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- This pedestrian and bicycle bridge and the adjoining trail connect three riverfront parks in Historic Downtown Salem : Minto-Brown Island Park (1200 acres) Riverfront Park (23 acres) Wallace Marine Park (114 acres) More than 20 miles of trails for walking, running and biking allow residents and tourists to explore Salem’s riverfront and downtown.
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A vehicular bridge on the western end of the island nearest historic Tredegar is primarily used for event purposes (not accessible for public vehicles); however, pedestrians and cyclists can use this access point too. The Halsey Bridge at 5th Street and the easternmost entrance under the Manchester Bridge are both pedestrian and bike friendly.
Brown’s Island is an amazing, six-acre riverfront park. Brown’s Island is located south of Tredegar Street between 5th Street and 12th Street on the James River. It was formed by the Haxell Canal and is part of the 1.25-mile Riverfront Canal Walk.
- Tredegar St. between 5th and 12th streets, Richmond, 23219, VA
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Visible from the island is the Belle Isle, the Manchester Bridge, and the ruins of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge. The Rivanna Subdivision Trestle crosses the island, making it a popular destination for railfans, too.
The “T. Pott Bridge” sits atop the remnants of a former hydroelectric dam. This wheelchair, pedestrian and bike-friendly span links Brown’s Island to the north and Manchester to the south, and offers spectacular views of the power of the James River.
A riverfront focal point is Brown’s Island, a public park with venues for recreational and cultural activities as well as passive open green spaces. The island also provides pedestrian and bicycle access to Manchester via the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge, named for a former senior architectural planner for the City of Richmond (who ...
Plan your visit to Brown's Island here. Manchester and Free Bridges. For years, the only river crossing for vehicles and pedestrians was Mayo's toll bridge, at 14th Street. Complaints about the tolls eventually led to the opening of Richmond's first “free” bridge in 1873.
Visible from the island are the Belle Isle, the Manchester Bridge, and the ruins of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge. The Rivanna Subdivision Trestle crosses the island, making it a popular destination for railfans , too.
