This was our first visit to Texas Beach and the river was still up higher than normal. There was much beach to speak of. The trail was great and the artwork on the bridge was well done.

Delightful area on the river. Found a shady spot to set up for the day. The hike in is not for anyone with health issues. One series of steps with 4+ levels to get down path and of course it seemed like more to get up. The steps have murals painted in cooperation with VCU Art Dept. Another series of wooden steps to traverse. Again, I stress that this is not an easy hike for older or limited mobility people.Kids & grandkid loved playing in the water and climbing on the rocks. Watched ducks, geese, kayaks, and paddle boards go by.

Wild people there, crazy fun, good environment. 10/10 would recommend!

LOVE it here best spot to swim and relax and the mural on the stairs is my favorite

Great little trails to take your dog walking and to play in the river. There are trails close to the river and plenty of spots if you wanted to being floats/chairs to enjoy a day out on the river. There are signs that dogs need to stay on leashes, but we saw a few people who had their super well behaved dogs offleash. Everyone we passed was super friendly.

Was really skeptical that there would be an actual beach along the river but THERE IT WAS. Its actually got pretty decent sand and a lot of little coves and areas to sit and hang out with your people. The river and swimming areas around the rocks are also pretty awesome looking. Lots of people were swimming and playing with dogs and kids along the shore. Definitely coming back!

If you come to RVA youve gotta hit up Texas beach. Its an awesome spot. Park at the top of the trail and wear tennis shoes. Youve got a moderate hike ahead of you. Cross the covered bridge over the train tracks and head down the trail. Once youre there, pop a chair up and go for a swim in the river. Can get crowded but everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Great spot! Make sure you take any trash back out with you. Dont litter!

Texas Beach is one of the nicest areas of the James River front. Nice trail to get there with steps, bridges, various bike and people paths. Not too overly crowded and a great mix of families and young people.

There arent as many people that come go this part of the James river as they Bell Isle is much more well know. This makes for a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the water without the crowds. Definitely will be coming back

The place was beautiful! I ended up lost and took a while before finding my way back but Ill definitely go back next time I visit.

The water was really nice and there were lots of big rock near the shore you could sit on but be careful if you go out to the middle the rapid are a lot stronger than they look you can easily get washed away.

Ive been taking the family to Pony Pasture for the last few years and yesterday we ventured here. Texas Beach is much more kid friendly, although you may hike a little further from the parking lot. Theres many swimming locations along the trail and the rocks are enough to keep kids busy without being very dangerous. Theres a porto potty and dumpsters located at the parking lot.

Nice, scenic walk along the James thats dog friendly. (can be muddy)

Not bad at all! It is a hike like most reviews stated. Once you find the area where you want to chill, its pretty cool

Such a cool place to adventure through, weather you want to hike or lay on a beach this is the place to go

Amazing place to go. May want to be 420 friendly if you are heading here also okay with drinking. It seems to be the place young people go to swim the river and tube. But i would strongly suggest to check it out a great hidden spot in Richmond.

Lost of open space. Private if u need to, wayer clear. Animals fish, SNAKES, LOOK OUT FOR SNAKES other than them its amazing

Such a beautiful hidden treasure in the city. A country type relaxed feel so close to home

There isnt a bad place along the James River parkway!!!

Great spot to get together with friends and also a great area for hiking or biking along the trail

Im always surprised that there arent more people here.honestly Im tempted to give it a low rating so that it stays a Richmond secret! But its a great place to have a home and a quiet spot by some calm water.

We got lucky and had dog friendly people at our location. That made it awesome for our dog. The hike there was nothing short of an Amazon jungle! Bring bug spray galore,!!

Four stars but be prepared for the hike to the water wear the right shoes lots of stairs, 1/4 mile walk down a trail

They very professionally in get there passenger out safely

A great place for a hike any time of year.

Popular access to the James.Arrive early to get your choice spot.Water is tepid, soaking is relaxing.Wonderful!

Gorgeous park with great swimming locations. Just make sure you get there early; there are limited parking spaces as well as swimming spots.

Lots of friendly people who are just looking to have some fun on the James. Swimming (ok, drifting) down the rapids is fun, though be careful of the underwater rocks, which can be sharp! Taking dogs that need to be leashed isnt safe, because you need to jump long distances over water, and some dogs cant handle that.

Great spot if you dont mind the hike

Nice place to hang out with family at the beach on the river

Quiet lovely accessible spot

Cool place, has small beach areas and rocks to lay out on. Current is swift in areas but there are some shallow sandy spots with low current for smaller kids.

Many experiences with great friends I will remember for a long time.

Calm & peaceful; nice place to get away from everything.

I love my River City.

Water looks like stew sometimes but sometimes it doesnt amirite

Great family hike! Dont stop when you get to the river. Keep heading down the trail and youll discover some great things!

Always a great hike, filled with beauty.

Well-maintained riverside trails and a great access point to the North bank of the James. One of the easiest places to quickly park and access the James River trail system. Enjoy a hike, a swim, or relax along the river!

Good times, just plain old good times.

Nice spot water has been a bit high lately so watch your step. Once you go down the stairs most people go to the right. Solid choice. Hippie beach is awesome if you can get there. Its an island maybe a mile to the right. If you go the left definitely as the summer progresses a much rougher path. Lots of greenery but very beautiful and if you are daring some nice people built steps in to the trees so you can climb out up over the water. There used to be a hut over this way but has since been destroyed unfortunately. Lots of nice people normally. lots of fun to be had. Good trails. Beautiful murals have been added as well on the steps. Lots of fires into the evening as summer gets going.

Its a bit sketch so dont go at dark but during the day is great! There are artists painting murals on the stairs to the beach which are lovely, the barn owl one is best. But the beach itself is pretty and good for exploring! Turtles, a great blue heron, frogs, lots of other wildlife Im sure. Take the stairs to get to the beach, go right to go on the hiking trail

Always a great place to enjoy peace and nature

Very beautiful, peaceful and calm

Pieceful not over crowded

Never a bad day at Texas Beach

Kind of misleading, nowhere near Houston

Beautiful views of the James River, but there are just too many people here on the weekends for it to be worthwhile. The walk to the beach is long and fairly strenuous, not for the very old, the very young, or anyone who is out of shape. It is gorgeous place to hike and would be a great escape from the city if it was less of a circus.

Nice trail beautiful beach

Lovely place to hang out though it can get a little busy on nice days. Some good tree locations for hammocking too.

Nice quiet place

Great place to sit and dip your feet in the James. Walk around the little island but dont dot dot dot (for all you Mama Mia fans )...Wander back and forth across the bridges and go see the the amazing canal system designed by George Washington. Then you too can scratch your head and wonder how he used every single minute of his life to make ours amazing. Sometimes Im just happy if I get the dishes done, George!

Great place to take dogs!

This is a really cool spot but be prepared to take a little hike to get to it. Well worth it in the end especially if you love the river!!

Not a great place to take a family. Maybe it was an off day but it was about 12 pm and once we got to the beach there were groups drinking and being Ver loud and obnoxious. When we decided to leave there was a man throwing up by the fountain. It was only 1pm yikes we headed to belle isle where we had a great time.

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

A dependable location to find free stuff left by privileged youth

Very nice make sure to be there early during the summer to find a good spot

Very beautiful!

Wide, well-defined trails, plenty to see and enjoy. A bit hard to cross the river when the water levels are higher, but with low levels its definitely something fun for all ages!

Nice dog friendly trails along the James

Water has been a bit high lately, excellent place to bring some friends and hang out on a nice day. Trail is a little long, about 20 minutes down the main trail will get you to the good spots. Overall excellent, clean location.

Usually not too busy. Great swimming and wading spots. Short Fun hike to it

Nice place

Beautiful James River access

Wild space in the middle of the city! Definitely plenty of folks out here expanding their minds, not where Id take kids or grandparents.

A very attractive place to go with your friends, family, gf, or a stranger you meet on the side of the street. Very beachy feel without having to drive the 2 hours. Great bike and hiking trails. Ive been there several times and I always discover new spots to hang a hammock, lay the beach towel, or take a swim. I would highly recommend this place to anyone thats an outdoors person and even to those that arent, you might find something new you like!

Dogs are off leash, and its a long walk from the parking lot with stairs...but once you get to the river, its awesome!

This is the spot! Never crowded and when it does happen it is filled with great people.

Lovely gem, find your own piece of paradise along the James river, serene, private and super chill! Itll take you a bit crossing over the railway bridge, just keep following the path.

One of the best places for a hike or a relaxing river beach day in Richmond. It can get a little crowded so if you are looking for a quiet time you should try to go on a weekday or earlier in the day

Great place to walk/hike. Giant boulders are cool to walk on.

RELAX!!! LIVE IT AND LOVE IT!! GO HIKE AND HAVE A BREATHE OF FRESH AIR!!

So peaceful and serene!

Great place for a swim on the river. Kid friendly, but not handicap accessible. There is easy access from the parking area up the hill, but space is limited, so arrive early for a parking spot. The trail includes a pedestrian bridge over the train tracks that run along the river and then stairs down to river level. The water runs more slowly than across the river at Belle Isle and remains shallow for most of the beach. Had a great time there!

Have a great time every time I go. Always talk with interesting people.

Fun river area to hang out at.

Nice quiet place. Of course you will run into that one a hole. But just keep walking

Always great to spend time on the James River in this spot

Always great! Plenty of nice sand beaches.

Great hiking adventure for the day!

Awesome time get there early to find a good place at the beginning its a little easier for the family and kids but further done will be more private

Its a hike, its a river, its somewhat a beach (depending on where you choose to sit), its a historic landmark all in one. When the tide is low you can claim a rock and perch yourself on that rock and enjoy the river. There are trails you can go on. The murals on the trail to Texas Beach are all very amazing. The most important thing to watch is how high/deep the underlying current is. If it posted that it is above 5ft...do not try and swim unless you have a life vest. The underlying current in the James is no joke. All in all, its a beautiful place.

You can stay in woods, or go to sand beach on the river. Be around people or walk trails mostly on your own. In winter you have a lot of vision thru the bare trees, in summer lots of green shade. Donated to JR Parks.

A great hidden gem in the Richmond area for nature lovers. Be prepared to walk to what feels like a mile to the waterfront. Bring water, a hammock, chairs, or a beach towel as this is not a domesticated beach. I went on a great day and met some nice people in attendance. Will go back...

Great place to cool off on a humid day. Lots of history surrounds the area

Good place

Fun times...fun...times

For a relaxing day down by the river, Texas Beach is a great place to go. There are no facilities so bear that in mind before venturing down to the river.

Fun place to walk and explore the James River in Richmond. There is cool art too!

Nice place

Heard good things about this beach.

Beautiful spot, lots of flat rocks to lay on, rock slides and small pools to swim in.

Fantastic place to relax and go for long walks around what is theoretically a beach!

Great place to relax! I love going to the river. If you like the river You will enjoy this place

Nice place for enjoy with Friends and family.safe and nice

Oh my holy lord! I love/d it!

Great place to go for a stroll an get away from the city for a while, also family friendly.

Always a plus if you know the secrets. Either way great time to be there before it gets too humid.

Good, if you can find a spot