The upper section of Richmond’s Larus Park is a great reminder that above the fall line of the James, Richmond is still, geologically, at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chestnut Oaks don’t tend to live long — not by oak standards, anyway — but while they are living they produce the biggest acorns you will find.
To find this remarkable stand of chestnut oaks, park at the Larus entrance on Huguenot Road, next to the fire station and convenience store/gas station. Walk about 100 yards through some young pines, and you’ll be standing among the oaks.
From "Urban Forest Dweller", August 2020
📢 Heads up #RVA! 📢
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The main entrance for Larus Park, located off Huguenot Road at Hayden HIll Road, will be affected by two City of Richmond construction projects over the next 18 months. While access into the park via a temporary trail will remain available at this location, parking will not be. The City is requesting that park visitors DO NOT park along either side of Hayden Hill Road to access the Park.
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There are several other access points for the Park that visitors should plan on using. The closest is along the 3400 block of Stony Point Road. Signs have been placed guiding visitors to the parking. Another is at 3900 Beechmont Road.
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Thank you for your patience while the City works to upgrade its infrastructure.