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Park and Historic and Protected Site
Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver, Richmond
"Don't forget to check out the Japanese Garden, waterfall, and zoo."(11 Tips)
"The Mansion Tour is a must!"(4 Tips)
"Wear your walking shoes."(3 Tips)"... come & get to know the Dooley's! Historic Home worth a visit,the walk to..."(2 Tips)
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Laurie SJune 11, 2017Beautiful well kept grounds, knowledgeable Guides, come & get to know the Dooley's! Historic Home worth a visit,the walk to the grounds is a must, bring kids to see farm animals 💙💚💙
RVA BadgeFebruary 2, 2012One of Richmond's favorite outdoor settings, Maymont offers walking paths, gardens and over 100 species of animals living on the grounds. Don't forget to bring quarters for the animal feed dispensers!
Kathy ByrdSeptember 18, 2015We took this great picture in the Italian Garden. We had a beautiful and peaceful afternoon at Maymont,can't wait to go again this Fall the weather will be great for afternoon's at Maymont Park
- Laurie SJune 11, 2017The Mansion Tour is a must! Takes half a day to finish the hike around the grounds including seeing the mansion wear comfy shoes :)
Visit Richmond VAMarch 21, 2013Explore the Maymont Mansion, Italian and Japanese gardens, a carriage collection, 400 animals in wildlife exhibits, the Children’s Farm, and the Nature Center.
Darwin Josue RiveraSeptember 7, 2014Everything is amazing in this place! Is so relaxing and impressive... you have to be there!
Milady DelacruzAugust 1, 2017One of my favorite places in Richmond. It's free and so many places to visit. I normally like to come here to read or for a nice picnic.
The Flats at West Broad VillageSeptember 18, 2014Beautiful gardens and lots of different animals! Definitely a great place to take the kids on the weekend when the weather is nice!
Date Night Is...April 24, 2013Date Night is... a stroll through this gorgeous, manicured estate. It has some of the most stunning gardens ever (the Japanese Garden is not to be missed).
Joseph KesslerFebruary 23, 2014Beautiful place to go, and take your significant other. Kids also! There's a tree by the bathrooms that's nice for climbing.- Don't forget to check out the Japanese Garden, waterfall, and zoo. They have bison, bears, and an eagle.
The bear exhibit is very hit-or-miss...the big guy is quite elusive- drew tarvinApril 5, 2015The Japanese Gardens is where it's at, though be forewarned, in winter the waterfall is a water#fail. (I apologize for this awful joke.)
Siobhan BezaDecember 14, 2011Best during the spring and early fall, before it gets too cold. Always a favorite place to visit when I come back to town
LukeOctober 7, 2014Best place to relax on a beautiful day -- but you won't be the only person with that same idea
Sheryl HamzaFebruary 14, 2015Beautiful place with expansive grounds/park. Bring your walking shoes 😄
Andrea WorlandJuly 26, 2012Sprawling acreage dedicated to the wildlife of Virginia. Easy to get lost, but around the corner, could be the coveted Japanese Gardens.
Lisa HallJune 12, 2012One of my favorite thinking spots in RVA is at Maymont by the waterfall. I can release all my stress there.
L.F. RuizAugust 20, 2013RVAs hidden gem. Great place to spend with family or just looking to disconnect.
There's lots of random paths through out the place that are fun to explore and can lead to places where you can actually get some peace
Gail AilorMay 4, 2012Bring a picnic basket and a blanket for a lovely & relaxing afternoon! In spring, bring a kite.
Britt Drewes FarrarSeptember 7, 2013Grab your basket and blanket. Maymont is Richmond's best picnic spot!
Jason BSeptember 6, 2011The animals tend to be more active in the morning. I saw the gray fox and the bears roaming around this trip!
Richmond MagazineMay 28, 2014Grammy-winning country music legend Emmylou Harris will perform here on July 24 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35+.
Check out the Zoo! The Bison and Bears are the coolest.
Scott KJuly 23, 2010Most wonderful park and zoo..free and over 200 acres. Wicked Itl. Gardens and Jap. gardens. When ur done u will be tired 2 be sure.
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Maymont was given to us by James and Sallie Dooley, who lived here from 1893 through 1925. They wanted Maymont to be preserved so that new generations could enjoy it as much as they did.
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