# Kid-friendly places in Richmond

27 listed places in Richmond: 19 playgrounds and things to do, 4 restaurants, 3 hotels and 1 café. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-08, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/restaurants) (4)
- [Family-friendly hotels in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/hotels) (3)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/playgrounds) (19)
- [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/with-kids-menu) (4)
- [Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/wheelchair-accessible) (4)
- [Hotels with a pool in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/with-a-pool) (3)
- [Hotels with a separate bedroom in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/with-a-separate-bedroom) (3)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/with-restrooms) (7)
- [Splash pads and water play for kids in Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/richmond-virginia/with-water-play) (4)

## Places

1. [PARK365](https://ourplayday.com/places/park365-richmond) (playground, Richmond). Free inclusive playground with an accessible treehouse, a merry-go-round, supportive swings, sensory play and shaded seating.
2. [Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden](https://ourplayday.com/places/lewis-ginter-botanical-garden-richmond) (garden, Richmond). Big botanical garden with a children's garden, a ramp-accessible tree house, and a toddler streambed and water jets in summer.
3. [The Jefferson Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-jefferson-hotel-richmond) (hotel, Richmond). Historic hotel with an indoor pool where kids are welcome, connecting rooms and some suites with kitchens.
4. [Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-by-hilton-richmond-richmond) (hotel, Richmond). All-suite hotel with an indoor pool, a free made-to-order breakfast, and cribs on request.
5. [Omni Richmond Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/omni-richmond-hotel-richmond) (hotel, Richmond). Hotel with a heated indoor pool, and a Junior Chefs welcome tote with crayons and an activity book for young guests.
6. [Eastern Henrico Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/eastern-henrico-recreation-center-richmond) (attraction, Richmond). Outdoor play equipment, a picnic shelter and walking trails beside a county recreation center.
7. [Sticky Rice](https://ourplayday.com/places/sticky-rice-richmond) (restaurant, Richmond). Restaurant with a kids' menu of grilled cheese, corn dogs and noodles with tots, and kids under 12 eat free on Thursdays.
8. [Virginia Museum of Fine Arts](https://ourplayday.com/places/virginia-museum-of-fine-arts-richmond) (museum, Richmond). Free art museum with a hands-on Interactive Family Lounge and art classes for kids from infancy.
9. [Children's Museum of Richmond - Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/children-s-museum-of-richmond-downtown-richmond) (indoor play space, Richmond). Play exhibits for ages 0 to 8, with a pretend market, a canal boat and a separate area for babies and toddlers.
10. [Grayland Avenue Tot Lot](https://ourplayday.com/places/grayland-avenue-tot-lot-richmond) (playground, Richmond). Renovated playground with separate areas for babies, toddlers and older kids, plus a basketball court.
11. [Huguenot Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/huguenot-park-richmond) (park, Richmond). Inclusive playground renovated in 2025 with more accessible equipment and surfacing, plus picnic tables.
12. [The Robins Nature Center at Maymont](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-robins-nature-center-at-maymont-richmond) (attraction, Richmond). Nature center with river otters, fish aquariums, a beaver lodge to crawl into and a netted climbing sculpture.
13. [Virginia Museum of History & Culture](https://ourplayday.com/places/virginia-museum-of-history-culture-richmond) (museum, Richmond). History museum with Commonwealth Explorers, a play gallery with dress-up, a food truck and nature stations, and kids 5 and under get in free.
14. [Bottoms Up Pizza](https://ourplayday.com/places/bottoms-up-pizza-richmond) (pizzeria, Richmond). Pizza by the slice next to the elevated train tracks, with pizza, burgers and grilled cheese on the kids' menu.
15. [Eazzy Burger](https://ourplayday.com/places/eazzy-burger-richmond) (restaurant, Richmond). Burger spot with soft-serve ice cream and a kids' menu of mini cheeseburgers, hot dogs and grilled cheese.
16. [Glory Days Grill - Richmond Gleneagles](https://ourplayday.com/places/glory-days-grill-richmond-gleneagles-richmond) (restaurant, Richmond). Sports bar and grill with burgers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese and chicken tenders on the kids' menu.
17. [The Park RVA](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-park-rva-richmond) (park, Richmond). Indoor mini golf, duckpin bowling and arcade games.
18. [Abi's Books & Brews](https://ourplayday.com/places/abi-s-books-brews-richmond) (café, Richmond). Bookstore and coffee shop with a dedicated kids' area.
19. [Bethlehem Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bethlehem-park-richmond) (park, Richmond). County park with a playground.
20. [Hidden Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hidden-creek-park-richmond) (park, Richmond). County park with a playground.
21. [Highland Gardens Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/highland-gardens-park-richmond) (garden, Richmond). County park with a playground.
22. [Klehr Field](https://ourplayday.com/places/klehr-field-richmond) (attraction, Richmond). Park with two playgrounds.
23. [Lakeside Recreation Area](https://ourplayday.com/places/lakeside-recreation-area-richmond) (attraction, Richmond). Recreation area with a playground.
24. [Roslyn Hills Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/roslyn-hills-park-richmond) (park, Richmond). Neighborhood park with two playgrounds.
25. [Science Museum of Virginia](https://ourplayday.com/places/science-museum-of-virginia-richmond) (museum, Richmond). Science museum with LightPlace, a hands-on area for kids 5 and under with sensory and problem-solving activities.
26. [Sunshine Play Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunshine-play-cafe-richmond) (indoor play space, Richmond). Indoor play café for ages 0 to 5, kept small with a limit on how many kids are in each session.
27. [Westham Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/westham-park-richmond) (park, Richmond). Park with three playgrounds.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

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