Summer in the City

2201 Shields Lake Dr, Richmond, VA 23220 (map)

Escape for family fun or romantic garden walks at this 100-acre estate.

10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (map)

Whether biking or walking this park has the size to cater to both.

S 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219 (map)

If you ever find yourself falling out of love with Richmond, let this be your aphrodisiac.

Boulevard and Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 (map)

Large and diverse, this park has treated Richmonders to good times for years.

Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219 (map)

Providing a bit of the biking outback in the middle of the city.

4602 Millridge Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112 (map)

9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233 (map)

Nestled in the pines of Henrico's west end, this park lets you pick your trail, teammates for b-ball or a burger.

103 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219 (map)

Authentic Thai Foods and Homemade Ice Creams

3449 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221 (map)

1327 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219 (map)

412 S Cherry St, Richmond, VA 23220 (map)

9th and Grace St, Richmond, VA 23250 (map)

Park or politics? This historical landmark proves they can co-exist in classic style.