NRHP Reference # 02001369 Designated VLR September 11, 2002 Year built 1800 Added to NRHP 21 November 2002 | VLR # 127-5677 Area 106 ha Phone +1 804-646-0036 | |
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Location 4308 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Virginia Architectural style Bungalow/Craftsman, American Rustic Address 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227, USA Hours Closed now Saturday7AM–7PMSunday7AM–7PMMonday7AM–7PMTuesday7AM–7PMWednesday7AM–7PMThursday7AM–7PMFriday7AM–7PM Similar Dobson Ranch Park, Cardoza Park, Forest Hill Park, Lewis Ginter Botanical, Downtown Richmond - Virginia | ||
Joseph Bryan Park, also known as Bryan Park, is a public park in the city of Richmond, Virginia. The park was a memorial to Joseph Bryan (1845–1908), the founder and publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper. It was given to the city in 1910 by Belle Stewart Bryan and her family.
The park is open daily without charge. There is a network of hiking/biking trails throughout the park.
Bryan Park has been the venue for the Richmond Vegetarian Festival every year from 2003 through 2014.
Adjacent to the park is the Bryan Park Interchange, the intersection of I-95, I-64, and I-195
Azalea Garden
The Joseph Bryan Park Azalea Garden (17 acres) is a botanical garden specializing in azaleas, located within Joseph Bryan Park.
The azalea garden proper started in 1952 by Mr. Robert E. Harvey, a former Recreation and Parks Superintendent. Over some 15 years, Mr. Harvey and volunteers planted about 450,000 azalea plants (of 50 varieties) in more than 75 beds. They also constructed a small pond with fountain. Peak season is April 1 to May 15.