DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN RICHMOND, VA

The Fall Line marks where the James River descends from the Piedmont plateau to the coastal plain, creating the rapids that determined Richmond's location. Virginia's capital city of 226,000 sits at elevations ranging from river level to over 300 feet on Church Hill and other high points. Humid subtropical climate brings mild winters averaging around 40°F and hot, humid summers reaching the upper 80s. Seven hills traditionally defined Richmond's topography, though modern development has obscured some of this character. The James River curves through the city, creating distinct north and south bank communities.