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Richmond INSPIRE - 90% Draft Plan

Share your thoughts on the 300-page draft of Richmond INSPIRE, the City of Richmond’s first citywide parks and recreation vision plan since the 1970s! If you do not have time to review the full plan, we encourage you to review the 13-page Executive Summary, which provides a high-level overview of the plan. To access the Executive Summary, please select the “Next” button at the bottom of the screen. The documents and survey will be available for review and comment through March 6, 2026.

Use the tool below to read or browse the draft document, provide general feedback, leave comments directly on the document, and read and respond to comments from other community members. All comments submitted on the document are visible to the public. Please be respectful, keep comments focused on the content, and refrain from using profanity.

A brief three-question survey is also available. The survey is designed to gather quick feedback on the Big Moves in Richmond INSPIRE and to identify any important topics or priorities that may be missing. Participants who complete the survey will be eligible to win a $50 gift card. Link to Survey
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Kelly Chopus Jan 6 2026 at 12:21PM on page 16

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consider "are more than" instead of "aren't just nice to have" (cleaner and less emotional, and make the case for parks and rec better

Kelly Chopus Jan 6 2026 at 12:18PM on page 15

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Explanation of Richmond 300? Folks might be confused as to why this city process led to the INSPIRE process

Kelly Chopus Jan 6 2026 at 12:15PM on page 10

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This is an important through line I hope through the plan- the three community takeaways

Kelly Chopus Jan 6 2026 at 12:13PM on page 9

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This vision statement could be placed earlier in the document where it is first referred to, and then re-highlighted throughout the document as reinforcement.

It is a GREAT statement worthy of repeating often to bring the point home

Nick Jan 6 2026 at 6:22AM on page 42

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This is not a park. This is Shalom Farms, an "urban farm" and it is private property

Nick Jan 6 2026 at 6:21AM on page 42

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This is not a park. This green area is private property of Laburnum Court Owners Corp. There are "no tresspassing" signs at all entrances.

If you believe this is a city park, please remove those signs.

Harrison Jan 5 2026 at 5:12PM on page 44

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Is a "blueway trail" a paddle trail, a multi purpose trail along the canal, or both? Would there be any new access points for the Kanawha trail?

Lisa Jan 2 2026 at 5:29PM on page 47

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If you want to focus on accessibility (readability), don't use the term Natatorium, it's a pool!

Emily Sayles Jan 2 2026 at 3:53PM on page 42

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Scott's Addition is one of the densest and fastest growing areas in Richmond. It desperately needs a park, and the suitable parcels to do it are selling rapidly. The Proposed Opportunity project site has recently been closed off for private development (link what is the new plan to add green space given these developments?

Emily Sayles Jan 2 2026 at 3:50PM on page 42

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This neighborhood is one of the densest and fastest growing in the city and has no green space, it desperately needs a park while land is still available. The block designated on this map has recently been closed off for private development (link). What is the alternative plan to bring much needed green space and parks to this area?

Sharon Jan 2 2026 at 12:31PM on page 44

Is there a reason why the land purchased from Altria of which 45 acres+/- will be used to create a new signature park not shown on this map?

Charles Snellings Jan 1 2026 at 1:58PM on page 33

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If focus groups are brought together again can the civic group leaders be brought together as one? This would allow for showcasing the work that’s being done and urging others on in high need areas

Charles Snellings Jan 1 2026 at 1:55PM on page 26

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What will be done for things in the middle. For instance at the Oak Grove Playground the soccer pitch donated by Lego was a great investment but now has grass growing up through it.

How can we ensure that as we invest its longevity is protected?

Charles Snellings Jan 1 2026 at 1:53PM on page 17

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Will the areas of high focus that also have small area plans have those taken into focus?

Charles Snellings Jan 1 2026 at 1:51PM on page 4

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I’d like to know what districts the steering committees are from like a “(#)” behind the name to ensure that folks can’t really see there’s equitable representation
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