Recreation


[Adventure Challenge] [Colonial Downs Horse Racing] [Canal Boat Tours] [Disc Golf] [Ice Skating & Ice Hockey] [Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities] [Peak Experience] [Richmond Bandits Football] [Richmond Braves Baseball] [Richmond International Raceway] [Richmond Kickers] [Richmond RiverDogs (Pro-Hockey)] [Rollerskating] [Skiing] [Swimming Pools] [University of Richmond Sports] [Virginia Commonwealth University Sports] [Virginia Golf Website] [Virginia Union University Sports] [Virginia State University Sports] [Volleyball]

Adventure Challenge
They offering trips, lessons, and tours in whitewater kayaking, snow skiing, coastal kayaking, river tubing and rafting.

Disc Golf at Gillies Creek Park
The City of Richmond is full of many hidden treasures! One of which happens to be the Gillies Creek Park system. Located on the City's east side just off of Stoney Run Drive and Williamsburg Road. Gillies Creek Park has an abundance of activities to offer, some of which are refreshingly different. Gillies Creek Park sports an 18 hole "Disc Golf Course".

Disc Golf is golf played with a Frisbee-type disc which is hurled through the air into a chainlink basket to score points. The least amount of putts (throws) it takes a golfer to land the disc into the basket, the faster they can proceed to the next hole (basket location). The game takes about an hour to play and covers a distance of about a mile.

River District Canal Cruises
Enjoy 35-minute historically narrated tours or private charters of the James River & Kanawha Canal along the historic Canal Walk in a covered boat that accommodates up to 38 passengers and departs on the hour from the Turning Basin between 14th and Dock Streets in downtown Richmond’s River District. Richmond’s canals began in 1789 after George Washington lobbied the General Assembly to proceed with his vision of a canal and turnpike system that would connect the harbors of the east to the trade and market opportunities in the west. Today, you can enjoy the journey through the River District from April through November. For more information, or to book a private charter, visit www.venturerichmond.com. Call Venture Richmond at 788-6466 or 649-2800.

Colonial Downs Horse Racing
Located at 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway in New Kent County, Colonial Downs is Virginia's premier race track for thoroughbred and harness racing. The track is conveniently located off I-64 East, about a 30 minute drive from the heart of downtown Richmond. The racing season runs from early spring through the mid-fall. For more information, call 804-966-7223.

Ice Skating & Ice Hockey
Richmond offers several year-round indoor ice skating facilities.
  • Richmond Ice Zone is located at 636 Johnston-Willis Drive, in Richmond. For more information, call 804-378-7465. Get a Map
  • SkateNation Plus is located at 4350 Pouncey Tract Road, in Richmond. Schedules and offerings vary each day. Public ice stating and skate rental are available to the public. They also offer hockey programs. For more information, call 804-364-1477. Get a Map

    Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities - Athletics & Fitness
    The Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities offers a wide variety of sports and recreational activities throughout the City of Richmond. For more information, call 804-646-1208.

    Peak Experiences
    Located at 11421 Polo Circle, in Midlothian Virginia, Peak Experience offers a climbing gym, a summer day camp and custom-designed teambuilding and adventure-based learning programs for business or community groups. Peak Experience programs can be designed for all ages, levels and abilities. For more information, call 804-897-6800. Get a Map



    Richmond Kickers
    Home games for Richmond's professional soccer team are played at the University of Richmond soccer complex. For more information, call 804-282-6776.

    Richmond International Raceway
    Photo: Richmond International Raceway Located at Strawberry Hill - 600-602 E. Laburnum Avenue, the Richmond International Raceway is a state-of-the-art 3/4 mile track that seats 100,000+ fans. The arena hosts four NASCAR weekends a year. For more information, call 804-329-7914. Get a Map

    Richmond RiverDogs (Professional Hockey)
    Richmond RiverDogs home games are held at the Richmond Coliseum at 601 E. Leigh Street. For a schedule or more information, call 804-225-PUCK. Get a Map

    Richmond Bandits Football
    Home games for Richmond's only indoor football team are played at the Richmond Coliseum, located at 601 East Leigh Street in Richmond, Virginia. For a schedule or more information, call 804-780-0383 or visit the website.



    Richmond Braves Baseball Team
    Located at 3001 North Boulevard, The Richmond Braves - the AAA farm team of the Atlanta Braves, offers great baseball played at The Diamond. As standard with baseball, the games are played throughout the spring and summer. For a schedule or more information, call 804-359-4444.

    Roller Skating
    The Richmond area offers several place to roller skate, they include:
  • Ashland Skateland, 516 N. Washington Highway, 804-798-6550 Get a Map
  • All American Skate, 5500 Hull Street, 804-233-7215 Get a Map
  • Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA, 4902 Williamsburg Road, 804-652-1816 Get a Map
  • State A Way Inc. 3330 Speeks Drive, 804-674-5070
  • Skate America, 7147 Brandy Run Drive, Mechanicsville, 804-730-3252 Get a Map
  • Skateland, 2300 Southland Drive, Chester, 804-748-0379 Get a Map

    Skiing
    The Richmond Ski Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month from October through April at the Midtown Inn & Conference Center, 3200 West Broad Street. Adventure Challenge, offers the "Snow Shuttle" which provides round-trip transportation to Wintergreen Resort and Massanutten Resort. For more information on the Ski Club, call 804-741-FUNN.

    Swimming Pools in Richmond
    Photo: Children at the Pool The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities operates nine pools. The eight outdoor pools are open from mid-June until Labor Day and the indoor pool is open year-round. The department also has an award winning swim team.

    For more information, call 804-646-1174.

    Virginia Union University Sports
    Visit this website to get information, schedules and rosters for football, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross county, track and field, golf, and softball. The university is located at 1500 North Lombardy Street. For more information, call 804-257-5600.

    University of Richmond Sports
    Visit this website to get information, schedules, audio/video clips, facilities and directions for football, basketball, soccer, tennis, lacrosse, swimming, cross county, track and golf. The university is located at 28 Westhampton Way. For more information on university athletics, call 804-289-8388 or call the main number at 804-289-8000.

    Virginia State University Sports
    Visit this website for information on university sports such as football, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross county, track and field, golf, and softball. The university is located in the City of Petersburg. For more information, call 804-524-5000.

    Virginia Commonwealth University Sports
    Visit this website to get information, schedules, facilities and ticket information for basketball, soccer, tennis, cross county, track and field, baseball, field hockey and golf. The university is located in Richmond. For more information, call 804-828-0100.

    Virginia Golf Website
    This comprehensive website is a valuable tool for anyone interested in playing golf. Visit the website to get information about golf courses in Virginia, tournaments, golf specials and packages, resorts, shops and links to professional golf organizations.

    Volleyball
    Membership is open to anyone 18 and older, of all skills levels. Programs are also available for junior players, ages 12 to 18. For information about the Richmond Volleyball Club's four annual 10-week sessions, call 804-358-3000.

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