Projects
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JROC works closely with the James River Park to accomplish a wide variety of projects. Map of Park with our projects! And we've been at it since 2000 (chart). | ![]() |
Contact Chris Hull for more information on projects (meeting place, time, etc.) |
| Trail Liaison |
If
you would like to contact the trail liaison in charge of the Buttermilk Trail
System with comments or questions, write to
morebuttermilk@yahoo.com. The
trail liaison works with the park for the building and maintenance of the
Buttermilk Trail System. This person is given the authority for these duties
through the James River Park System and Ralph White. This address is a direct
contact to the trail liaison only and in no way contacts the park or city.
Buttermilk Trail Liaison Nathan Burrell, |
| 2009 | - Pumphouse Ramp project |
| Spring 2008 |
- Built a dock at Pump
House - Built a privacy fence and recycling table at the Nature Center. - Graffiti cleanup in several areas - Various river cleanups - Cleaned up North Bank Trail near Hollywood cemetery in January. At least 3 dump truck loads. - Parade of Lights 12-13-08 |
| October 2007 | Pump house -Cutting brush around the building and the Washington Arch -Cutting out bushes trees etc in the pool behind the building -Building a handicapped access ramp for the lower floor -Painting the dance floor -Building a dock for the coming boat tours in the canal |
| June 2006 | Morom work project |
| December 13, 2005 | Maymont Fence Project - Pictures |
| March 6, 2004 | Sidewalk for handicapped access to Reedy Creek Nature Center- Pictures |
| December 2003 | Received notification of $34,000 fine levied against perpetrators who cut trees in the Park (re: March 03 action below). Assembled/delivered appreciation baskets to residents across from Reedy Creek. (Planned) Replaced missing bridge at Warner Rd. access to the Pony Pasture trails. |
| Nov - Dec 2003 | Constructed concrete sidewalk connecting parking lot to ramp at Reedy Creek Visitors Center. |
| November 2003 | Co-hosted IMBA trail building conference. |
| October 2003 | Install Fencing at Oregon Hill bridge Railroad Crossing to direct foot traffic to street level access to Brown and Belle Isle. |
| June 03 | Presented Mr. Peter Bruce, James River Parks Chief Maintenance staff, with a mountain bike to facilitate access on trails in the park. |
| June 1, 2003 | Power Plant Demolition on Brown's Island. Not a JROC project, but Mike McGuire has some cool pictures and video here. |
| April - June 2003 | Designed and built a pedestrian bridge across historic canal connecting Oregon Hill with Tredegar St. |
| April 1, 2003 | Manchester Climbing Wall maintenance project - Organized by Dan Caston pics |
| March 29, 2003 | 4th Annual Boating Swap Meet - Ivymont Square Shopping Center (Midlothian & Winterfield) more info |
| March 2003 | Built and installed changing room at Huguenot Woods. Annual Gear Swap Meet to raise money for JROC. Alerted authorities to illegal tree cutting in the James River Park (formal letter sent to the city requesting action). |
| February 2003 | Purchased and installed signs educating trail users about proper etiquette. |
| January 12, 2003 | Trail work on Buttermilk
Heights Trail.
pics Also, check out these cool aerial pictures of the whole Buttermilk Trail! |
| December 12, 2002 | Distribute Gift Baskets to our neighbors at Reedy Creek...and....come out and help give out hot cider, hot dogs and marshmallows at the Parade of Lights at Libby Park 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
| November 22, 2002 | Continued work on Pumphouse internal roof support |
| October 13, 2002 | Work project changed
to Sunday (13th), 9am. What: Trail building on new 42nd St. trail Meet: at 42nd St. parking lot Bring: Gloves and water Tools and direction(?) provided by Mnt. Bike Va. (Kevin Clark) Hope to see ya there. |
| June 8, 2002 | James River Cleanup |
| January 5, 2002 | North Shore Takeout
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| November 1, 2001 | Tredegar Takeout Project View Pictures |
| March 24, 2001 | Trimming trees & brush near Manchester Wall for clearer line of sight to new climbers parking area View Pictures |
| February 10, 2001 | Hanging 30 Bird Feeders
on Power Poles near the river
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| January 2001 | Cleanup of Canal Bed on
Belle Isle |
| June 10, 2000 | James River Clean Up Project
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| May 6, 2000 | Reedy Creek Changing Room
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| April 8, 2000 | Hydro Plant Wall Demolition
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| Other Projects | Constructed a fence around
Reedy Creek parking lot |
| Built a deck & lattice
enclosure for Porta-Johns on Belle Isle
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| Installed lexan protective windows on Pumphouse | |
| Floor repair and painting on Pumphouse | |
| Marked & began final construction of Missing Link Trail | |
| Graveled & opened view of parking lot at the Manchester Wall |
| The access area around the Pump House up by Maymont near the old canal lock has some old damaged concrete that either needs removal or repair. |
For more information contact Greg Velzy