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Bryan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,563 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bryan Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Historic Gabriel's Rebellion locale now hosting events, a farmer's market, bird walks & disc golf.
What runners say about Bryan Park
“Didn’t catch anything but the park is always pretty well maintained and peaceful.”
“The way the golden hour sun was hitting all the autumn foliage was unbelievably gorgeous, and I was constantly stopping to take photos.”
“This scenic park is a nature lover’s paradise, featuring serene walking and biking trails, peaceful ponds, and abundant wildlife.”
“Plus it's super dog friendly, which is a huge bonus when clients want to include their pups.”
This large park has lots of opportunities to have passive and active recreation. Trails, green lawns, more wooded areas, a pond and streams, a nature center, gardens, pavilions, multiple brick fireplaces, soccer fields, playground, disc golf, soccer fields and hosts a weekly RVA Big Market in addition to other events.
Visited in October, the sheer size and amount of amenities this park has is very impressive! Parked near the soccer fields and took a leisurely stroll around the perimeter of the entire park, which took about an hour.
I love this park. It's huge, beautiful, has walking trails, a playground, ponds and streams, gorgeous trees. If you're a fan of Disc Golf, you can play throughout the park. It's great to bring your dogs and go for a long walk, or a blanket to picnic on. Really a lovely spot to enjoy a few hours.
This is the best park I visited in Richmond Area. Lot of walking trails and beautiful pond to watch ducks and other water birds. This park had pickle ball courts, soccer fields, frisbee golf and tennis. Also provides locations for fishing as well. Bike racing during summer months on Tuesdays.
Trail conditions & character
“The way the golden hour sun was hitting all the autumn foliage was unbelievably gorgeous, and I was constantly stopping to take photos.”
“Walking your dog, playing on the playground, wide open/soccer fields, disc golf, trail wandering, bird watching, Sat morning RVA BIG farmer's market, and more.”
“This scenic park is a nature lover’s paradise, featuring serene walking and biking trails, peaceful ponds, and abundant wildlife.”
“It has a mix of multiple types of trails, ecosystems, and uses- from ponds and bushy wooded trails, to creeks, to biking and sports, this park is good for all types.”
“Recently went on a hike here in the evening with my in-laws and they really enjoyed the paved hiking trails through the woods, as well as the freshly mowed grass.”
“Never any issues on the walking trails or the park itself (with the exception of some volunteers that have tried commandeering parking spots).”
Plan your run at Bryan Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedwr.virginia.gov
- Phone(804) 646-5733
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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