In partnership with the City of Petersburg, the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River is proud to announce trail improvements and a NEW river overlook along the Appomattox River on the west side of University Boulevard, just south of Campbell’s Bridge in Petersburg.

A SECTION OF THE #APPOMATTOXRIVERTRAIL – FROM UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD TO THE BATTERSEA BRIDGES – WILL BE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS, approximately 90 days, through to early September 2021. The project will preserve a section of historic stone abutment near the bridge and is designed to upgrade the current trail surface for accessibility and maintenance, increase the comfort and visibility of the trailhead, and help protect the Appomattox River’s water quality and natural habitats by maintaining the natural buffers along the shoreline.

The improvements are being funded by FOLAR through the generous support of The Mary Morton Parson Foundation, The Cameron Foundation, Virginia American Water, Vulcan Materials, and many contributors throughout the community. We are thankful for our community partners, donors, and members who support the work of FOLAR to complete the 25-mile long bicycle-pedestrian Appomattox River Trail for our communities!

For more information about this project, please contact Heather Barrar, FOLAR Regional Trails Program Director at hbarrar@folar-va.org or at (804) 512-4486.

The National Recreation and Parks Association provides guidelines for safe distancing when in parks or on trails.

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Restrictions and guidelines are different in various regions around the country, depending on how severe the coronavirus COVID-12 outbreak is – for now, in our region, WE CAN GO OUTDOORS for a walk, run, or bike-ride. Be sure to practice “physical distancing” and self-responsibility. Check local government websites for closings and/or restrictions at each site. 

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The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is a changing situation. For the most up-to-date information, check resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regularly.

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LEAVE NO TRASH. When you go, bring a suitable trash bag to take everything out. This protects park workers and helps keep our parks, trails, and river clean, green, and pristine.

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We are very fortunate that the Appomattox River Trail provides nearby, beautiful, accessible locations – CLICK HERE to see where they are.