The Sherwood Park Civic Association has spent more than a year rallying their neighbors to make improvements to Little John Park, including conducting neighborhood-wide survey, and engaging neighbors with technical expertise to turn those survey results into visuals and plans.

Mayo Island is transforming into a Natural Area Park that will reconnect residents and visitors with the James River while preserving the island’s natural environment and historic character. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, in partnership with the Department of Public Utilities, is leading the restoration effort.