- From North of the James
- From South of the James
- From South of Richmond:
Taking the Powhite Pkwy - From N & W of Richmond:
Taking I-95 South and I-64 East - From W & E of Richmond:
Taking Route 360 and Route 60
North of the James
- Take State Route 161 South (the Boulevard) until it changes to Blanton Avenue.
- At the intersectionof Blanton Avenue and Pump House Drive (immediately in front of the mail leading to the Carillon Tower)
- Make a left turn
- Then an immediate right turn onto 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 left adjacent to Dogwood Dell.
From North and West of Richmond
Taking I-95 South and I-64 East:
- Follow signs for Interstate 95 North Washington and Interstate 64 and Interstate 95 will cojoin; 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
- Turn left
- Then an immediate right into the park
From West and East of Richmond
Taking Route 360 and Route 60:
- Go East to Belt Boulevard, turn left and follow Belt Boulevard and Westover Hills Boulevard (changes names) to Boulevard bridge and cross 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 amphitheatre.
From South of Richmond
Taking Powhite Parkway:
- Follow Powhite North
- Take left fork and first exit after fork (Douglasdale/McCrae) to stop light
- Take a left at the light onto Boulevard
- 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
- Turn left
- Then an immediate right into the park