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Bryan Park (Richmond, Virginia)

Bryan Park (Richmond, Virginia)

United States historic place

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]

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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

  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. [2]
    "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  3. [3]
    Prestidge, Holly (September 26, 2010). "Bryan Park celebrates centennial". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on September 27, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
  4. [4]
    "Enjoy Veggie Fest 2018". WTVR. June 15, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  5. [5]
    "Walk the Bryan Park Azalea Gardens". www.theoutbound.com. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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