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TREES AND PARKS

The Trees and Parks Committee partners with residents, the City of Richmond, and VCU to keep our parks and alleys looking beautiful. The Committee holds several events a year, including Adopt-A-Tree Programs, coordinated park gardening, and alley cleanups. It's a never-ending job, and takes a community to keep up. Help is always needed and encouraged!

DONATE TO SUPPORT THE PARKS

The Fan District Association of Richmond, Virginia is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is always looking for generous donations to beautify the area. We have started a new process where individuals or groups can donate funds directly to the Fan Parks. Follow these steps to donate:

Step 1: Visit our Venmo account or scan the QR code

Step 2: Enter the amount you wish to donate. In the donation comment section, please list your name and address and/or email address, and the park you wish the funds to go to.

We ask for this information because we will send a receipt at the end of the year to allow you to explore deductions from personal tax returns since this is a charitable donation.

ADOPT-A-TREE PROGRAM

Download the 2025 Adopt-a-Tree Application

The Adopt-a-Tree program for the Fan District will be entering its 16th planting season in 2025. Applications will be accepted from June 1-Sept. 1.

Planting will begin in late fall or early winter - November through March. Only trees indigenous to Virginia will be planted.

The cost for adopting a tree is $100 per tree.

Any resident of the Fan may apply for a tree, and you may purchase a tree for a neighbor, however you will be responsible for the maintenance of the tree.

With the help of the City of Richmond and the Fan District Association, there have been more than 1,100 trees planted since 2010.

We are the only neighborhood in the City that has consistently planted trees for 15 years in a row, and it has been because of the support of our Fan neighborhood and the City of Richmond.

For questions, contact Betsy Coffield at efcoffield@gmail.com and our Parks Chair at parks@fandistrict.org.

TREES IN THE FAN
Interested in learning more about the trees in the Fan? Click the button below to read the in-depth series written by Calder Loth that analyzes trees located in the fan, including trees that are recommended for planting and those that are not

TREES IN THE FAN

VOLUNTEERING

Interested in doing some Fan gardening? Complete the FDA Trees & Parks Committee Questionnaire and come join in on the fun!
QUESTIONNAIRE

Alley Project

See the FDA Alley Improvement and Alternative Pathway Plan.

FAN TREE STEWARD

Richmond’s trained, volunteer Tree Stewards are here to assist with the care of the urban forest, assist groups with planning and planting, and provide community education. To request care for a specific tree or trees, visit rva311.com.

FAN PARKS

Federal Park Pocket park between Main and Floyd, Rowland and Shields	Grace Park Median park of Allen from W Broad to Monument	Lombardy Park The playground at Lombardy, Hanover, and Park	Meadow Park Park at Meadow, Stuart, and Park
Monroe Park Our largest park at Belvidere, W Main, Laurel, W Franklin	Paradise Park Pocket park between Floyd and Grove, Vine and Allen	Scuffletown Park Pocket park between Stuart and Park, Strawberry and Stafford	Sydney Park Triangular park at Floyd, N Morris, and N Brunswick

VIEW MAP

ADDITIONAL PARK INFORMATION

Park Rules

Parks are open sunrise to sunset
ALL dogs must be on a leash
Failure to clean up after your dog or use a leash can result in a $250 fine
No loud music, glass containers or camping without City Permit
No fires or alcohol
No vagrancy

Vagrancy

Are panhandling, sleeping on benches, etc. legal? No. Fan living has its rewards and challenges. See Tips for Handling Vagrancy, as well as the related Vagrancy City Ordinances Violators may be banned from city parks.

DOGS IN THE PARK

Whether out for a walk, or enjoying one of our great parks, be a courteous neighbor and keep your pup on a leash (like good boy Peanut above). It’s also the law. Violations are a Class 4 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $250 fine.

CONTACT
Contact us to volunteer with park gardening and clean-up.

Clay Dye
Chair, Trees & Parks
Parks@fandistrict.org

Fan District Association
208 Strawberry Street
Richmond, VA 23220

The Fan District Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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