RICHMOND, Va. — Parks and Community centers in Richmond have received a facelift over the last few years.
According to Mayor Levar Stoney, the city has invested $78 million toward new community centers and park spaces since 2017. The upgrades seemingly paying off as Richmond City parks are now ranked 22nd out of the 100 largest cities in the country – up from 48 in 2017.
The latest $1 million refresh was announced Monday on the Northside at the groundbreaking for Hotchkiss Green.
In addition to renovations to the community center, the city is transforming two acres of turf into walking trails, a pollinator garden, tree canopies, and areas for the community to “gather, rest, connect, and play.”
WTVR “We’ve made record investments into our Parks and Recreation Department, ensuring Richmonders, no matter the color of their skin, who they pray to, who they love, or what zip code they live in, have access to the best amenities such as sports fields, walking trails, after school programs, schools, just an opportunity just to have fun,” Stoney said.