Richlands: Parks & Recreation
Richlands has 5 recreation areas on file.
- 9.7 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Virginia 5.5/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 9.7 per 10K residents.
Facilities (15)
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Recreation Areas (5)
Pat Jennings Visitor Center
BEARTREE
Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground
HURRICANE CAMPGROUND
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 48.0 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (3)
Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Museum Of The Middle Appalachians
Smyth County Museum
Attractions (6)
Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Museum Of The Middle Appalachians
Smyth County Museum
Fields Penn 1860 House Museum
Historical Society of Washington County
William King Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 54.40 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 46.00 |
| Climate · Station Name | RICHLANDS |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 0.8 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 2,079 |
| Elevation · Meters | 634 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (1)
Broadway Cinemas
Items (3)
Nearby Visitor Centers (2)
Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 74 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 1,263 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Black Wolf Links Golf Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 23.2 mi |
| Nearest Wildlife Refuge · Name | Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery |
| Nearest Wildlife Refuge · Distance | 92.3 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · FWS NWRS 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12