Deep Run Park
Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, occupies 167 acres and includes two ponds that are stocked for fishing, soccer fields, several play areas, picnic shelters, exercise & nature trails, a multiuse outdoor area and a recreation center that opened in 2005. The park also features a Nature Pavilion nestled among many tall pines that hosts small concerts and community events. Many west-enders will tell you, as the suburbs continue to grow, at least they have this park to run to for sanctuary. The hilly and heavily-wooded terrain makes the biking and hiking trails more challenging and scenic and the park has a large recreation center, but the athletic facilities are limited to mostly youth soccer. The park offers five miles of biking, hiking and exercise trails and has many rolling hills to make for a more challenging workout. The trails are mostly gravel and asphalt and can also be used in-line skating. The loop will take you around the park. The site is largely wooded with a few small ponds, shelters, three restrooms and three children’s play areas. The fields, woodlands and lake make for pleasant hiking or a challenging bike ride. The bike trails are not officially maintained, but are usually free of debris and have several water crossings and jumps along the many trails throughout Deep Run. Info: 501-PARK (7275) co.henrico.va.us/rec/ Originally published July 2008 in "Discover Richmond."
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