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17. Byrd Park - Located just south of Boulevard and Idlewood Avenue. This park features: three lakes, 2 picnic shelters, ballfields, tennis courts, the Carillon (World War I Memorial, used for art displays) and Dogwood Dell, where the Department's Festival of Arts is held during the Summer.
18. Federal Park (mini park) - Located at 2100 W. Main Street.
19. Maymont House & Park - Located at 1700 Hampton Street. This 100-acre Victorian estate, once home of Major James H. Dooley, features a children's farm, nature center and gardens and the restored mansion. Don't miss the tram and carriage rides.
20. Monroe Park - Bounded by Franklin, Main, Laurel and Belvidere Streets. This city park, established in 1851, has been the site of agricultural exhibitions and was a major training and camp ground for Confederate troops during the Civil War. Virginia Military Institute cadets under "Stonewall" Jackson drilled recruits in this park early in the war.
21. Oregon Hill Park - Located at Belvidere between Idlewood & Holly Streets.
22. Paradise Park (mini park) - Located at the 1700 Block of Grove Avenue.
23. Petronious Jones Park - Located at the 1400 Block of Idlewood Avenue. This park features a playground, basketball and tennis courts plus a walking trail.
24. Pumphouse Park - Located at Pumphouse Drive. This park is a largely undeveloped area along Kanawha Canal, however, it is being developed for historic displays and exhibits.
25. Randolph Park - Located at 1501 Grayland Avenue
26. Riverside Park - Located at Pine and Holly Streets. The park has a gazebo and benches.
27. Scuffletown Park (mini park) - Located at 2300 Block between Stuart and Park Avenues. This park is a block-core park with at tot-lot.
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