Rio Vista Recreation Center

I came here to shoot a wedding reception. The hall the family rented was vast and offered plenty of room for dining, dancing, and picture-taking. A kitchen adjacent to the hall allowed for easy food service. Several doors open onto a deck that overlooks the water and grassy recreational fields. I photographed the couple and other members of the wedding party on this deck at sunset and produced many vibrant, beautiful photos. (Alas, I do not have permission to share them.) There is plenty of parking close to the center. I would highly recommend it as a place to hold receptions and other events.

Looks like a great place, unfortunately we were not able to check it out. The climbing wall was advertised as open, but it was closed due to staffing. With three people seemingly idle at the walk in counter, wouldn’t it make sense to cross train staff to avoid this scenario, and people wasting their time?

The amenities are nice. The courts are well kept and the facilities are clean. Quiet, even with the 2nd floor full of people working out. Outdoors there are spaces with expansive open views.

Rio Vista is within walking distance of our home so we love to visit. Recently the playground was redesigned! Throughout the week, the fields are busy with school aged sports, including soccer, football and softball. There is a skate park that is almost always busy, and a new cafe which we haven’t had a chance to try yet. We used to be members of the rec center which has great racquetball courts and a nice gym. We love walking around the lake. Lots of ducks and geese and occasionally a crane. Overall this is a wonderful community park.

Very clean, family friendly, and tons of ducks to feed here. Little to no fishing here but the pond supports what it can do. Also there are tons of Pokemon here to catch, green grass and lots of trees. Best part is that the New River Trail runs directly next to the park, perfect for a mid-stop break.