Use Woodland Heights’ civic resources alongside Richmond school, property, recreation and city-service tools to research the neighborhood.
Use the Richmond neighborhood’s own resources
The Woodland Heights Civic Association maintains neighborhood notices, community resources, meeting announcements and updates about Richmond planning issues. Use the Richmond, Virginia association linked here: similarly named neighborhoods elsewhere have different governments, schools and services.
Find current meetings and community activities
The association’s event pages and email updates are practical starting points for getting involved. Open the individual announcement to confirm the calendar date, start time and venue. Do not rely on an Upcoming heading alone; older entries may remain visible. Membership and event participation details should be checked directly with the association.
Keep nearby places distinct
Woodland Heights, Forest Hill and Manchester are separate starting points for exploring this part of Richmond. Use the linked guides for context, then check your actual destination and route. For a home, verify the parcel and current school assignment through the City and school division rather than assuming that a nearby facility serves every address in the neighborhood.
Places to know in and around Woodland Heights
Woodland Heights is best understood through its residential streets and connections to south Richmond parks. Canoe Run, Fonticello and Forest Hill offer different outdoor plans; they are not a single park complex.
Canoe Run Park
600 West 22nd Street
A south-bank outdoor stop to consider alongside Manchester or Woodland Heights. Use the named park entrance when arranging a meeting and distinguish a park visit from a river launch or a reserved sports activity.
Fonticello Park
2813 Bainbridge Street
An additional south Richmond park option for a neighborhood outing. Choose this as its own destination and consult City recreation information for facilities and programs rather than assuming every activity is available at every park.
Forest Hill Park
4021 Forest Hill Avenue
A useful outdoor anchor for this side of the river. Plan your walk from an actual entrance and choose the route for your group; a map outline does not tell you whether a particular path is level or suitable for a stroller.
Choose a route suited to the people joining you, with an actual return point and enough daylight. A map can show the relationship between parks without promising a continuous accessible path.
Schools and enrollment
Public school division: Richmond Public Schools. Use the full residential address and the relevant school year to check elementary, middle and high school assignments. A nearby school, postal city or neighborhood name does not establish eligibility.
RPS enrollment and school locator · Regional enrollment guide
For enrollment help, contact enrollrps@rvaschools.net. The RPS enrollment page includes the school directory; check the school’s own contact page after confirming the address assignment.
School contacts to start your research
These are nearby or area-relevant public school contacts, not a list of schools assigned to every home here and not a guaranteed feeder pattern. Confirm the exact address with the division before relying on a school name.
Check the current school-year boundary, transportation and enrollment requirements with the division. A nearby school is a research contact, not an assurance of admission for a particular address.
Civic information and local services
Local government: City of Richmond. Start with the exact address to find the responsible council or supervisor district and its current contact information. Civic districts and school attendance boundaries answer different questions. Use the locality’s own meeting, planning and service pages for current decisions.
Find your Richmond City Council district · Utilities, trash and service contacts
Council meetings, agendas and minutes. Read the agenda for the specific meeting and check the public-comment instructions before attending. Neighborhood associations and HOAs are separate from the local government; verify membership boundaries and contacts with the organization.
Before choosing an address
- Confirm the parcel’s locality, service providers and applicable neighborhood or HOA rules.
- Check the actual route to school, work, parks and everyday errands at the times you would travel.
- Use the property records linked below for assessment and zoning research; keep those figures separate from the dated market-value estimate.
Local contacts and practical decisions
The Woodland Heights Civic Association is the local contact for neighborhood participation and meeting notices. Check the current announcement, then use City tools independently for service requests, historic review and school assignment at an exact address.
Home values and property research
Broader-area housing context: $365,737 — Zillow’s typical home-value index for Richmond City, September 2026. View the source and its geography.
ZHVI estimates typical home value; it is not the average asking price, median closed-sale price or a tax assessment. The publisher’s geography may differ from the area covered by this guide. This figure is broader context, not a measured average for this district or corridor. No verified average for this guide’s exact boundary is claimed.
Check official property and assessment records · How to research a property
Parks, sports and activities
Use City of Richmond recreation resources to compare programs and facilities, then confirm the venue, registration, age range and current availability with the organizer. A nearby facility is not a guarantee of public access or a place on a team.
Official parks and recreation resources · Sports, camps and lessons · Compare private sports lessons
Richmond library branches and hours. Use the branch’s current listing for hours, closure notices, room availability and program registration.
Food, music and an evening out
Combine a park visit with a meal on your return route toward Forest Hill Avenue or Manchester. Check the restaurant and any performance listing directly; a civic meeting or park gathering is not a recurring public entertainment event.
Dining by neighborhood · Live music and DJ planning guide · Dated events and outings
Libraries and community programs
Library options to include in your local routine:
- Westover Hills Library — 1408 Westover Hills Boulevard
Richmond library branches and current hours · Branch calendars and programs. Check the branch, age group, registration requirements and current opening notices before making plans. These are suggested branches, not a claim about the nearest library to every address.
Sources & useful links
Events and outings
Upcoming options in Richmond. Venue addresses are listed below; city and county listings may require a trip beyond this neighborhood. Check the organizer’s page for changes before leaving.
Elsewhere in Richmond
VCU men vs. NJIT
Wed, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 pm start Eastern
Siegel Center, Richmond, Virginia
VCU hosts NJIT in a men’s basketball home game. Use the official team schedule and ticket office to confirm access before making plans.
Official VCU ticket office provides public ticket access; current seat availability and prices are not quoted.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
VCU women vs. Virginia Tech
Thu, November 12, 2026 · 6:00 pm start Eastern
Siegel Center, Richmond, Virginia
VCU hosts Virginia Tech in a women’s basketball home game. Use the official team schedule and ticket office to confirm access before making plans.
Official VCU ticket office provides public ticket access; current seat availability and prices are not quoted.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Come Sail Away yacht-rock party with DJ Captain Max Power
Fri, November 13, 2026 · 8:00 pm start Eastern
The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
An adults-only DJ night at The Broadberry. The linked official ticket page gives the event and doors time as 8 p.m.; no finish time is supplied.
Ages 18+; ticket required. Official seller displayed $23.14 advance including fees/tax on November 9; price and availability can change. Doors: 20:00 Eastern.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Richmond Marathon race morning
Sat, November 14, 2026 · 7:00 am start Eastern
Marathon start: 4th and Broad Streets, Richmond, Virginia
Plan a spectator morning downtown: the marathon starts at 7 a.m. at Fourth and Broad, the half marathon at 7:15 at Eighth and Broad, and the 8K at 7:30 between Sixth and Seventh on Broad. All three races are sold out; use the organizer’s current course and access information before setting out.
Marathon, half marathon and 8K registration are sold out as checked November 9. This is a spectator-planning listing, not an offer of race entry.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Eddie 9V with Leroy From The North
Sat, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 pm start Eastern
The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Make an evening of this Broadberry bill: doors open at 7 p.m. and the listed performance starts at 8 p.m. Most admission is standing-room general admission; seating is not guaranteed.
All ages under the venue’s stated policy. Ticket required; advance total $33.69 including fees/tax displayed November 9. Price and availability can change. Doors: 19:00 Eastern.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
VCU women vs. North Carolina Central
Mon, November 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm start Eastern
Siegel Center, Richmond, Virginia
VCU hosts North Carolina Central at the Siegel Center. Confirm tickets and arena entry information before heading to campus; the team schedule gives a 6 p.m. tipoff.
Official VCU ticket office provides public ticket access; current seat availability and prices are not quoted.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union women vs. Shepherd
Tue, November 17, 2026 · 5:30 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Shepherd in women’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union women vs. Bluefield State
Thu, November 19, 2026 · 5:30 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Bluefield State in women’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union men vs. Bluefield State
Thu, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Bluefield State in men’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Kendall Street Company: Turkey Jam with Big Fancy
Fri, November 20, 2026 · 8:00 pm start Eastern
The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Make an evening of this Broadberry bill: doors open at 7 p.m. and the listed performance starts at 8 p.m. Most admission is standing-room general admission; seating is not guaranteed.
All ages under the venue’s stated policy. Ticket required; advance total $31.26 including fees/tax displayed November 9. Price and availability can change. Doors: 19:00 Eastern.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Richmond LGBTQ Chamber Friendsgiving potluck
Sat, November 21, 2026 · 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Eastern
Nest Realty, 221 S Robinson Street, Richmond, VA 23220
A casual community lunch offers a less formal way to meet other Richmond professionals and neighbors. Bring a dish to share; the Chamber provides an entrée and tableware.
Free and open to everyone; organizer registration available.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union women vs. Winston-Salem State
Sat, November 21, 2026 · 2:00 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Winston-Salem State in women’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Virginia Union men vs. Winston-Salem State
Sat, November 21, 2026 · 4:00 pm start Eastern
Barco-Stevens Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
Virginia Union hosts Winston-Salem State in men’s basketball at Barco-Stevens Hall. This is a Richmond home game; check the school schedule and ticket policy for any game-day changes.
Official ticket page lists basketball general admission at $20; VUU students with school ID admitted free. Verify current availability and any game-specific terms.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
Looking further ahead in Richmond
Coffee & Community at Gold Lion
Fri, December 4, 2026 · 8:00 am–9:00 am Eastern
Gold Lion Community Cafe, 1012 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224
A separately dated December session of the Chamber’s morning meetup. Members and guests can connect over complimentary drip coffee; food is sold separately.
Free to members and nonmembers; registration link on the organizer page.
Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →
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