Joseph Bryan Park | |
 The gateway to Joseph Bryan Park | |
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| Location | 4308 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°35′37″N 77°28′26″W / 37.59361°N 77.47389°W |
| Area | 262 acres (106 ha) |
| Built | 1800 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman, American Rustic |
| NRHP reference No. | 02001369 [1] |
| VLR No. | 127-5677 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 2002 |
| Designated VLR | September 11, 2002 [2] |
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. [3]
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 2018. [4]
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. [5]
See also
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ^ Prestidge, Holly (September 26, 2010). "Bryan Park celebrates centennial". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on September 27, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ^ "Enjoy Veggie Fest 2018". WTVR. June 15, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Walk the Bryan Park Azalea Gardens". www.theoutbound.com. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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