Pony returns to Pony Pasture
We covered or at least repeated NBC12 coverage of this crime a little while ago. I’m happy to report that NBC12 has the follow up and successful return of the wayward pony.
Archive for “Pony Pasture”
Photos of this year’s Polar Bear Plunge
Photo by Phil Riggan of Richmond.com. More including some kayakers can be found here.
Polar Bear Plunge at Pony Pasture New Year’s Day
Be at Pony Pasture at 11 a.m. if you feel a great desire to jump into a cold Jame River with other fools adventurous souls. Video is from last years plunge.
Pony rustled from Pony Pasture
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Tales of Pony Pasture’s rowdy past and the mysterious 2nd floor
Phil Riggan of Richmond.com talks with Ralph White about when Pony Pasture was called “The Rocks” and it indeed did rock but not in a good way. The story also explains the mysterious 2nd floor above the restrooms at Pony Pasture. The 2nd floor served as a police annex for Chesterfield County police (the park [...]
Why is it called Pony Pasture?
That question has been asked to every parent by their child upon visiting Pony Pasture. My answer of, “There used to be ponies but they all died” while accurate was woefully incomplete. RVA should be thankful that there are actual journalists like Phil Riggan on the local internets that can provide the complete answer to [...]
New sign to be unveiled at Pony Pasture today
From the city blog; Volunteers from the Merchant’s Club of Virginia have donated their time and talent in designing a new entrance sign for Pony Pasture Rapids Park. The river stone sign will be unveiled by Mayor Dwight C. Jones and community partners to recognize this great gift to the city of Richmond and highlight [...]
Arrests made in 2011 murder near Pony Pasture on Riverside Drive
Continuing our “Up with People” theme this morning we get news that two sixteen year olds have been arrested in the murder of a eighteen year old. If you need me I’ll be in the closet rocking back and forth. After an in-depth investigation, Richmond Police investigators have arrested two people in connection with the [...]
Video of Pony Pasture Polar Plungers
JR “Polar Bear Plunge” from Brandon Montijo on Vimeo. Thanks to Brandon for sharing his footage of the plunge. Below is Richmond.com video
Rip Up Some Vines and Plant Some Bluebells
From the Friends of the James River ParksFacebook page; If you’re looking for something to do next weekend, stop by Pony Pasture Park on Saturday, Dec. 10, 9:30 to 1pm, to rip out some invasive vines and plant some native Virginia bluebells.
Homicide on Riverside Drive
From RPD; At approximately 5 a.m. Richmond Police were called to the 8200 block of Riverside Drive for the report of a person down. Upon arrival officers found a male in a wooded area suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. The Medical Examiner will determine cause of [...]
Should there be more River Enforcement?
Last night as my sun burned body settled into my chair I watched this video on NBC12 (embedded below) discussing the fact that anyone in the river yesterday should have been wearing a life jacket. They only found one person that was wearing a life jacket. Anytime the river is over 5 feet you are [...]
Parking Bossypants Needed
Spotted on the Friends of James River Parks Facebook page: JRPS Manager, Ralph White, could use some adult help wrangling cars at the Pony Pasture entrance on Riverside Drive this holiday weekend, Sat-Monday. If you can spare 2 hours 12-2 or 2-4, just give Ralph a call at 432-1832. Working in pairs is much more [...]
Hoping The Ponies Can Swim
Thanks to Jonathan Deutsch who posted this on YouTube.
Fridge at Pony Pasture
If you have a pickup truck and are looking for your good deed of the day, head to Pony Pasture and get this under the counter commercial fridge out of the river. The fridge is about 50 yards east past the takeout. Prepare to get muddy and I’m sure the fridge weighs a good bit [...]
Best River Spot in RVA
Richmond.com’s continuing series of Bests in Richmond heads to the river and as you would expect quite a few spots that I claim to be in the H&H area are on the list. Head over there to cast your vote and bring home the gold for the Southbank. Bits and pieces of their post are [...]
Hands On Helps the Bluebells at Pony Pasture
Yesterday Hands On Greater Richmond went to Pony Pasture to fight invasive species and establish habitat for native plants such as the Virginia Blue Bell. This was a rescheduled event as the original one was snowed out. Phil of James River News Hub was there with his camera and captured the photo above. He has a [...]
River Rises Will the Boat Hold Up?
The river crested at 11 feet yesterday and Phil Riggan of James River News Hub captured the image below of the driftwood ship we showed off earlier.
Driftwood Art at Pony Pasture
To learn more about this wonderful piece of art and more photos continue onward.
Friends of the James River Park Pony Pasture Cleanup
From Friends of James River Park; Sunday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. we’ll be gathering at the Pony Pasture parking lot to do a post-marathon clean-up of the Pony Pasture and Riverside Drive down to Huguenot Flatwater. Bring trashbags and wear gloves and shoes that like to get muddy. If we get a good crowd, [...]
Eagle Racing at Pony Pasture
Andy Thompson of the RTD uses a recent experience with a bald eagle at Pony Pasture to point out what a great habitat our city is for birds. Couple quick trivia facts gleaned from the article. Richmond is the only city besides Juneau, Alaska to have bald eagles nesting within the city limits and the [...]
Dog Found at Pony Pasture
Found white-tan lab mix. Male. Found this evening, Wednesday, October 20th, at Pony Pasture. People said they had seen him there all day and animal control was called. Did not want him to go to the pound. Call 310-5366 or email jackpack99@yahoo.com. Found on Craigslist.
RichmondOnTheJames & Pony Pasture
You will be hard pressed to find an individual that loves the James River and it’s chain of parks more than Phil Riggan. A post up today at RichmondOnTheJames takes a look at Pony Pasture and one man, working to make it better for all of us. John is volunteering his time and here is [...]
Richmond Past – Pony Pasture
RVAnews and the Valentine Richmond History Center post a picture every week and ask a question. If you get the answer right you have a chance of being picked and then you get an option to choose between an 8×10 print of the featured image or a two-pack of tickets to any 2010 walking tour [...]
Pony Pasture Cleanup Next Saturday
From All Things Richmond; FOJRP’s next clean-up of Riverside Drive will be Saturday, Feb. 6th 13th at 9 a.m. If you’d like to help, meet at Pony Pasture parking lot and wear shoes you don’t mind getting mucky, and bring gloves and trash bags. A winter clean-up gives us the chance to go after trash [...]