Richmond, Virginia James River + parks

RVA Parks & River Access

James River access points, boat launches and the city's big parks, with a live USGS river gauge. Locations from OpenStreetMap; park hours and river guidance from rva.gov.

39 places (20 on the river)Checked Oct 19, 2026 Ask RVA: “Where can I put a kayak in the James?”

39 of 39 parks & river spots Hours listed

Pick a place from the list or a map pin. Every record links to the source it was checked against.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Records marked “OpenStreetMap” may be out of date; confirm before you go.

James River right now

3.60 ft · 1,340 cfsJames River at Richmond (USGS 02037500) · reading Nov 8, 3:30 AM ET

Gauge at 3.6 ft: below the City's 5 ft PFD line. Conditions still change fast; check advisories before getting in.

Live data: USGS 02037500. City guidance (rva.gov JRPS): at 5 ft and above all river users should wear or carry a PFD; at 9 ft and above only expert paddlers should use the river. Gauge readings only; not a river-safety determination. Check local advisories.