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Dogwood Dell

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Richmond, VADogwood Dell is a 2,400 seat amphitheatre owned and operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities and located in Byrd Park. Since 1956, it has been home to the Festival of Arts; a summer long celebration of the arts featuring art exhibits, concerts, dance and theatre. In addition to these events, the Festival of Arts also incorporates a children's series with performances at our Ha' Penny stage; and showcases the talents of area youth in the visual arts with displays in the Teen Art Show. In addition to featuring youth talent in the Teen Art Show, we also feature amateur artists in the Emerging Talent show in July and professional artists in the Park Reflections show in August. The Festival of Arts offers approximately fifty or more shows which were attended by over 149,000 people last year. For more information, call 804-646-1437 or call the Dell hotline at 804-646-DELL.

Directions

North of the James
Take State Route 161 South (the Boulevard) until it changes to Blanton Avenue. At the intersection of Blanton Avenue and Pump House Drive (immediately in front of the mall leading to the Carillon Tower), make a left turn then an immediate right turn into the entrance drive. Cobblestone driveway leads to the parking lots (on the right) adjacent to Dogwood Dell.

South of the James
Take State Route 161 North (Belt Boulevard/Westover Hills Boulevard) to the bridge (25 cent toll). Cross the Bridge. After passing the Toll Booths, take the second left onto the entrance drive (The parking lots are on the left adjacent to Dogwood Dell).

From North and West of Richmond/I-95 South & I-64 East
Follow signs for I-95 North to Washington and Interstate 64 and Interstate 95 will join; take Boulevard exit. Turn left (Hermitage) under overpass and go to the first stoplight. Turn right (Robin Hood) and go two blocks to stoplight. Turn left onto Boulevard. Proceed along Boulevard approximately 2 miles. You will cross over the downtown expressway (still on Boulevard). Shortly after crossing over the Expressway you will see tennis courts to your right and a fountain lake with paddleboats to your left. The road will bend to your right at a statue of Christopher Columbus. Follow road to the right (name changes to Blanton Avenue at this point). Proceed on Blanton for 6 blocks to a T intersection and turn left. Then make an immediate right into the park.

From West and East of Richmond
Taking Route 360 and Route 60. Go East to Belt Blvd., turn left and follow Belt Blvd. & Westover Hills Blvd. (name changes) to Boulevard Bridge and cross the river. Take the second left after the toll booth into the park. Turn left on the first paved road (on the left) to circle above amphitheater.

From South of Richmond
Follow Powhite Parkway North. Take left fork and first exit after fork (Douglasdale/McCloy) to stop light. Take a left at the light onto Boulevard. You will cross over the downtown expressway (still on the Boulevard). Shortly after crossing over the Expressway you will see tennis courts to your right and a fountain lake with paddleboats to your left. The road will bend to your right at a statue of Christopher Columbus. Follow road to the right (name changes to Blanton Avenue at this point). Proceed on Blanton for 6 blocks to a T intersection & turn left. Then make an immediate right into the park.

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