May 24, 2016
WHAT: Department
of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Richmond
Fire Department and the Richmond Police
Department encourage safe use of the James River Park System
WHEN: 10
a.m. tomorrow, May 25
WHERE: Brown’s
Island vehicle bridge at Tredegar Street
BACKGROUND: Now that sunny skies
have (finally) returned and summer temperatures approach – citizens are
preparing to enjoy Richmond’s many parks and outdoor amenities, including the James River Park System.
From biking
the Buttermilk and Northbank trails to walking the Manchester Floodwall to basking
on Belle Isle and in Pony Pasture, the James River Park System is a jewel of
the region’s open spaces.
The
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, the Richmond Fire
Department and the Richmond Police Department want visitors to the park to
enjoy it safely this summer.
During the
press event tomorrow, Parks will discuss safety measures within the James River
Park System, RPD will remind park visitors to observe restrictions (like no
alcohol, no glass containers, etc.) and RFD will advise on water levels and the
safe use of the James River.
Following
the press event the Richmond Fire Department’s Water Rescue team will engage in
training scenarios with the Virginia State Police as they practice rescue
situations on the river. The scenarios will take place in the grass lot next to
Great Shiplock Park at 3100 Dock St.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend.
