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2020 Summer Fun Pop Up Camp Locations

Parks 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 minute performances via the department Facebook page.

Kicking off the season on Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. will be Jazz fusion band Plunky and Oneness. Other scheduled performances include:

·        Corey El (R&B) on July 24

·        Susan Greenbaum (Folk/Pop) on July 31

·        A Festival Frolic (Dogwood Dell Musical Revue) on August 7

·        City Dance Theatre on August 14

·        Kadencia (Afro-Puerto Rican) on August 21

For more information about how the City of Richmond is responding to COVID-19, please visit www.richmondgov.com/covid19.

For more information about the department, follow PRCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Parks 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 Camp, Generation Z Teen Camp, All About Art Camp, Summer Dance Intensive, and Outdoor Adventure Camp. However, we will be piloting the following programs below for the month of July and continue to assess our offerings beginning in August.

PRCF will host a free “Summer Fun Pop Up” at 20 locations across the city for ages 6 to 12 years old. This free summer programming will be held entirely outdoors, include games 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 Program.

 “Choose Your Own Summer Adventure” in partnership with Richmond Public Library and other local community partners, will offer a fun filled virtual summer of art, dance, and outdoor education opportunities that can be completed at your convenience. While the program itself is free, parents will have the option of registering their child for a camp in the box pack that will include all materials for art and outdoor education projects. Interested parents can register at https://parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com at a cost of $25 per child per week. Those that are looking for an art only program can also register at the above link at a cost of $50 per child, which will include a project than can be done over multiple weeks. Age appropriate classes will be posted on the department’s social media channels.

Both camp options will begin on Monday, July 6. “Choose Your Own Summer Adventure” will begin registration on Monday, June 22.

For more information about how the City of Richmond is responding to COVID-19, please visit www.richmondgov.com/covid19.

For more information about the department, follow PRCF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram