Byrd Park Neighborhood Guide Richmond, VA
About
Byrd Park is a tranquil residential neighborhood located in Richmond, Virginia, characterized by its lush tree-lined streets and beautiful parkland. Seamlessly blending city living with nature, it's located near the intersection of the I-195 and Powhite Parkway, and is known for the popular Byrd Park, Swan Lake, and the Dogwood Dell Outdoor Amphitheatre. The neighborhood boasts historical architecture, charming homes, and an active community.
What You Will Love about Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia
- You'll love the easy access to outdoor activities, including the three man-made lakes, tennis courts, and walking trails in Byrd Park.
- The community boasts a strong sense of community vibrancy with diverse events at the Dogwood Dell Outdoor Amphitheatre.
- The close proximity to downtown Richmond allows for convenient city living while still enjoying a peaceful, park-like environment.
What’s Nearby
Byrd Park is just a stone's throw away from downtown Richmond, offering easy access to the city's amenities and attractions. The neighborhood is flanked by the James River, adding to its scenic charm. It's also near the Carytown shopping district, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Richmond's Fan District known for its bustling nightlife and restaurants.
Lifestyle
Living in Byrd Park offers a unique blend of city and nature-based lifestyle. Residents enjoy outdoor activities within the park, community events, and cultural experiences at nearby museums while still being close to the heart of downtown Richmond. It's the perfect neighborhood for those who appreciate a close-knit community, serene surroundings, and the convenience of city living.
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Rental Trends in Byrd Park
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||
| $1077 | $1077 | $1077 | $1195 | $1195 | $1195 | $1245 | $1295 | $1295 | $1295 | $1295 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 277 restaurants, 36 grocery stores, and 27 parks within a mile of the Byrd Park neighborhood.
West End SupermarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2200 Idlewood Ave
- Sunny Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2700 W Cary St
- Tokyo Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2820 W Cary St
- Birdhouse Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
1507 Grayland Ave
- J&K Mobile Munchies
Dining and Drinking, Food Truck, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
W Cary St
- Belmont Butchery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store / Supermarket, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.8 miles
15 N Belmont Ave
- West End Supermarket
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2200 Idlewood Ave
- Sunny Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2700 W Cary St
- Hickory Farms
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Sausage Store
•0.6 miles
2510 W Main St
- Sen Organic Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery
•0.6 miles
2820 W Cary St
- Tokyo Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2820 W Cary St
- Virginia ABC Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
1901 W Main St
The Cask CafeDining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
206 S Robinson St
- Lamplighter
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.5 miles
116 S Addison St
- CaryTown Teas
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Tea Room, Restaurant, Deli
•0.5 miles
2517 W Cary St
- Fresca on Addison
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, American Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant
•0.5 miles
22 S Addison St
- Instabowl
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Salad Restaurant, Soup Spot
•0.5 miles
2601 W Cary St
- Acacia Mid-Town
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.5 miles
2601 W Cary St
Addison Handmade & VintageRetail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.5 miles
103 S Addison St
- PlantHouse
Retail, Garden Center
•0.5 miles
2100 W Cary St
- Clothes Rack
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.6 miles
2618 W Cary St
- Diversity Thrift-Va
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.6 miles
2219 W Main St
- Capital Market Cafe
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.6 miles
2601 W Main St
- Cee Blues
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.6 miles
2518 W Main St
Byrd Park - Shields LakeLandmarks and Outdoors
•0.2 miles
Shields Lake
- Maymont Nature Center
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
2201 Shields Lake
- Maymont
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
1700 Hampton St
- Maymont - Children's Farm
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.5 miles
1000 Spottswood Rd
- Dogwood Dell
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
1300 Blanton Ave
- Barker Field Dog Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.5 miles
1300 Blanton Ave
Arts in the ParkArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.4 miles
1301 Blanton Ave
First Unitarian Universalist ChurchArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery, Community and Government, Spiritual Center, Church
•0.4 miles
1000 Blanton Ave
- Stewart Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.6 miles
2518 W Main St
- Byrd Theatre
Arts and Entertainment, Movie Theater
•0.6 miles
2908 W Cary St
- Astra Design
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.7 miles
16 S Allen Ave
- 5th Wall Theatre
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.7 miles
2011 Floyd Ave
Vitality Float SpaBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.4 miles
202 S Robinson St
- La Petite
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.5 miles
2313 W Cary St
- Resolve Bodyworks
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.5 miles
2313 W Cary St
- Luxe Lengths
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.5 miles
2313 W Cary St
- ATiR Natural Nail Care Clinic
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.5 miles
2505 W Cary St
- Vibes Hair Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.5 miles
2513 W Cary St
Byrd Park Tennis CourtsSports and Recreation, Racquet Sports, Tennis, Tennis Court
•0.4 miles
South Arthur Ashe Boulevard
TITLE Boxing Club of RichmondSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Boxing Gym
•0.5 miles
2525 W Cary St
- Recycles
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.5 miles
2611 W Cary St
- Stride Club
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
2609 W Cary St
- ReDefineRVA
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
2609 W Cary St
- Richmond Re-Cycles
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.5 miles
2621 W Cary St
The Cask CafeDining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
206 S Robinson St
- City Beach
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.5 miles
2416 W Cary St
- Fws
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
2401 W Main St
- The White Dog
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
2329 W Main St
- 3 Monkeys Bar & Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
2525 W Main St
- The Sidewalk Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
2101 W Main St
- The Hand Workshop Art Center
Community and Government, Cultural Center
•0.7 miles
1812 W Main St
- Randolph Community Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.8 miles
1415 Grayland Ave
- Belmont Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
3100 Ellwood Ave
- Braille Circulating Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
2700 Stuart Ave
- James Branch Cabell Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.2 miles
901 Park Ave
- Richmond Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
301 S Meadow St
- Third Precinct Police Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
301 S Meadow St
- Richmond Fire Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.5 miles
2223 W Cary St
Retreat Doctors' HospitalHealth and Medicine, Hospital, Medical Center
•0.7 miles
2621 Grove Ave
- Central Virginia Health Network
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.2 miles
2201 W Broad St
- Patient First Primary and Urgent Care - Carytown
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.3 miles
12 N Thompson St
Byrd Park Apartments and Rentals
67 Rental properties in Byrd Park, Richmond, VA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 36.7% | 15% |
| utilities | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| food | 4.4% | 0.4% |
| transportation | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| healthcare | 8.1% | 7% |
Byrd Park Demographics
Byrd Park Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 8 of 8 renters
Tree Lined Streets
Yes
Say 7 of 8 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 6 of 8 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 6 of 8 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 5 of 8 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 5 of 8 renters
Byrd Park Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Some Transit
Grtc Transit System
Other
101 S Davis Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Grtc Transit System
Other
101 S Davis Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Byrd Park Schools
- NRNo Rating
Public
- NRNo Rating
- 4/10
John B. Cary Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades 9-12 • Private
- 3/10
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Grades K-5 • Charter
- NRNo Rating
Richmond Career Education & Employment (Charter School)
Grades 9-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Byrd Park
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| The FanNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,234 | -- |
| Near WestNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,234 | -- |
| Shockoe BottomNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,019 | 13% |
| Jackson WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,327 | -- |
| Downtown RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,345 | 22% |
| Old SouthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,217 | 5% |
| The Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Carytown - Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,250 | 0% |
| East EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,019 | 13% |
| RandolphNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| North RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,336 | -- |
| Church HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,100 | -- |
| Monument AvenueNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| VCUNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Monroe WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,182 | 10% |
| West Grace StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Chamberlayne Industrial CenterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,336 | -- |
| CarverNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Scott's AdditionNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Old Town ManchesterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,095 | 15% |
| Broad StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,727 | -- |
| Shockoe SlipNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,325 | -- |
| Shockoe Slip Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Far West EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Jackson Ward Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| South RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| BlackwellNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| JahnkeNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Union HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| LakesideNeighborhood in Lakeside, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Ginter ParkNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Church Hill NorthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Fulton HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| The FanNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,130 | 53% |
| Near WestNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,411 | -- |
| Shockoe BottomNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,374 | 8% |
| Jackson WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,130 | -- |
| Downtown RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,662 | 11% |
| Old SouthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,061 | 30% |
| The Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,126 | 16% |
| Carytown - Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,384 | 3% |
| East EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,299 | 7% |
| RandolphNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,390 | -- |
| North RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,129 | 28% |
| Church HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Monument AvenueNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| VCUNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Monroe WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,442 | 16% |
| West Grace StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,209 | 59% |
| Chamberlayne Industrial CenterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,129 | 28% |
| CarverNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,129 | 2% |
| Scott's AdditionNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,973 | 39% |
| Old Town ManchesterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,060 | 30% |
| Broad StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,749 | -- |
| Shockoe SlipNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,650 | 14% |
| Shockoe Slip Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,650 | -- |
| Far West EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,772 | -- |
| Jackson Ward Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,200 | -- |
| South RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,449 | -- |
| BlackwellNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $658 | -- |
| JahnkeNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,450 | -- |
| Union HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| LakesideNeighborhood in Lakeside, Virginia | $1,635 | -- |
| Ginter ParkNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Church Hill NorthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Fulton HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,319 | 1% |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| The FanNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,713 | 2% |
| Near WestNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,780 | -- |
| Shockoe BottomNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,514 | 8% |
| Jackson WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,863 | 17% |
| Downtown RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,810 | 8% |
| Old SouthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,413 | 1% |
| The Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,858 | 20% |
| Carytown - Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,025 | 31% |
| East EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,472 | 16% |
| RandolphNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,195 | -- |
| North RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,426 | 35% |
| Church HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,650 | -- |
| Monument AvenueNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $3,000 | 2% |
| VCUNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $941 | -- |
| Monroe WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,714 | 6% |
| West Grace StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $3,034 | 78% |
| Chamberlayne Industrial CenterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,348 | 38% |
| CarverNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,425 | -- |
| Scott's AdditionNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,183 | 18% |
| Old Town ManchesterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,313 | 6% |
| Broad StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,691 | -- |
| Shockoe SlipNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,539 | 23% |
| Shockoe Slip Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Far West EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,742 | -- |
| Jackson Ward Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,700 | -- |
| South RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,861 | -- |
| BlackwellNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| JahnkeNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,787 | -- |
| Union HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,350 | -- |
| LakesideNeighborhood in Lakeside, Virginia | $2,182 | -- |
| Ginter ParkNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Church Hill NorthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Fulton HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,839 | 5% |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| The FanNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,797 | 40% |
| Near WestNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,493 | -- |
| Shockoe BottomNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,094 | -- |
| Jackson WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,550 | -- |
| Downtown RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,477 | 11% |
| Old SouthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,164 | -- |
| The Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $3,000 | 30% |
| Carytown - Museum DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $3,000 | 54% |
| East EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,150 | 8% |
| RandolphNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| North RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,551 | -- |
| Church HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,100 | -- |
| Monument AvenueNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $916 | -- |
| VCUNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $799 | -- |
| Monroe WardNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,224 | 7% |
| West Grace StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,400 | -- |
| Chamberlayne Industrial CenterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,551 | -- |
| CarverNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,050 | 0% |
| Scott's AdditionNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Old Town ManchesterNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,025 | -- |
| Broad StreetNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,550 | -- |
| Shockoe SlipNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Shockoe Slip Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Far West EndNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $3,195 | -- |
| Jackson Ward Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| South RichmondNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,008 | -- |
| BlackwellNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| JahnkeNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $2,122 | -- |
| Union HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | $1,850 | -- |
| LakesideNeighborhood in Lakeside, Virginia | $2,975 | -- |
| Ginter ParkNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Church Hill NorthNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Fulton HillNeighborhood in Richmond, Virginia | -- | -- |