Maymont is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

1. Maymont

9.4
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA
Park · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 76 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Bring a picnic basket and a blanket for a lovely & relaxing afternoon! In spring, bring a kite.

Britt D.Britt Drewes Farrar: Grab your basket and blanket. Maymont is Richmond's best picnic spot!

Kristen E.Kristen Edwards: Great place to walk, run, picnic, and play.

Hollywood Cemetery is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

2. Hollywood Cemetery

8.6
412 S Cherry St (Albemarle), Richmond, VA
Cemetery · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 32 tips and reviews

Phil W.Phil Williams: Pay respects at the graves of presidents and some of the Civil War's most famous generals. If you're not creeped out, there's a great picnic spot by Monroe's monument with a great view of the river.

kristindowniekristindownie: picnic by the river and visit some famous southerners.

Brittany J.Brittany Jobes: Great spot to take out of town visitors for a unique view of the river with some history on the side.

Brown's Island is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

3. Brown's Island

9.4
500 Tredegar St (btwn 5th st. and Tredegar st.), Richmond, VA
Park · Downtown Richmond · 28 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: So cool!! A great place to get some fresh air and some beautiful views of Richmond.

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Richmond loves outdoor music and festivals and many take place here. From the Folk Festival to Friday Cheers this is a hot spot to see Richmond from the river while enjoying some live music.

MeganMegan: No more Fridays at Sunset.

Maymont Nature Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

4. Maymont Nature Center

9.2
2201 Shields Lake Dr, Richmond, VA
Park · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 9 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer McGinnis: Great place for a family picnic! But it is not stroller or wheelchair friendly! Bring a carrier if you can!

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Lots of cool fish, turtles, snakes, and otters!

Andrea M.Andrea Menzies: Great place for photos.

Capitol Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

5. Capitol Square

7.3
E Grace St (N 9th St), Richmond, VA
Park · Capitol District · 10 tips and reviews

Julia L.Julia Lord Nickle: Great spot for a picnic!

Blain G.Blain Grimsley: Tours in the Capitol. Memorial gardens in the park. Benches for picnics and people watching.

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Used in Speilberg's Lincoln as a substitute for the White House, the Capitol is where VA governors are inaugurated. Douglas Wilder, the first African-American Governor in the US, was sworn in here.

Libby Hill Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

6. Libby Hill Park

9.0
2801 E Franklin St., Richmond, VA
Park · Church Hill · 22 tips and reviews

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Great day date spot and one of the best views of the city!

Airstream AdventureAirstream Adventure: Find the statue, from there you get a great view of the james river.

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Best view of the city!

Huguenot Flatwater is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

7. Huguenot Flatwater

7.9
Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA
Park · Stratford Hills · 5 tips and reviews

Beth M.Beth Mcmahon: Peaceful. Great place to have a picnic or a nice date. Read a book. Take a walk. Beautiful.

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Great to hike

William L.William Lee: Love me some river. Spent many a day here growing up.

Libbie Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

8. Libbie Market

7.8
400 Libbie Ave (Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
Grocery Store · Three Chopt · 25 tips and reviews

Austin M.Austin Mill: The boars head made to order artisanal sandwiches are incredible. The perfect addition to any lunch picnic.

Craig T.Craig Titus: Great beer selection !!

Clay D.Clay Dellinger: Great Saturday morning breakfast & coffee

Forest Hill Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

9. Forest Hill Park

8.8
4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA
Park · Forest Hill Park · 20 tips and reviews

S R.S R: great trails and lake, and of course, SOTJ market on saturdays

Richard H.Richard Hayes: Former farm, turned trolley stop, turned amusement park, turned park. Check out the restored lake, numerous bike trails, the farmers' market and Music in the Park during the summer months.

Susan E.Susan Edland: It's all good here

Joseph Bryan Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

10. Joseph Bryan Park

7.6
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA
Park · 30 tips and reviews

Sierra P.Sierra Puffenbarger: Love this ace to play disc golf! Plus the playground is great for all ages!

RichieRVARichieRVA: So many creepers sitting in their cars.

Ashley R.Ashley Ray: Great Disc Golf Course! Love the trails and running paths. Go to place to walk the dog.

Pizza & Beer of Richmond is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

11. Pizza & Beer of Richmond

9.1
2553 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Restaurant · The Fan · No tips or reviews
The Diamond is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

12. The Diamond

7.8
3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Baseball Stadium · Carytown - Museum District · 65 tips and reviews

gungho guides g.gungho guides gunghoguides.com: Not a beer fan? Head to the Picnic Zone (3rd base line) for WINE! Or beer! Or both!

Teri C.Teri Carden: Wine in the picnic area! Only 6 bucks.

Virginia R.Virginia Reilly: On a hot day, get Rita's! Italian Ice to die for!!!

821 Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

13. 821 Cafe

8.2
825 W Cary St (at Cherry St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · VCU · 73 tips and reviews

Kiera R.Kiera Rooker: Picnic Basket. Every. Time.

Amit S.Amit Shah: Vegan selection is unexpectedly amazing!

cory b.cory bowles: The breakfast burrito is unbelievable.

Children's Museum of Richmond is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

14. Children's Museum of Richmond

8.7
2626 W Broad St (at Terminal Pl), Richmond, VA
Museum · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 31 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Edwards: Had a wonderful time! Great family fun! My three year old loved it!

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Experience one of the East Coast's most exciting, innovative children's museums. An award winning museum where you can touch everything!

Buddy L.Buddy Loughlin: It's way better when you have membership.

Jefferson Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Richmond.

15. Jefferson Park

7.5
Jefferson Ave. (E Marshall St.), Richmond, VA
Playground · 8 tips and reviews

David B.David Bigness: Superb view surrounded by classic architecture. Stop by Alamo for some bbq.

DanaDana: One of the best sunset views in the city.

Brittany D.Brittany D: Great place to go sledding but don't go too far or you will fly over the hill and into a wire fence or traffic...