Joseph Bryan Park, also known as Bryan Park, is a public park in the city of
Richmond, Virginia
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. The park was a memorial to Joseph Bryan (1845–1908), the founder and publisher of the ''
Richmond Times-Dispatch
The ''Richmond Times-Dispatch'' (''RTD'' or ''TD'' for short) is the primary daily newspaper in Richmond, Virginia, Richmond, the capital of Virginia, and the primary newspaper of record for the state of Virginia.
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'' newspaper. It was given to the city in 1910 by Belle Stewart Bryan and her family.
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.
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
azalea
Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus ''Rhododendron'', particularly the former sections ''Tsutsusi'' (evergreen) and '' Pentanthera'' (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring (April and May in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, and Octob ...
s, located within Joseph Bryan Park.
The
azalea
Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus ''Rhododendron'', particularly the former sections ''Tsutsusi'' (evergreen) and '' Pentanthera'' (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring (April and May in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, and Octob ...
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.
See also
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List of botanical gardens in the United States
This list is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in the United States.Richmond Parks, Recreation, & Community Facilities information page