Richmond

Davee Gardens, Richmond Neighborhood

Davee Gardens offers a peaceful environment with quiet streets and a slower-paced atmosphere. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes, many built before the 1960s, providing a unique charm and character to the area. There is a diverse range of housing sizes, including a good selection of three-bedroom options. Convenience by car is a strong point, with easy parking and close access to highways. Several parks located nearby offer green spaces for relaxation and recreation. Public transit includes multiple bus lines with stops near most homes, contributing to connectivity despite limited service. Davee Gardens provides a tranquil setting with appealing housing variety.

Davee Gardens offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Richmond is very good for those who like quiet areas, as the streets are very calm. Finally, it is easy to get to public green spaces from numerous locations within the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to visit.

Highlights of Davee Gardens

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Davee Gardens Park

A small, well-maintained neighborhood park in Davee Gardens featuring walking trails, playground equipment, and picnic spaces offering a peaceful retreat and communal gathering spot for residents.

🏢 T.B. Smith Community Center

A newly opened $20 million, 30,000‑square‑foot community center in Davee Gardens offering a computer lab, kitchen, playground, basketball courts, and fields for softball and football—serving as both recreational hub and emergency facility.

🚶 Davee Garden Fitness & Walking Trail

A scenic fitness and walking trail along Ryburn Road winding through landscaped gardens—this peaceful path is perfect for jogging, walking, or connecting with nature just steps from neighborhood homes.

🌱 Southside ReLeaf Tree Plantings

A neighborhood greening project where community partners planted and maintain dozens of native street trees in Davee Gardens to reduce flooding, improve stormwater management, and enhance environmental health and neighborhood resilience.

🏘 Davee Gardens Historic District Recognition

The designation of Davee Gardens as an eligible Historic District underscores its distinctive mid‑20th‑century residential character, highlighting its collection of well‑established single‑family homes and community heritage.

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This May in Davee Gardens

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

May 2–3, 2026

Arts in the Park

Carillon in Byrd Park, Richmond • 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (Sat), 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (Sun)

This long-running juried art show at Byrd Park features hundreds of artists and is a great outing for hands‑on creativity or Mother’s Day shopping, just a short drive from Davee Gardens.

May 15–17, 2026

Dominion Energy Riverrock

Downtown Richmond riverfront (James River, Tredegar Green, Tredegar Street)

A dynamic outdoor sports and music festival with activities like kayaking, trail running, live music and Adventure Zones for all ages—perfect for active residents looking to explore Richmond’s waterfront just minutes away.

May 3–October 25, 2026 (Sundays during season)

Carytown Farmers Market

City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond • 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Weekly farmers market in Carytown offering local produce and crafts—a convenient Sunday morning stop for fresh goods and community connection near Davee Gardens.

May 16, 2026

Richmond Moon Market – May Faire

Stone Brewing Company, 4300 Williamsburg Avenue, Richmond • 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

A craft and wellness market celebrating mushrooms with live music, food trucks, workshops and costume contests—an offbeat, engaging local event appealing to creative families and wellness‑minded residents.

May 20, 2026

Oteil Burbridge and Toy Factory Project Concert

Maymont Park, Richmond • 7:00 PM

An evening concert in the beautiful setting of Maymont Park featuring acclaimed musicians, ideal for a relaxing night out not far from Davee Gardens.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Davee Gardens

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Local characteristics and demographics for Davee Gardens

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