dog friendly park

Riverview Park

Overview: Riverview Park is rated 4.6/5 from 810 Google reviews. This park offers a playground, trails, and river access for swimming and splashing. Amenities: Reviewers often mention seating and covered spots.

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4.6Google rating

810reviews

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4.6(810 reviews)

People say this park offers a playground, trails, and river access for swimming and splashing. They highlight the flat, shady trails, perfect for running, and the beautiful scenery along the river. They also like the family-friendly atmosphere and the availability of picnic tables.

Best for

general off-leash exercise

Quick facts

Address1909 Chesapeake St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Phone(434) 970-3333

City pageCharlottesville

Imported fromCharlottesville, VA

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David Frost3 months ago

For this last 6 years of living in Charlottesville this has been our favorite spot to run. In the last year there have been 30+ homeless encampments ali g the trail with people openly urinating and defecating along the path. I guess that’s where our wonderful taxpayer dollars go now. The town should do something about this! Not even safe to run here anymore, I would not recommend running here alone, or at all.

Adam Hale6 months ago

Wonderful lil gem in Charlottesville nestled in the backside of an school neighborhood b side of the river. Great place to walk, chill with a guitar, play with your family and maybe have a nice conversation with a new aquaintanece. Enjoy life while being outside. Thank you to the park service for the maintenance over the years.

Samantha Cavanaugha year ago

Absolutely beautiful park with such a nice, wide trail by the river for families, doggos, anyone! Lots of wildlife to be spotted, first time in my life I've seen an owl in the wild in person actually! Very scenic, lots of nice spots around to eat at or check out while you're in the area.

Heather McDuffee10 months ago

A great entry point to the rivanna trail system. The playground is kind of meh. The river is beautiful. You can get to the river company on foot. Avoid the encampment beneath the bridge by going over and its great fun.

Omwira Nkere5 months ago

Good spot in Charlottesville to spend time with family and discover another part of #Rivanna trail that surround Charlottesville

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Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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