Westover offers an easygoing, river-oriented lifestyle with quick access to the best of Richmond. On the Southside, just uphill from the James, it sits near Westover Hills and Forest Hill, with tree-shaded streets, front porches, and a steady rhythm of neighbors out walking dogs or biking to the water. Weekends often start at the South of the James Farmers Market, steps from the lake at Forest Hill Park, where trails lead to the wider James River Park System. When you’re craving a wider green escape or a picnic with peacocks, Maymont is just across the river.
Families appreciate strong public options. Westover Hills Elementary anchors early learning with arts-forward community events, while the city’s first charter, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, adds a project-based alternative amid the old-growth trees of Forest Hill Park. Older students are served by Huguenot High School. Commuters value the frequent GRTC service and straightforward connections to downtown and nearby neighborhoods like Woodland Heights. Everyday conveniences cluster along Forest Hill Avenue, and the park’s lake loop, farmer’s market buzz, and shaded playgrounds at Forest Hill Park make it easy to stay active without leaving the neighborhood.
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