Activity Overview
Forest Hill Park is a popular 105-acre park in the heart of Richmond, Virginia that borders the beautiful James River. It is located on a site that was once a private estate that was then converted into an amusement park in the early 1900s, with attractions such as a carousel and a roller coaster. After its closure due to the Great Depression, it became a public park. Today, families can enjoy walking around its lake, playing tennis, exploring its wetland, and enjoying features such as a playground, picnic shelters, and a weekly farmer's market.
Things to Do
- Teach your child how to fish by catch-and-release fishing at the park's lake.
- Go for a family walk using the park's many trails while keeping an eye out for local wildlife and features such as a miniature waterfall.
- In the wintertime, visit the park in order to take advantage of its popular sledding hills.
- Take your little one to the playground, where they can play to their hearts' content.
Forest Hill Park Insider Tips
- Check out the South of James Market, a farmer's market held in the park on Saturday mornings from May through November.
- Bring along your tennis equipment in order to play a game or two on the park's tennis courts.
- View the Forest Hill Neighborhood Association's website in order to learn about special events in the park, including live musical performances.
Fun games for the whole family
Making science into family fun
Giving the little ones a laugh
Fun, creative activities
Exercise for the mind
Entertainment for the whole family
Great fun when you're stuck at home